Hyundai drops two 3D LCD monitors in Europe

Posted in monitors by Conner Flynn on November 16th, 2009

Hyundai drops two 3D LCD monitors in EuropeHyundai has two new 3D LCD monitors for the European market. The 22-inch W220S and the 24-inch W240S. Both monitors come complete with polarized glasses to insure that you look your dorkiest while taking in that sweet 3D.

Some other features include a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, two 3W speakers, a D-Sub port, a DVI port and an HDMI port. The W220S has a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels with a 5ms response time, while the W240S offers a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels with 6ms response time.

Acer H243HXB 24-Inch LCD monitor with built-in webcam

Posted in Acer by Conner Flynn on November 12th, 2009

Acer H243HXB 24-Inch LCD monitor with built-in webcamMost LCD monitors don’t feature a built-in webcam. Acer’s latest, giving their monitor family a boost, the H243HXB does just that, with a CrystalEye webcam.

The new 24-inch widescreen monitor also boasts a TN panel with 1920 x 1080 native resolution, 2ms response, 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, two 1W speakers and some connectivity ports, which include USB, D-Sub, DVI and HDMI.

NEC MultiSync LCD175M 17-Inch Eco-Friendly LCD Monitor

Posted in monitors by Conner Flynn on November 4th, 2009

NEC MultiSync LCD175M 17-Inch Eco-Friendly LCD MonitorNEC has dropped yet another eco-friendly LCD monitor, this one aimed at business users. It’s called the MultiSync LCD175M, a 17-inch LCD monitor with an energy efficient display, reducing power consumption by nearly 42% compared to regular panels.

Some specs include a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness and it features an EPEAT Gold rating, a TCO 5.0 certification and Energy Star 5.0 compliance. The NEC MultiSync LCD175M retails for just $179.

Acer T230H 23 inch Multi-Touch LCD Monitor

Posted in Acer by Conner Flynn on October 28th, 2009

Acer T230H 23 inch Multi-Touch LCD MonitorThe T230H is Acer’s latest addition to its monitor lineup. The T230H features multi-touch capabilities and is a 23-inch widescreen monitor that offers Full HD resolution at 1920 x 1080 pixels, an 80,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 2ms response time and a 160/160 degree viewing angle.

This monitor also packs in two 1.5W speakers, along with D-Sub, DVI and HDMI connectors. The Acer T230H should arrive in Europe soon for 349 Euro (or $516).

Samsung unveils new monitors for PC with TV tuners

Posted in Samsung by Shane McGlaun on October 28th, 2009

samsung933hd-sgI like it when my electronic gear can serve more than one purpose. My iPhone can act as a MP3 player and a MID in addition to making calls and I would like it if my normal monitor could do other tasks as well. Samsung has announced a pair of new LCDs called the 933HD and the 2333HD that work for your computer and work as normal TVs too.

The 933HD is a 19-inch unit selling for $249.99. The 2333HD is a 23-inch unit selling for $329.99. Both displays have integrated TV tuners, 10000:1 contrast ratio, and 5ms response times. Both of the screens also have stereo speakers.

Samsung launches LD220G and LD190G displays for laptops

Posted in Samsung by Shane McGlaun on October 16th, 2009

samsungld220gOne of the worst parts about working on a laptop for an extended period at your desk is that the laptop tends to have a much smaller screen than your average desktop computer. Samsung offered some external LCDs aimed at laptop users in Korea earlier this year called the LD220 and LD190.

Today Samsung announced that the LD220G and the LD190N LCDs were available in America. The monitors are 22-inches and 19-inches respectively and have a stand that leans more like you find on a digital photo frame than your typical LCD. The 220G connects to the notebook via USB and has a built-in USB hub.

Sony TRIMASTER SRM-L560 QFHD LCD

Posted in Sony by Conner Flynn on October 8th, 2009

Sony TRIMASTER SRM-L560 QFHD LCDSony is about to drop its new Quad Full High Definition (QFHD) LCD display, the TRIMASTER SRM-L560, on the Japanese market. Be warned, it’s for those with huge bank accounts. The 56-inch widescreen monitor is based on a SI TI active matrix LCD panel and delivers an amazing native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, 10bit RGB LED backlight and a 170/170 degree viewing angle.

The monitor also supports some other display modes like 4K/QFHD mode (4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160), Quad View mode (2048 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 etc), 2K/HD Zoom mode (2048 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 etc) and Native Scan mode with shift function for side cut images.

Toshiba unveils first Cell-powered Regza LCD TV

Posted in Toshiba by Conner Flynn on October 5th, 2009

Toshiba unveils first Cell-powered Regza LCD TVToshiba has another first on their hands with the 55-inch Cell Regza 55X1, the first LCD HDTV to be equipped with a Cell chip. The 55X1 offers a peak luminance of 1250 cd/m2, LED backlighting, a dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 240Hz scanning, and Super Resolution technology which makes use of Cell power for greater image quality.

