
Samsung Korea just rolled out its new 20.1-inch “Touch of Color” LED monitor, which is dubbed as the SyncMaster XL2370. The screen supports a Full HD resolution, an impressive 500,000:1 contrast ratio, and a fast 2ms response time. The Samsung “Touch of Color” XL2370 retails for €281 or equal to $391. [Akihabara]
by Johan on June 29, 2009

If you have several entertainment devices such as the Microsoft Xbox 360, Blu-ray player, Hi-Fi, and TiVo and you want to control them all at once, then you will need the neoHD from Yamaha. The device boasts three menus when your favorite entertainment devices are all hooked up – Watch, Listen and Play. Depending on your choice, the corresponding component will turn on and appear on screen. The Yamaha neoHD is priced at $800 each. [EngadgetHD]

Belkin just launched a new line of powerline networking gear that supports up to 1000Mbps of transfer speed that is perfect for streaming HD video and online gaming. The kit is called the Gigabit Powerline HD Started Kit and includes two adapters, one to connect to your router, and one to connect to your device. The Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit is now available in America and will be released in Europe in early August 2009. The F5D4076 starter kit retails for $149.99. [SlipperyBrick]

Hardcore gamers should check out this HD gaming PC from Maingear. Known as the Axess HD Gamer, the computer comes with powerful specifications. The PC is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor with up to 12GB DDR3 RAM, 2x nVidia GeForce 9800 GT cards in SLI, Phantom Lapboard, a Blu-ray optical drive, 8-channel HD audio, up to 4TB hard drive space, DVI-D, VGA, HDMI and component out. However, you should spend around $1,800 to $6,000 in order to buy this gaming machine. [Maingear]

The new GH-JEJ223SH-LB LCD monitor from Green-House Japan has a 2ms of response time and can achieve a superb 100000:1 contrast ratio, when its Dynamic Contrast Enhancement mode is turned on. This 21.5-inch Full HD LCD also provides a 300cd/m2 brighntess, HDCP and HDMI ports. [Akihabara]

The new Averatec 25.5-inch PC/TV Combo all-in-one computer is priced at only $999. The computer features a 1080p resolution with a built-in hybrid digital/analog TV tuner, an Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo E5200 (2.5GHz), a 8x super-multi DVD optical drive, a built-in 2.0-megapixel webcam, WLAN wireless 802.11N compliant networking and wired Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mb/s network connectivity. You can purchase the D1200 right now at Best Buy and Tiger Direct. [ChipChick]

Samsung has launched 20-inch SyncMaster P2050G and 23-inch P2350G LCD monitors in South Korea. These LCD screens come jam packed with a Crystal Rose black bezel, a 50000:1 contrast ratio, a 2ms response time and a Full HD resolution. No info on pricing so far. [SamsungHub]

PowerQ’s PowerHD-100 antenna measures at only 6.5-inch wide, but provides strong digital signal reception. The company claims their compact powered antenna can receive both OTA HDTV and SDTV digital signals from as far as 60 miles away. Measuring only 6.5-inch x 2.2-inch x 1.5-inch, the antenna is the perfect companion for laptops with digital TV tuner. You can buy the PowerHD-100 antenna at Amazon for $49.99. [technabob]

The ProLite E2008HDS-B from Iiyama Japan is available in two versions. The 20-inch model features a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 250cd/m2 brightness level and a maximum of 1600×900 pixels resolution. Meanwhile, the 21-inch model provides Full HD resolution, a 300cd/m2 brightness level and 1000:1 contrast ratio. The 20-inch and 21-inch models are priced at 17,800 Yen () and 15,800 Yen (), respectively. [Akihabara]

ZyXEL has quietly released the DMA-2500, which is a new Digital Media adapter that streams 1080p High-Definition Videos from networked storage to your HD television. The DMA-2500 is also DLNA 1.5 certified gadget and features built-in Access to Web TV and Internet Radio Live365. [dcview]