I-O Data is gearing up to drop another Full HD monitor ‘LCD-MF234XPGBR’ in Japan. Featuring an IPS panel, this new 23-inch LED-backlight monitor delivers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 14ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 1.5W speakers and has mini D-Sub, DVI-D and 2x HDMI connectors. The LCD-MF234XPGBR will start shipping in Japan from late February for around 26,800 Yen (about $348). [I-O Data]
Ark PC hits back by bringing you their latest gaming PC, the CY-AF8A99A-C2 Tathlum. This BTO (Build To Order) system sports a 3.60GHz AMD FX-8150 (8-core) processor, an AMD 990FX + SB950 chipset, an AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 1TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (SP1) OS (Standard Configuration). The CY-AF8A99A-C2 Tathlum will set you back 167,800 Yen (about $2,178). [Product Page]
Logitech has rolled out the One-Seg Tuner LDT-1Si01 for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod. The digital TV tuner connects to your iOS devices via the 30-pin dock connector. The gadget features a retractable antenna and a micro USB port. You can also record TV show using the accompanying app. The Logitec One-Seg Tuner LDT-1Si01 is currently available in Japan for 7,980 Yen ($103). [Product Page]
If you are looking for a new speaker, then check out the Onkyo GX-W100HV bookshelf speaker. What makes this speaker special is that it supports DLNA. The Onkyo GX-W100HV speaker uses 802.11 b/g/n WiFi with WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to your wireless router. When the speakers are connected to your router, gadgets and devices that are DLNA capable should be able to find the speakers and connect to them. The speaker consists of a 12cm A-OMF woofer and a 3cm tweeter, producing 15 Watts per channel. Other specs include optical and analog inputs. The Onkyo GX-W100HV speaker will be launched on February 18th, 2012 for 40,000 Yen or around $520. [Kakaku]
The Klipsch M40 active noise canceling headphones are designed to eliminate all the background and ambient noises, while you focus on the music. These headphones feature a pair of 40mm woofers that produce deep bass and dynamic mid-range, while an active crossover 15mm tweeter offers crisp, clean highs. The Klipsch M40 requires a single AAA battery to enables the active noise canceling mode. The battery provides enough juice for up to 45-hour. Other specs include a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, an impedance of 32 Ohms, 2 detachable cables that fit any 3.5mm audio jack and a built-in microphone. The Klipsch M40 active noise-canceling headphones retails for $349.99. [Klipsch]
Toshiba has decided to release the AT200 (Excite 10) Android tablet in the UK via Carphone Warehouse. Powered by the Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS, the thin Android tablet comes jam packed with a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, a 1.2GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, a 1GB of RAM, a 5MP rear-facing digital camera with 720p video recording, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, A-GPS and HDMI. The 16GB model retails for £399 (around $631), while the 32GB model is priced at £449 (around $710). [Unwiredview]
Samsung has recently introduced the Smart Touch Remote Control. The remote features a voice recognition capability and a built-in touchpad. The voice recognition capability will be supported in the Samsung ES8000 Smart TV, while the trackpad enables easier web browsing on the Smart TV. The Samsung Smart Touch Remote Control is compatible with Samsung’s TV line up, set-top box and Blu-ray player. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [SammyHub]
ATP Electronics has showed off a new line of industrial grade SSDs called the Velocity SI Pro. Available in 30GB, 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacities, these rugged 2.5-inch SSDs are equipped with SLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a built-in 128/256-bit AES hardware encryption, ATP SMART Life Monitor and Secure Erase technologies and can withstand temperatures ranging from -40 to +85 degrees Celsius. In terms of performance, these SSDs deliver read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 500MB/s, respectively. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [Softpedia]
I-O Data is about to launch a new LCD monitor for the Japanese market called the LCD-DTV244XBR. This new 23.6-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 5ms response time, and comes with a built-in digital TV tuner. The monitor also features two built-in 3W stereo speakers and a number of connectivity ports including HDMI, mini D-Sub, Composite and S-Video. The LCD-DTV244XBR will begin shipping in Japan from late February for around 29,800 Yen (about $388). [I-O Data]
Cougar’s latest mid-tower PC case ‘Solution’ is finally making its way to European market starting next week. Aimed at gamers, the Solution supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and features a unique honeycomb & mesh hybrid design, a top-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, three 5.25-inch external drive bays, one 3.5-inch external drive bay, six 3.5-inch internal drive bays, one 2.5-inch internal drive bay, seven expansion slots and has one 120mm fan at the rear. The Solution will retail for 55 Euro (about $73). [Cougar]
