NEC 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.

The 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).

I 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.

The future of home entertainment is 3D. 3D technology is now in most theaters around the country and people are getting more used to watching 3D movies that require glasses. The stage is set for 3D content to enter into the home arena as well.

JVC has announced a new 3D LCD monitor for the custom installation market called the GD-463D10 that claims to produce flicker-free 3D images. It does this by using an Xpol polarizing filter method that allows the use of passive filter glasses.

Women are always so concerned about what their butt looks like in new clothes. Rightly so. After all, us guys do our fair share of checking them out. Well now women have the Buttcam to help them out in dressing rooms, so they won’t have to ask “Do these pants make my butt look big?” At least in Australia, where the Buttcam has made it’s debut.

Aussie retailer Jeans West took simple video camera technology and created a way to let shoppers decide for themselves just how big that butt looks in pants. It’s a simple solution to a common woman problem.

BenQ 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.

Iiyama has introduced another eco-friendly LCD monitor, the ProLite E1906S-B. This 19-inch LCD monitor is all about the energy efficient display, reducing power consumption by nearly 35.9% compared to regular panels.

The monitor supports a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, a 5ms response time, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, two 1W speakers and D-Sub as well as DVI connections. The ProLite E1906S-B is green, so will require $208 worth of green from you.

AOC has dropped another affordable and eco-friendly LCD monitor that meets EPEAT Gold standards. The AOC 2436Vw 24-inch LCD monitor supports a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and features 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, and 300 cd/m2 brightness. The 1080p screen consumes less than 49W of power.

It also comes with several simple connectivity ports, which include VGA, DVI and USB. Who says it isn’t easy being green? The AOC 2436Vw is priced at $220 and is already shipping.

This device will give you some peace of mind while you slack off at work. The Wi-Spi EX30 features an ultra-thin Wireless LCD Video Monitor that lets you see what’s happening in the next room, outside your cubicle, or even behind you while you’re working. You don’t want your boss sneaking up on you after all.

Just mount it on the side of your computer monitor and you’ll be able to visually see when anyone approaches. The Wi-Spi’s camera is smaller than a pack of cigarettes and will wirelessly stream footage back to the LCD screen, which is cool. But it can also simultaneously record footage onto an SD card.

If you’re in the market for a spare monitor, this is a nice looking one. The Mimo 710-S is the “Mobile Slider” edition of their existing line. It’s a 7-inch, 800×480 USB monitor that opens like a laptop and features 90 degree rotation so you can view it however you like.

Oddly this one costs just $20 more than the existing Mimo 710. So if portability is not an issue, you may as well go for the older model. The 710-S will be released this month for $150. It’s a pretty useful design. Just pop it in your laptop bag when traveling.

Eizo’s latest offering, the 24.1-inch LCD FlexScan S2433W-H monitor targets professional users with features like a rotating panel design for better viewing angles. It’s a widescreen monitor that supports a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and features a 6ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 360 cd/m2 brightness.

The EcoView function automatically adjusts brightness depending on the room’s lighting and covers 96% of the Adobe RGB color range. When it comes to ports, you get a D-Sub, DVI and DisplayPort.

EIZO is all set for a European launch with its latest LCD monitor, the Foris FX2431 next month. The Foris FX2431 is available in your choice of black or silver.

The 24-inch widescreen monitor supports a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and features an S-PVA, 6ms response time, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 360 cd/m2 brightness and covers a healthy 96% of the Adobe RGB color range. Some other features include 2w speakers, a pair of USB ports, one D-Sub, one DVI and two HDMI connectors.

Spec Computer wants to help you sleep better, so they are offering the ZZZ Checker, which will help you analyze your sleep patterns. Lucky for you it doesn’t require you to wear anything dorky on your wrist or your head while you snooze.

It uses both audio and visual sensors to figure out when you’re tossing and turning, snoring or grinding your teeth. It will let you know if your sleep level is light, medium or deep and show you the number of hours and minutes you’ve spent in each level.

The Samsung XL2370 boasts what Samsung calls a “finger-slim” design, with high-end features like a 2ms response time and 1080p resolution (1920×1080 pixels) as well as a 40% power savings. Samsung is calling it eco-friendly because it is lighter to transport and should require less materials to produce.

How well those claims work in the real world, we aren’t sure. This monitor will come out in Korea this month, then will make its way to the rest of the world at some point. No word if the US is on their list yet.

Alienware’s latest LCD monitor, the OptX AW2210 is touted as being “ideal for the latest-generation games and high-definition movies”. This 21.5-inch LCD monitor sports a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and features a 2ms response time, a 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 300 cd/m2 brightness.

That’s not all. It also comes equipped with some fancy ports fer pluggin’ yer stuff in. Two audio ports, four USB 2.0 ports, a DVI port and two HDMI connectors.