HP comes back with their largest computer LCD display known as the 2709m. This 27-inch monitor supports a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1920×1080 Full HD resolution, a 5ms On/Off response times (typical), a 3ms Gray to Gray response times, a 400 nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 30,000 dynamic contrast ratio, and a 92% color gamut. Other features include a 4-Watts speaker system, an anti-glare treatment for its display, an HDMi input, DVI and VGA connectivity. The HP 2709m is now available for around $500. [Product Page]
The next generation of CinemaView displays will be equipped with Mini DisplayPort connectors alongside a TV add-on. The new models will be larger than its predecessors and will start with the 24-inch model. The new screen now features four USB ports, 2ms of response time and 1,000:1 contrast ratio. The price still remains at $499 each, but its launch has been moved back two months to October 2009.
Meanwhile, the new CinemaView 47 is a hybrid TV/PC display that comes with similar resolutions as that of a dedicated computer display, although it relies on Mini DisplayPort for input. The screen provides four USB 2.0 ports, 4ms response time and 4,000:1 contrast ratio. The CinemaView 47 will be launched in January 2010 for $1,499. [Electronista]
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]
The Viseo MDT243WG is Mitsubishi’s brand new 24.1-inch LCD that produces WUXGA resolution with a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a 500cd/m2 brightness level. Available in Satin Black, this LCD monitor also features two HDMI ports, S-Video, DVI-D (HDCP), D-Sub 15, and a couple of 5-Watts speakers. The Mitsubishi Viseo MDT243WG will be released in Japan later this month for 99800 Yen ($1,048). [Mitsubishi]
Philips has rolled out its new LCD display with a built-in infrared presence sensor. Known as the Philips Brilliance, the LCD monitor adopts “PowerSensor” technology, which can detect whether you’re sat in front of it or not and adjust brightness accordingly. If you get up from your chair and move away from the monitor, the brightness will immediately dim to reduce power consumption by 50%. You can also configure the sensor’s sensitivity The sensor is able to detect between 30cm and 120cm from the screen. If you are interested, you can purchase the Philips Brilliance when it is released in July for around $284. [Pocket-lint]
If you plan to buy a new 19-inch widescreen LCD, then check out the new LCD screen from Iiyama. The ProLite E1908WS-B features WSXGA+ (1680×1050) resolution with a 20000:1 contrast ratio (ACR). Other features include a DVI-D HDCP and D-Sub connector. No info on pricing so far. [Akihabara]
Acer today launched two desktops and one LCD display. The new Aspire M5800 tower comes jam packed with a 2.66GHz Core 2 Quad CPU with a 8GB of RAM, a 1.5GB GeForce GT230 graphics, a 740GB drive and a HDMI out for $800. Meanwhile, the Aspire M3800 and X3810 feature a 2.5GHz Pentium with an integrated X4500 graphics and a HDMI out. The Aspire M3800 and X3810 retails for $450 in a tower or $529 in a low-profile case. Acer also released the 23-inch H235H LCD display, which offers a 1080p resolution, a 2ms response time, a 160-degree viewing angle, and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio for $239. Read more
LG has released two new wireless 55-inch LCD HDTVs in the form of 55LH95 and 55LH93. Both LCDs feature the company’s latest ultrathin LED-backlit sets and packs a total of 3,360 LEDs, which is around seven times that used in most edge-lit LED TVs. Other features include a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a wireless feature which allows various devices such as DVD players and game consoles connected to the local network to transmit information wirelessly without the need for an HDMI cable. The LG 55LH95 and 55LH93 are priced at around $5,500 and $5,900, respectively. [Press Release]
Samsung will release its new VC240 LCD monitor this Fall 2009. The 24-inch LCD screen boasts an integrated 5-megapixel webcam for HD desktop video conferencing. Priced at $1,999, this LCD screen is also compatible with virtually all VoIP systems and SIP control units, so you can use this as business communications tool. All video will be compressed in H.264 codec. Other features include a noise-canceling microphone, and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. [OhGizmo]
Steelcase today launched the Eyesite, which is an innovative monitor arm that can be configured to support up to three 24-inch LCDs in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios. When not needed the arm also folds almost flat to give more desk space. The arm can also be adjusted up and down with a feather-touch adjustment. TheEyesite will retail from $340 to $1,100, depending on the configuration. [SlipperyBrick]
