Australia-based Mad Uncle Cliff has designed the steampunk monitor that looks cool. It uses an LCD panel as its base, while the mod requires some copper piping, a spray pump and two 40mm speaker horns. No word on pricing or availability. [MAKE]
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AOC’s V22 Verfino is a 22 inch LED backlit panel at 1,680 x 1,050 resolution that provides 100,000:1 contrast ratio, HDMI inputs, 2ms response time, Dynamic contrast ratio control. I think this LCD monitor is perfect for gaming purpose. [Engadget]
Alioscopy and TCL have joined together to release their new 3D TV that doesn’t require 3D glasses. There is no further info about this 3D display. I think we must wait until the CES 2009. Stay tuned for more updates. [Engadget]
ViewSonic has recently released its 24 inch LCD HDTV known as the VT2430. It boasts 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250 nits of brightness, integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM TV tuner, HDMI 1.3 (with HDCP), VGA, Component, S-Video, Composite, and TV/cable input, 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. You can purchase this LCD HDTV for an affordable $399 each. [Viewsonic]
Japanese manufacturer Iiyama comes back with new entry-level LCDs in the form of the 22 inch ProLite E2209HDS and the 24 inch ProLite B2409HDS. Both LCD screens support Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a brightness of 300cd/m2. What makes these monitors special are that they also provide HDMI, DVI-D, and analog RBG input. The 22 inch ProLite E2209HDS and the 24 inch ProLite B2409HDS are priced at 29800 Yen and 34800 Yen, respectively. [Iiyama]
The IP65 is the latest water-dust proof LCD monitor from Collevo that can be used for outdoor purpose. The screen comes in sizes of 26-inch, 32-inch, and 40-inch with 1366×768 resolution, and 42-inch with 1920×1080 resolution. The Collevo Waterproof LCD monitor also features contrast ratio up to 1,500:1, and operating temperatures up to 50 degrees centigrade. [Digitimes]
The Mimo UM-710 is an USB-powered 7 inch LCD screen that boasts a resolution of 800×480. You can use this screen with your notebook via USB. The Mimo UM-710 provides a contrast ratio of 400:1, and a brightness of 350cd/m². You can choose your orientation of your screen in vertical or horizontal position. There is also one variant of this LCD screen, the Mimo UM-730 that has a 1.3MP webcam. [Akihabara]
Here is a new 20 inch monitor from Barco, that has the ability to render four times more shades of colors than most monitors (1024 levels). This monitor is specially designed for medical applications. The Barco MDRC-2120 boasts a 1600×1200 resolution. [Ubergizmo]
NEC of America today introduced the new member of MultiSync P series. The 22-inch P221W is specially designed for professional graphics who demand high quality LCD screen. The new widescreen monitor offers a 1680×1050 resolution, 96% wide color gamut coverage of AdobeRGB, automatic brightness adjustment, 1000:1 typical contrast ratio, 16ms response time, XtraView+ 178-degree viewing angle, and four-way ergonomic stand. You can purchase this new widescreen display in December 2008 onwards for approx. $637. NEC will also release the optional NEC SpectraviewII kit for hardware color calibration in December this year with a customized sensor and software for wide gamut LCD displays for $375. [Obsessable]
Acer comes back with a couple of new LCD displays in the form of the 21.5 inch H223HQbmid and the 24 inch H243Hbmid. Both models offer 1,920 x 1,080, HDMI port, and are able to be used as full HD displays for your entertainment needs. The 21.5 inch H223HQbmid and the 24 inch H243Hbmid are priced at €250 and €330, respectively. Not bad! [Ubergizmo]
