ViewSonic’s half-heartedly announced a pair of 8-inch digital photo frames for your all of your half-hearted holiday shopping needs. The DPG801BK and the DPG807BK are basically the same product, with 800 x 600 resolution displays, a 500:1 contrast ratio, and 512MB of internal memory.
Once you get your eyes fixed on Blu-ray movies you’ll never want to watch DVD’s again. But even then you’d need a good system to fully enjoy the Blu-ray experience. Pioneer knows this, and in attempt to bank your cash satisfy your entertainment cravings, they released the LX01BD Home Cinema System. What you get is an all-in-one package of Blu-ray player with 5.1 amplifier, surround speakers, and a bass-firing woofer.
Eizo introduces FlexScan S2432W-H LCD monitor with DisplayPort
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve spotted a FlexScan monitor from Eizo, but the outfit is hitting back today with a DisplayPort-equipped new member in the S2432W-H. The 24-incher includes a native WUXGA resolution (1,920 x 1,200), 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 360 cd/m2 brightness and a response time of 16-milliseconds. You’ll also find an ambient light sensor, HDCP compatibility and that all-important DisplayPort. Oh, and for those unfamiliar with Eizo’s prices, brace yourself: this one will go for around $938 when it ships in Japan next month.
[Via Engadget Spanish]
Optoma Pico Projector gets pictured, specced and priced
We’ve been hearing about Optoma’s Pico Projector for what feels like ages now, but at long last we’ve some concrete data on the minuscule beamer. Boasting Texas Instruments’ DLP technology, the 2- x 4.1- x 0.7-inch device weighs in at just 4.2-ounces and features a native resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, 9 (yes, nine) lumens of brightness and a minimum projection distance of eight inches (with a maximum of 8.5-feet). Continue reading…
If you’ve been disinterested in the current wave of e-book readers due to their size, have a gander at Hanvon’s N510. Yeah, you’ll have to look a little harder than usual given its diminutive size, but it’s there (we promise). Hailed as the world’s first five-inch e-book to use electrophoretic technology, this power-sipping device relies on an E Ink Vizplex display and offers up 180-degrees viewing, an 11-millimeter thick frame and support for TXT, HTML, PNG, JPG, PDF, XEB, CEB, MP3 and MTXT formats. The daylight-viewable screen boasts an SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, and it comes loaded with a 1GB SD card and a mini USB port. There’s no direct mention of availability, but it should start floating around soon (somewhere in the world, at least) for $295.
[Via Slashgear]
Pioneer wins plasma patent case over Samsung, awarded $59.3 million
Pioneer may be licking its wounds, but at least there’s one bright spot on an otherwise dark end-of-year. The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Marshall (read: patent troll heaven) recently found that “Samsung willfully infringed two Pioneer patents covering plasma display technology,” leading to a settlement which involves Samsung handing Pioneer a check for $59,351,480. Samsung has yet to comment on the ruling, but it’s pretty easy to imagine what it’s probably thinking, wouldn’t you say?
[Via SmartHouse, thanks Anthony]
Dell S2209W and S2309W displays
Dell has released two wide-aspect LCD displays, they are the 22″ S2209W and the 23″ S2309W. Both of them feature full 1080p resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms pixel response time, DVI with HDCP encryption support and VGA support. The main different between them will be the lower-cost twisted nematic (TN) panel which reduces the amount of visible colors used on S2209W. The S2209W and S2309W were priced at $239 and $299 respectively. More pictures after the break. Continue reading…
Pioneer's 37-inch KRL-37V KURO LCD reviewed: other LCDs should be scared
Anyone remotely familiar with the KURO brand knows that with it comes the expectation of awesomeness (and a large price tag), and the question on everyone’s mind has been: will the KURO LCD line live up to the name? According to TrustedReview’s critique of the 37-inch KRL-37V, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The reviewers put together five long-winded pages detailing the ins and outs of this here set, but in general, they found that it produced better pictures than most other LCDs on the market today, and that’s saying something. Sure, it wasn’t without its flaws — there were occurrences where odd color tones popped up in SD footage, black levels weren’t astonishing and the viewing angles weren’t the greatest — but the colors in HD were simply terrific. ‘Tis a shame we North Americans will have to wait until sometime next year before we can even have a look for ourselves, but those in Europe may want to give this one some serious attention.
[Via HDTV Lounge]
Mitsubishi LaserVue TV
A nice one by Mitsubishi, the LaserVue TV. This is the world’s first laser-powered television. The TV utilizes laser beams to provide unmatched color reproduction, clarity, and depth of field. It features 120Hz operation, 1080p resolution, x.v. Color, 3D-ready viewing capabilities, and a body measures only 10 inches deep. Mitsubishi LaserVue TV is priced at $7000. More pictures after the break. Continue reading…
Dell Releases Two More Wide-aspect LCD Displays
Dell makes us busy with their two new wide-aspect LCD displays - the 22 inch S2209W and the 23 inch S2309W. Both LCD screens feature full 1080p resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms pixel response time, DVI with HDCP encryption support and VGA support. You can purchase the Dell S2209W for $239, meanwhile the S2309W is priced at $299. [Electronista]
Dell Releases XPS One 24
Dell has rolled out the all-in-one desktop in the form of the XPS One 24. Priced at $1,699 upwards, the XPS One 24 features 24 inch 1,920 x 1,,080 resolution display with 16:9 aspect ratio, Intel X4500 integrated graphics chipset, 4GB RAM, Intel Q8200 Quad Core processor, Bluetooth 2.0, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, 8x Super-Multi DVD+/-RW slot-loading optical drive, XPS One wireless keyboard and mouse set. If you have an extra money, you can also purchase a larger hard drive with the new NVIDIA 9600 GT 512MB mobile graphics. [Desktop Review]
The Future of HDTV
Samsung showcased its 63-inch Plasma Display at the ongoing FPD International show in Japan. The display offers a 4,096 x 2,160 pixels. I think this is the future of HDTV. because it offers four times the definition of a modern 1080p HDTV set. [Electronista]
Transparent OLED panel
This is a Samsung’s OLED products, it uses 30% of the rate of transmission of OLED panels made of translucent, you can directly into the window. When necessary to connect power, you can watch the video. For the production of the store window, the effect of certain Oh well. Continue reading…