by Matthew on September 17, 2009
The HP DreamScreen is more than your average digital photoframe as it also connects with Facebook, lets you listen to Pandora radio, check the weather and more. Look at it as an interactive frame rather than a dull frame that shows slides of your last vacation.
Other features on the HP DreamScreen allow it to function as an alarm clock. It connects to your home network over a wireless connection so that sites such as Snapfish and Facebook can be used. Also, the wifi connection allows the frame to have images sent to and from your laptop or PC. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 16, 2009
Check out this amazing animation projected on to the side of a mansion somewhere in the North east of England. The projection was part of some secret festival that took place and shows a number of cool effects that have the building appearing to be exploded along with a pac-man animation thrown in for fun.
Check out the amazing video after the jump and you will be truly impressed! [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 15, 2009
Dell have launched two new 24 inch desktop displays. The first higher end is the UltraSharp U2410 that uses IPS (in-plane switching) in it’s panel that covers 100% of the sRGB colour space along with 96% Adobe RGB. The U2410 has an 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio along with a 1,000:1 static ratio. 12 bit internal colour rendering is also achieved with this LCD display.
The U2410 is available now costing $599 and has a number of inputs that include DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI as well as RCA and VGA for those still using analogue connectors. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 11, 2009
ASUS have unveiled their latest slim LCD monitor range named the Designo MS Series. Five monitors are launching named the MS246, 236, 227, 226 and 202. Each has a 2ms response time with a 50,000:1 contrast ratio and they can all display full HD at 1080p.
ASUS claim the monitors have an extra 40% in power savings as well as Video Intelligence Technology and mixing that with a profile of just 16.5mm you have quite a nice looking screen to view. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 11, 2009
A big annoying problem you come across when installing a TV is that it needs a bunch of wires connecting to it to make it work. LG have created the 55LHZ HDTV that has wireless features built in allowing you to drop a few of those cables. In fact, all that is needed for this TV is a power lead to get it going.
The LG 55LHZ is a 55″ screen that is backlit by many LEDs. Each LED can be switched on and off independently so that blacks are actually black. Up to 240 levels of brightness can also be achieved which overall gives 40 times more contrast than a typical HDTV according to LG. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 11, 2009
AMD have created the Eyefinity graphics card that is capable of supporting up to 6 monitors. Most graphics cards struggle with handling just 1 30 inch monitor with a resolution of about 2560 x 1600 pixels, so for a graphics card to support 6 monitors it’s quite an achievement.
AMD have created a single GPU card that can handle six DisplayPort connectors each having a 30 inch screen attached to it. When the 6 monitors are connected the resolution is bumped all the way to 7680 x 3200 pixels and it functions as a giant screen. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 8, 2009
The Times have suggested that the Asus E-Book that is due out in the next couple of months could have dual colour touchscreens similar to what was prototyped by Asus at CeBIT recently. Also more rumours have now come saying it might actually undercut both Sony and Amazon in terms of price.
It might seem like quite a bold claim from Asus that they could undercut competing products with them also having a 2 screen setup, however, we are talking about a company who got the netbook craze moving forwards along with generally cheaper prices than the competition. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 8, 2009
The InterView Dual screen monitor is a single unit that is home to two pivoted displays. By being flexible it allows the monitors to be flipped over so that those who need to crowd around your desk can be more spaced out.
When flipping the monitors over the image on them is automatically flipped to. Each of the screens measures 17″ and has a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels. As well as being a dual screen display the screens also come with a USB hub built in that has 3 ports as well as a 1.3 megapixel camera. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 4, 2009
Panasonic were showing off their 3D HDTV at a press event at IFA 2009. Unfortunately there were no cameras allowed while the 3D TV was on show, so you’ll just have to make do with some photos of the event it’s self and also another image showing some of the Panasonic TV’s that could be seem.
After HD TV, Panasonic believe the next step is in Full HD 3D technologies. Their product range spans from Broadcast Camera, to Blu-Ray to the TV in your living room. Therefore they are well equipped to provide the Full HD experience. Panasonic can provide the whole process, from shooting to watching, hence no middleman. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 3, 2009
Sharp had an AQUOS LED Backlit TV on display this year. Sharp’s main aim is “High technology, and Super Green” which will be achieved through the use of LED and a mixture of solar at their production plant. Sharpe have over 40 years of experience with LED’s since 1968 and have now created a new plant in Sakai Japan where they will be able to create 13 million HDTV’s a year. As part of their green initiative they also plan to create an 18MWatt solar panel plant on the roof of the Sakai building. Sharps other goal is to make larger and thinner displays.
On to the AQUOS range of TV’s we see that they have created the LC-46LE700E that runs at 46 inches in widescreen format. This TV is backlit by LED and runs at full HD at 1080p with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 3, 2009
As well as announcing the LG LU7000 series TV’s, LG also announced 3 other new TV’s named the SL9000, SL8000 and LH9000 LED TV’s at IFA today. Each of the 3 new TV’s offers something new and each of them look fantastic.
The first is the new BORDERLESS SL9000 Edge LED TV. The Edge LED TV has it’s backlight actually around the edges of the screen allowing it to measure just 2.9cm in thickness. The glass on the front of the screen also goes right to the edge sitting flush with the bezel making it a complete smooth panel to hang on the wall. The screen is full HD at 1080p and offers amazing picture quality. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 3, 2009
LG have launched the new LU7000 series range of LCD TV’s. The LG LU7000 comes with a built in DVD player and is on display now over at IFA in Germany. It is being announced right now and as soon as we get some live pics we’ll post them here. For now you’ll just have to make do with the nice shiny press shots.
The TV comes in 2 sizes of 19 inches and 22 inches and has a high gloss black finish. Thanks to the built in DVD player you get the benefit of only needing the 1 power cable and not having to have a separate player installed. The LU7000 series are not aimed at being your main TV but instead, could be placed in a kitchen or bedroom for example. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 3, 2009
Shanghai Sanxin Technology Development are launching a laser based pico projector named the Lasen SMP-101. The laser based pico projector supports a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and has a 250:1 contrast ratio and is rated at over 20 lumens.
2GB of memory is built in allowing for files such as PDF’s, AVI, MP4 and DivX to be thrown on to a screen. The laser projector is focus free allowing it to show a sharp image with out the need of focusing it. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 2, 2009
Kodak have created a new OLED screen that is, as quite normal, flexible. However, that’s not it’s only function as it is also waterproof too.
The demonstration pictured below shows the flexible OLED screen being dunked in to water. As soon as water is detected an image of a fish appears on the screen. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 31, 2009
LG are launching their new 15-inch AM OLED TV over in Korea in November. We should see it arrive over here sometime in 2010. The thin LG TV uses active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AM-OLED) to function. This material provides better picture quality, uses less power than traditional LCD TV’s and are a lot thinner due to no backlight being needed for it to run.
Due to high prices we haven’t seen much appart from the Sony XEL-1 that still costs $2500 even though it has been out for over a year. If more manufactures make use of the AMOLED materials it should lower the cost. [click to continue…]
The HP DreamScreen is more than your average digital photoframe as it also connects with Facebook, lets you listen to Pandora radio, check the weather and more. Look at it as an interactive frame rather than a dull frame that shows slides of your last vacation.