Some other features include a 7-speaker sound bar, DLNA support, an internet browser from Opera Software, HDMI and USB, and an SD card slot. You also get a ‘tuner box’ with 3TB of storage space, 2TB of that will be devoted to the “time-shift machine” feature, which can simultaneously record up to 26 hours of programming on up to eight channels.

NEC unveils three new energy-efficient LCDs

Posted in NEC by Shane McGlaun on October 1st, 2009

necnewlcd-sgCompanies big and small are pushing hard to reduce energy consumption inside their offices. The reason is for the environment and to save money on utility bills. NEC unveiled three new LCDs today that are aimed at companies looking to go energy efficient.

The new screens include the 19-inch AS191, 19-inch widescreen AS191WM and 22-inch widescreen AS221WM. The LCDs all have similar features with 1000:1 contrast ratios, VGA and DVI inputs and response times of 5ms.

Sharper Image releases 19″ and 22″ LCD TVs with iPod Dock and DVD Player

Posted in LCD by Conner Flynn on September 24th, 2009

Sharper Image releases 19″ and 22″ LCD TVs with iPod Dock and DVD PlayerThe Sharper Image is starting to out some of their products again. Here we have 19 and 22 inch LCD TVs, each with an iPod Dock and DVD Player. The TSI-LCD22DVDi LCD sports a built in DVD player, USB, SD card reader and an iPod dock.

It looks pretty close to the JVC LCD TV’s that have the same feature. Other features include HDMI, PC Audio, VGA, component, S-Video, and RCA inputs. If 22″ is not the optimal size for you, Amazon has the same model in a 19″ version.

Samsung intros 65-inch 650 series LCD TV

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 10th, 2009

Samsung intros 65-inch 650 series LCD TVSamsung just unveiled its LN65B650 TV at the CEDIA expo, which measures in at a huge 65″ across. The LN65B650 is one of the largest ever conventionally-lit LCDs from the company. Some features include Internet support for Flickr, Yahoo and YouTube.

It also boasts a 120Hz panel, 4ms pixel response time and a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Some other features are an anti-glare screen and four CEC-aware HDMI inputs, dual component, RCA and USB jacks as well as one Ethernet port, VGA, optical audio out and RS-232 serial.

ASUS intros Designo MS series LCD monitors

Posted in monitors by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2009

ASUS intros Designo MS series LCD monitorsAsus just launched its new Designo MS series, which is a line of ultra-slim monitors How slim? How about 0.64″? They are available in five diagonal sizes: 20, 21.5, 22, 23 and 23.6 inches. Asus says that the design comes from binary numbers and various design elements that use 0’s and 1’s.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t see it. Anyhow, this series does look sexy and sleek though and supposedly they use 40% less energy than other monitors. You can Expect 1080p resolution, 50000:1 contrast, 2mn response time and HDMI.

NuVision Lucidium FX5 series LCD HDTV

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on September 4th, 2009

NuVision Lucidium FX5 series LCD HDTVShopping for a new HDTV but can’t decide? The NuVision Lucidium FX5 Series LCD HDTV might help you decide, if you want to buy an HDTV and do some good at the same time. This limited edition 32″ pink LCD HDTV can help with breast cancer.

They donate a portion of each sale to aid breast cancer research. The NuVision Lucidium FX5 Series LCD HDTV feature Film Times Five (FX5) and Frame Forward Motion (FFM) technologies, which should give you a true 120Hz picture with crisp movement.

HANNspree releases two HF Series LCD Monitors

Posted in monitors by Conner Flynn on August 27th, 2009

HANNspree releases two HF Series LCD MonitorsHANNspree has unveiled two HF series widescreen LCD monitors: The 20-inch HF207AP and the 23-inch HF237HP. The HF207AP supports a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, along with only two connectivity ports including D-Sub and DVI.

The HF237HP offers a higher resolution at 1920 x 1080 pixels and throws in an extra connectivity port, giving you D-Sub, DVI and HDMI. Both monitors have a 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and two 1W speakers. Both LCDs feature a high gloss, black mirror finish and curved slim frame.

BenQ M2700HDS 27 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

Posted in monitors by Conner Flynn on August 25th, 2009

BenQ M2700HDS 27 inch Widescreen LCD MonitorBenQ has unveiled the upcoming 27-inch LCD monitor dubbed the M2700HDS in Japan. This latest widescreen monitor from the company boasts a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and four 2.5W built-in speakers.

As far as ports, it features USB, D-Sub, DVI and two HDMI ports. The M2700HDS will be available later in the year. Unfortunately, we don’t have a price yet, but it should fall in line with other monitors with comparable specs.





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