Multimedia Product Review

Sometimes one monitor just cannot display the amount of information we need to see at any given point in time, hence the need for multi-monitor set ups such as the truly awe-inspiring CineMassive MasterPlex 30D.

Featuring a total of six LCD monitors comprising of a central 2560×1600 resolution LCD screen and five 20.1” perimeter LCD screens with resolutions of 1600×1200 the CineMassive MasterPlex 30D boasts an a total active pixel count of a staggering 7,942,000 pixels. And, in light of the sheer number of pixels that make up this truly massive display the fact that the product’s warranty includes a zero dead pixel guarantee is certainly highly commendable.

Not only that, but a quick glance at the product’s extensive specifications leaves you in no doubt as to the quality of the unit.

The full specifications are as follows:

Central 30″ panel specifications (central LCD)

* Input: Dual-link DVI-D (digital)
* Resolution: 2560×1600 pixels (QXGA+)
* Viewing angle: 178º horizontal / 178º vertical
* Brightness: 400 cd/m²
* Contrast ratio: 1000:1
* Response: 6ms (gray to gray)
* Pixel pitch: 0.250mm
* Aspect ratio: 16:10
* Maximum colors: 16.7 million
* Power consumption: 130W max
* Certification standards: TCO ‘99 / TCO ‘03
* International integrated power supply:
* 90-264 VAC; 50-60 Hz

Secondary (portrait mode) LCD specifications

* Viewable image: 20.1″ diagonal
* Resolution: 1600×1200 pixels (UXGA)
* Viewing angle: 178º horizontal / 178º vertical
* Brightness: 300 cd/m²
* Contrast ratio: 800:1
* Response: 8ms (gray to gray)
* Pixel pitch: 0.255mm
* Maximum colors: 16.7 million
* Mount: VESA 100mm
* International integrated power supply:
* 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz
* Energy: EPA ENERGY STAR compliant
* Certification standards: TCO ‘99 / TCO ‘03

Tertiary (top row) LCD specifications

* Viewable image: 20.1″ diagonal
* Resolution: 1600×1200 pixels (UXGA)
* Viewing angle: 178º horizontal / 178º vertical
* Brightness: 300 cd/m²
* Contrast ratio: 800:1
* Response: 8ms (gray to gray)
* Pixel pitch: 0.255mm
* Maximum colors: 16.7 million
* Power consumption: 75W maximum; 55W normal;
* less than 2W (power-saving mode)
* International integrated power supply:
* 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz
* Energy: EPA ENERGY STAR compliant
* Certification standards: TCO ‘99 / TCO ‘03

Campatable with Windows Vista, XP and Mac OS the CineMassive MasterPlex 30D is a hardcore display by anyone’s standards, as long as you have a desk big enough to take it.

The unit retails for $7499 and a wealth of further information concerning this monster of a display, as well as the full range of multi-monitor set ups offered by CineMassive - be gained directly from the product’s official website.