Drift Innovation helmet cam does 1080p, with a rotating lens and LCD

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on June 10th, 2010

Drift Innovation’s HD170 is an attractive helmet cam. It boasts a tiny 1.5-inch color LCD and built-in speaker. An adjustable lens should give you more freedom in how you attach it, too. Priced at $329, it’s a good deal with the other specs.

Like 30fps, H.264 compression, 5 megapixel stills, 1110 mAh battery, up to 32GB SDHC card. If you’re looking for a helmet cam for your crazy stunts, this one is worth a serious look.

Toshiba LCD panel does 2D and 3D images at the same time

Posted in Toshiba by Conner Flynn on June 4th, 2010

Toshiba has an LCD panel which is capable of converting a 2D image partially to a 3D image, where it can then be viewed with the naked eye without the need for an extra pair of special glasses. This LCD panel is compatible with the “integral imaging method” developed by Toshiba and boasts nine viewpoints within a 12″ display at 1,400 x 1,050 resolution for 2D images in full screen and 466 x 350 for 3D images in full screen.

The 3D images are made possible thanks to the “GRIN (gradient index) lens” that changes the distribution of refraction indexes by controlling the gradient of liquid crystal molecules. Turning on the second panel allows You to show 2D images and 3D images simultaneously.

ASUS PA246Q Professional LCD Monitor

Posted in ASUS by Conner Flynn on May 23rd, 2010

Check out this unusual looking monitor from Asus. It was designed specifically for graphic designers and photographers. The ASUS PA246Q professional display uses the P-IPS panel to deliver an ultra-wide viewing angle.

This professional LCD monitor is also optimized for color accuracy and Adobe RGB color space to deliver the most precise color reproduction. Professional photographers need accurate color more then the rest of us after all.

Toshiba releases OCB-type LCD panel for stereoscopic 3D glasses

Posted in 3D by Conner Flynn on May 20th, 2010

Stereoscopic 3D technology has been around for a long time and it has come a long way. Toshiba has introduced a new OCB (Optically Compensated Bend) LCD panel that works in time-based type 3D glasses.

In those glasses it will facilitate high-speed shutter opening and closing, which minimizes eye fatigue caused by “3D crosstalk”, a phenomena that happens when the right image is sensed by the left eye and vice versa, causing double vision. It also means better image quality and a wide viewing angle.

ViewSonic VX2739wm full HD LCD monitor

Posted in Viewsonic by Conner Flynn on May 6th, 2010

ViewSonic is offering the new VX2739wm full HD LCD monitor, which features a 27″ design with a 1ms response time. The company claims that it’s a world’s first for a device in this category. At that speed, you shouldn’t have any issues at all playing games or otherwise on this 1080p display.

Some other features include a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and SRS Premium Sound. At $349, it’s tempting. Should provide a lot of bang for your buck.

NEC debuts new pro level MultiSync PA271W LCD

Posted in NEC by Shane McGlaun on May 6th, 2010

Professional users have much different needs than the consumer when it comes to the LCD they use for their computer. The professional designer needs to know that the color seen on the screen is the color that will be printed in the finished image or document.

For the pro level user NEC has a new LCD called the MultiSync PA271W that has a 10-bit p-IPS panel sporting a 2560 x 1440 resolution on the 27-inch screen. Other than the big screen, the LCD has a wide color gamut.

Acer outs AT2056 and AT2356 LCD displays

Posted in Acer by Conner Flynn on April 18th, 2010

Acer is releasing its 20-inch AT2056 and 23-inch AT2356 LCD monitors that feature “Full HD” or “HD Ready” resolutions and firmware that automatically adjusts picture settings according to the content you are displaying. You can also choose between “close” and “far” viewing distance modes, depending on how close you like to sit to your monitor.

Both displays have contrast ratios of 20,000:1, 16:9 aspect ratios, a 5ms response rate, DVB-T HD receiver and a pair of HDMI ports. The 23-inch model and 20-inch model will retail for £250 and £200.

BenQ GL series LCDs with 12,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

Posted in BenQ by Conner Flynn on April 16th, 2010

BenQ’s new GL series of monitors boast a 12,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It’s the industry’s highest and, according to BenQ, helps to add “color depth and definition to darkened and complex visuals.” Aside from that, the 18.5-inch GL930, 19-inch GL931, 20-inch GL2030, 21.5-inch GL2230 and 22-inch GL2231 models each have fairly standard specs.

