Just ahead of CES 2017 , Dell has unveiled a new 27\u201d Ultrathin Monitor (S2718D) claiming to have the \u201cworld\u2019s overall thinnest profile\u201d. Despite this somewhat vague claim and a lack of actual dimensions so far, this beauty sure is slim.
With a flat-backed design, minimal bevel and a simple yet articulated swivelling hinge, the screen housing itself looks to be a sleek and attractive complement to the 27\u201d panel. The base of the unit seems to contain most of the Ultrathin Monitor\u2019s guts, with controls at the front and ports at the rear for some OCD-soothing desktop neatness.
Dell\u2019s yet to reveal the full specs of the S2718D, but the Quad-HD (2560 x 1440) display supports a higher contrast ratio and color range than most consumer-oriented monitors, and it\u2019s stated 178-degree viewing angle indicates that this is probably an IPS panel. It\u2019s also packing Dell\u2019s version of HDR (High Dynamic Range) which \u201chas been designed with the PC user in mind\u201d but won\u2019t quite compete with the HDR offered in 4K TV\u2019s.
The S2718D will be available in the US for $700 from March 23 2017, with worldwide availability and pricing to follow.
We\u2019ll update this story with the unit\u2019s full specs once they\u2019ve been officially released.<\/p>\n