Magic Advertising Mirror from Magic Display China is a unique mirror that switches to an advertising display. Placed in a public toilet, the ads are displayed when no one is standing in front of it, but it switches to the mirror mode when someone comes near the mirror to wash their hands. Interesting! Watch the video to see what it’s like!
Samsung have been showing off their SyncMaster 940UX a.k.a. UbiSync LCD monitor at CeBIT 2007. The monitor does not need the conventional VGA or DVI ports since it connects to PC using a simple USB connection. The company claims that this USB monitor is capable of 32-bit color and DVD-quality video playback. Samsung’s UbiSync LCD will be available in May for $678.
The La Crosse WS-1025 Window Thermometer provides a large readout of the current temperature outside on a transparent LCD display. The gadget also shows the maximum and minimum temperatures for the day. All readings are automatically reset at midnight thanks to the internal clock. The La Crosse WS-1025 Window Thermometer sells for $12.95.
LG has rolled out their latest LCD monitor, the Flatron L1960-TR, which boasts 3000:1 contrast ratio. This 19-inch LCD screen has the DFC (Digital Fine Contrast) control technology that LG claims, “is as close as you get to the real thing.” The L1960-TR also provides both VGA and DVI video inputs. The LG Flatron L1960-TR LCD screen is priced at $289.99. Its widescreen version will be released in April this year.
Korea Times has reported that Samsung SDI will produce a slimmer, brighter, and clearer mobile phone display which is only a 0.74mm thick. However, they are also expected to mass produce their 1.9mm thick LCD module the 2nd quarter of 2007 which will be the slimmest LCD module in the market.
Nakamichi introduced the Kimono at CES 2007. It is the 42 inch LCD display that comes with a hand-lacquered display which shimmers like the finish of a grand piano. According to the company, the Kimono LCD display provides the full 1080p experience as well as SRS TruSurround multi-channel audio. FYI, Nakamichi is well known for its line of home entertainment systems.
There’s been a battle between LCD photo frame makers lately, and everyone’s trying to come up with the best. This Ality Picca 8-inch LCD Photo Frame is quite a fighter. With its unique features including a calendar that lets you display specific photos or movies on certain days and times, it’s packed with 512MB internal memory and a slot extension for SD, MMC or MS memory cards. You can also use this frame as an alarm clock and you can play your tunes through its tiny speaker. The $300 tag is a little pricy though, but it sure beats old style picture framing.
Quixun introduced its new LCD TV, the Quixun QLA-XB32TV. It is a 32 Inch LCD TV which offers 1,366 x 768 pixels of screen resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 10W x 2ch speakers, an HDMI port, and a 176 degree viewing angle. This LCD TV will go on sale in August 7th in Japan. The price is $777 USD.