We don’t have specs on all the models yet, but some of those specs include a 5ms response time, LED backlighting, and a 1,600 x 900 resolution on the 20-incher, which will be the first model available in July.

Toshiba Regza LED LCD TVs do LAN recording

Posted in Toshiba by Conner Flynn on April 14th, 2010

Toshiba’s latest line of Regza LED LCD TVs have been announced for the Japanese market. The Z1 series comes in a range of 37″ to 55″ edge-lit LEDs, with USB and LAN recording functionality. That’s right, these Regza LED LCD TVs can record over a network.

Some other specifications include video-on-demand support, 10Wx2 speakers, Regza Link, four HDMI ports and an SD/SDHC memory card slot. Prices range from $2,700 to $5,200.

Mitsubishi launches new 23-inch Eco-friendly LCD monitor

Posted in Mitsubishi by Conner Flynn on April 6th, 2010

If you’re looking for something a tad more Earth friendly in a monitor, this may be for you. Mitsubishi Electric has released a new addition to its Diamondcrysta WIDE family of monitors, the RDT232WLM. This new model features a 23-inch TN panel as well as an ECO Mode that will lower power consumption by as much as 35%.

That’s pretty decent my eco-loving friends. It’s available in black or white and has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 5ms response time, a brightness of 250 cd/m2, a 1000:1 contrast ratio (5000:1 DCR), D-Sub, DVI and HDMI outputs, and a couple of 1W speakers.

Hori slaps an LCD on your PS3

Posted in PS3 by Conner Flynn on April 6th, 2010

Hori’s HP3-87 adds an 11.6-inch screen to your PS3 using a wraparound structure. It includes stereo speakers, two headphone jacks, and composite or component input options. The resolution is 1,366 x 768, so it will handle the 16:9 signal with its 500:1 contrast ratio, 7ms response time, and 200 nits of brightness.

Those in Tokyo can get it on May 27, when the HP3-87 goes on sale for ¥26,040 ($276). We aren’t sure when it will have an international release, but hopefully soon, so we can get our PS3s portable too.

Asus Designo display with updates land down under

Posted in ASUS by Shane McGlaun on March 30th, 2010

We have already seen some of the displays in the Asus Designo line like the LS246H back in December 2009. Asus has now added a couple new Designo LCDs to its line and has unveiled them in Australia.

The new screens are the LED backlit MS238 and MS228 monitors. The screens share many of the same features like 1920 x 1080 resolutions, 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratios, and slim 16.5mm thick profiles.

Eclipse LiteTouch LCD Touchscreen Keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on March 28th, 2010

That is one smokingly hot and sexy keyboard. If you’ve been waiting for this sleek beauty, then we have some good news. The Eclipse Litetouch Keyboard has now cleared FCC and it’s almost available to purchase. The Eclipse Litetouch is unique not just because it looks good, but the number pad on the right side of the keyboard has been replaced with an LCD touchscreen.

You can program it with multiple sets of controls to be displayed. The Eclipse Litetouch keyboard will be available in a wired version for $99 and a wireless version for $129.

Asus outs new LED backlit green LCDs

Posted in ASUS by Shane McGlaun on March 24th, 2010

We talked a bit about the cool Asus LED backlit MS238H LCD back in February when it was pegged to launch in Europe “soon.” The LCD has now turned up in Australia along with its MS228 brother. Both of the monitors have lots of green features and are LED backlit.

The MS238H is a 23-inch screen with a price in Australia of $599. The MS228H is a 21.5-inch screen with a price of $499 down under. Both screens share the same basic features like a 1920 x 1080 resolution. They can display 16.7million colors and have 10M:1 dynamic contrast ratios.

Marvel Comics licenses line of Superhero-branded LCD/LED HDTVs

Posted in Television by Conner Flynn on March 1st, 2010

Marvel has partnered with RTC23 to release “the ultimate comic fan’s TV”. C’mon, you know you’ve been waiting for a TV branded with Superhero images. The 22, 32, 42 and 55-inch LCDs/40 and 46-inch LED HDTVs feature Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, Wolverine, Thor and other characters on the bottom corners of the frame as well as on a themed splash screen that appears for 8 seconds when you turn on the TV.

Even if you love Marvel Comics, it’s bound to get old staring at the same images though. The smaller LCD sets start out at 720p with a 60Hz refresh rate, 8000:1 dynamic and 3000:1 native contrast with 1 HDMI output and top out at 1080p with 240Hz refresh, 80,000:1 dynamic and 4000:1 native contrast, and 4 HDMI inputs. Prices range from $339 to $1989.