Planar Helium PCT2785 Pro Reviews

As expected, the release of Windows 8 has sparked an uptick in touch-screen monitor production, and these interactive monitors are finally beginning to hit the shelves. So far we've reviewed (or are in the process of reviewing) a handful of 22 and 23-inch touchscreens, with more on the way. The Planar Helium PCT2785$762.98 at Newegg.com represents the first big-screen touch-screen monitor to hit PC Labs since the Win 8 launch, and it's also the first we've seen to use 20-point touch technology. This massive monitor uses a 27-inch MVA (Multi-domain Vertical Alignment) panel, a technology known for high native contrast ratios (5,000:1 in this case), rich color reproduction, and relatively wide viewing angles. It offers plenty of ports and is equipped with a built-in webcam and a versatile stand. However, its grayscale performance is only middling and you can make out faint vertical lines when viewing a very light background.