Acer has announced the slick new Acer H233H 23-inch widescreen display and Aspire X1700, the newest member in the desktop PC line.

The Acer H233H 23-inch display offers cinematic quality with sleek styling. It boasts a 16:9 aspect ratio for maximum HD support, a high contrast ratio and fast response time. The display also features SensorTouch technology, a touch-sensing solution with effortless settings for one-touch convenience.

It features a 1920x1080 resolution, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and a 5ms response time. It also comes with two premium speakers for high-performance sound.

The small form factor (SFF) PC Aspire X1700 boasts an Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor E2200 and 4GB DDR2 memory, for extremely fast system response. The integrated NVIDIA GeForce graphics enhance multimedia performance with support for the latest DirectX games. It offers 640GB SATA II hard drive to store a vast library of music, movies and games. It also features nine USB 2.0 ports and a multi-in-one card reader.

The Acer H233H 23-inch LCD display is available now for a MSRP of $229.99, while the Acer Aspire X1700-U3700A is available for a MSRP of $479.99 in the United States.

LG has announced a 14.1 inch LCD panel for notebook PC that is illuminated by sunlight instead of the backlight unit when used outdoors.

LG says the use of selective reflection plates in existing backlight panels enables the switch from reflective mode in a high luminance setting (sunlight) to transmissive mode in a low luminance setting (indoors and at night). The LCD panel allows users to easily switch from backlight use (transmissive mode) to outdoor reflective mode with the touch of a button.

It also provides a significant increase in battery life as the display’s outdoor energy consumption falls to one fourth the level of indoor energy consumption. The display also resolves visibility issues with a contrast ratio exceeding 9:1 when used outdoors in reflective mode.

LG Display will showcase its new 14.1 inch sunlight Illuminated LCD at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2009.

These days cameras are very common accessory in the mobile phone handsets. Generally, the mobiles equipped with 1 to 3.2 megapixcel camera are available in the market. But in near future you could take the pleasure of professional photography through your mobile phone. Yes, the Digital Imaging Systems launches a 9 megapixel camera module that could be fitted inside the mobile phone.

 The new DIS6931 includes high quality lenses, mechanical shutter, auto-focus and a neutral density filter. And it is able to capture images at 3488×2616 resolutions. It supports a variety of different view finder and HTDV sizes with frame rates up to 30fps. You can be able to capture sport’s shots with the mobile handset with in-built DIS6931. The autofocus functionality offers a response time of less than 300ms and a fast click-to-capture time (which is the key problem with many phone cameras) of less than 200ms.
If you want more information about this module camera, then you must visit Photokina fair in Cologne, Germany where DIS is exhibiting their latest creation.

Link: Electronista

Sharp will introduce AQUOS DX Series, the world’s first series of LCD TVs equipped with Blu-ray Disc Recorders.

The Digital W Tuner lets consumers record programs while watching TV. The Blu-ray burner also supports the more efficient MPEG4 H.264/AVC format, which can squeeze up to 11 hours of HD video on one 25 GB Blu-ray disc, Sharp said.

Consumers can navigate the TV-viewing, disc-playing, recording, and pre-set record functions all with just one action, and the newly developed Motion Guide offers “one-shot” disc playing by playing discs automatically when they are inserted.

The new TVs will be available in sizes ranging from 26” to 52” and prices (in Japan) that will begin at just under $1700 and top out at about $5000. Set to go on sale November 20 in Japan, the sets are planned to become available in the U.S. by the end of the year.

Link: TGDaily

Apple has unveiled a new 24-inch LED Cinema Display geared specifically for Apple's revamped MacBook and MacBook Pro lines.

The 24-inch LED Cinema Display offers 1,920-by-1,200-pixel resolution, along with a built-in iSight camera and microphone, stereo speakers, and three-port USB 2.0 hub. It features an aluminum and glass enclosure, giving the LCD monitor a striking resemblance to Apple's current iMac design.

The LED Cinema Display features an integrated MagSafe charger that allows laptop users to plug in and power their notebooks. MacBook users can also connect to the monitor via its Mini DisplayPort, which Apple says is 10 percent the size of a full DVI connector.

The LED-backlit monitor consumes less power, lasts longer, and contains no mercury. Apple says the glass on the display is arsenic free and that the monitor contains no brominated flame retardants. Apple also said that all internal cables and components are PVC-free.

The new monitor will be available in November for $899.

Link: Macworld

Sanyo Electric has developed a blue laser diode that will help lay the ground toward higher capacity and faster Blu-ray Disc systems.

The 5.6mm Sanyo’s compact diode is capable of emitting 450mw, which allows four-layer of Blu-ray burning at the speed of 12x. Current Blu-ray production disc has dual layer of 25GB storage space. A four-layer disc would be able to hold 100G bytes of data, which translates to about eight hours of high-definition video, and at 12X speed all that data could be burned to the disc in just 10 minutes.

As new standards will be needed to support the four-layer format across all manufacturers, it may take a year or two before the production takes place.

Link: PC World

Tameer Holding, a UAE development company, is developing the world’s largest LED screen to be embedded on an intended commercial tower in the Majan district of Dubailand.

Termed The Podium, the development boasts of a 33-storey high LED media facade that will be visible from a distance of 1.5 kilometres. The Podium will offer 33 levels of premium commercial office space, and two floors dedicated to retail, as well as four floors for parking.

The design of the LED screen will not impede the flow of natural light into the building. Thus, the offices directly behind the massive screen will have the same open feel as those on the opposite side of the building.

Link: GulfNews

ViewSonic has unveiled its new 22-inch N2201w LCD HDTV. Incorporating Built-In DVD, HDTV, it also offers PC Functionality at an affordable price.

The N2201w boasts a super HD LCD resolution of 1680x1050, fast 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio and wide viewing angles for rich, vibrant colors. It also features multiple inputs, including ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital TV tuner, HDMI, for connecting to high-definition video and gaming consoles, camcorders, cable or satellite boxes and digital media players. A PC input is also provided for connecting computer sources.

“The N2201w’s dual functionality allows customers convenience and value by adding a digital television to their home that will compliment any room,” said Steve Woo, vice president and general manager of VTV North America Consumer Electronics Division, ViewSonic. “We are committed to providing affordable TV options-large and small-to keep everyone tuned in after the digital transition.”

The N2201W is available for an estimated street price of $429.

Link: ViewSonic

While driving its better to give your full concentration on road, speed and other fellow vehicles and there are times when you can’t avoid answering the phone. So, Sony Ericsson HCB-108 Bluetooth speakerphone with the longest talk and standby time will help you to carry on chatting with family and friend while driving. The device offers a month of standby and 25 hours non-stop talk time. It is connected to your car’s visor with no wires, or can be used on your desk as a speakerphone. The company also claims that the gadget has ‘superior audio quality’ with less echo and noise cancellation. No idea on pricing, but the HCB-108 will be available in selected countries sometime this Q4 in black and silver colors.

Source : Engadget-Mobile

Benq q2200wt

BenQ has increased its widescreen range to include the new 22 and 24-inch displays, the G2200WT and G2400WT. The new WT range provides users with a display that is adjustable in height, with 130mm movement; almost double that of regular competitive models. If that’s not ergonomic enough then a back & forth tilt, 90 degree pivot, and side to side swivel are easily adjusted to give users their personalised optimum viewing position. 

Both are ideal for business users who often spend long periods in front of a screen. Both widescreens will be housed in a sleek and stylish silver and black casing.

The G2200WT and G2400WT models come with DCR (dynamic contrast ratio), a 5 ms response time, a viewing angle of 160° vertical and 160° horizontal, Senseye® +Photo Technology and Windows® Vista™ Premium logo.

The G2200WT display arrives with a DCR of 2,500:1, 1,680 x 1,050 resolution (WSXGA+) and 300 cd/m² brightness. Additionally, the new model is equipped with dual inputs – D-sub connectivity and DVI-D supporting HDCP for uncompromised HD video. The G2400WT features a DCR of 4,000:1, 1,920 x 1,200 resolution (WUXGA), 250 cd/m² brightness and a headphone jack. Furthermore, this widescreen model has DVI (with HDCP) and D-sub ports, as well as an HDMI™ interface.

The EU Directive lays down general prevention principles at workplaces including the installation of TFT monitors. Generally, G-Series monitors are engineered with user comfort and environmental responsibility in mind. For example, to guarantee an ergonomic computer workstation both widescreen displays G2200WT/G2400WT provide users with, among other things, a flexible screen adjustment to arrange the screen viewing individually, including pivot and height adjustment. TCO03 compliance guarantees that G-monitors meet the strictest standards for ergonomics, ecology, emissions and energy. An ENERGYSTAR rating further ensures reduced power consumption in all modes – on, standby and off.

Productivity in the office is increased via the large wide-format display sizes. For Word documents, users can easily view two pages side by side at 100%, while for applications such as Excel and desktop publishing, more data and graphics can be displayed at one time. Large-screen viewing also enables easier navigation through multiple open applications.

Advanced BenQ Senseye®+Photo technology guarantees that the colour and image quality of the new model is even more brilliant. Using the standardised sRGB colour space, Senseye®+Photo technology ensures colour-accurate image reproduction over sRGB-compatible peripheral equipment, including printers and digital cameras.

The BenQ G2200WT and G2400WT will be available in August at a recommended retail price of G2200WT £180 inc VAT, and G2400WT £318 inc VAT. For further info visit the Benq website.