Samsung and Microsoft have started taking pre-orders of the SUR40 multitouch display. Dubbed as the Surface 2, the device has the ability to recognize fingers, hands, and objects. The Samsung SUR40 is a fully-embedded PC with a high definition 40-inch wide touchscreen display, a 2.9GHz AMD Athlon II X2 Dual-Core processor, the AMD Radeon HD 6750M Series graphics card, a 4GB of RAM, a 320GB of hard disk drive and an embedded version of Windows 7 Professional 64-bit with a Surface 2.0 SDK. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
Microsoft Research and the Carnegie Mellon Human Computer Interaction Institute have collaborated to create the OmniTouch. It is a wearable device that turns any surface in the user’s environment such as notebooks, walls, body parts, or tables into a touch interface. The OmniTouch enables graphical, interactive, multitouch input on everyday surfaces. The device uses a pico projector and a 3D scanner that work on a similar principle to the Microsoft Kinect. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more
Wacom has unveiled the new Bamboo Connect, Capture, and Create tablets. The Wacom Bamboo Connect is an entry-level model that features 1,024 pressure levels, a 5.8-inch x 3.6-inch active area and a 2540 lpi resolution for pinpoint accuracy. The device comes bundled with a full version of Autodesk Sketchbook Express. The Wacom Capture is perfect for photo editing using Adobe Photoshop Elements. This model offers multitouch input, so you can edit photos with your finger gestures. And finally, the Wacom Create offers a larger 8.5-inch x 5.4-inch active area, which is ideal for art projects that require a larger digital canvas. The Wacom Bamboo Connect, Capture, and Create are priced at $79.99, $99.99, and $199.99, respectively. Read more
The Light Touch is an interactive projector that instantly transforms any flat surface into a touchscreen. The gadget adopts the Holographic Laser Projection (HLP) technology, which creates bright, high-quality video images in WVGA resolution. Integrated infrared sensors detect motion and turn the projected image into a 10.1-inch virtual touchscreen. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more
Lenovo has revealed that it’s working on a 23-inch “home tablet”, which could be moved from room to room and used on tables throughout users’ homes. According to William Cai, Lenovo’s senior marketing specialist, the Lenovo 23-inch tablet is indeed focused on home users, which can be simply moved from one room to another for gaming, TV and computer purposes. The company is working on to provide the device maximum life on battery and to bring its weight down since it will have a huge display. Too bad, there is no further info about this gadget. Stay tuned for more updates. [TechRadar]
Hanwha Japan comes back with their latest touchscreen LCD namely the HM-TL10T. Measuring 220mm x 416mm x 219.15mm and weighing 1,100 grams, the 10.1-inch ultra-portable touchscreen LCD boasts a 1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution, a 500:1 contrast ratio, a 28ms response time and a 250cd/m2 brightness. The HM-TL10T is a resistive touchscreen that can be used with a stylus and fingers. Its stand can be folded and adjusted for comfort and usability, while the screen is compatible with VESA Mounting Interface Standard (FPMPMI) 75mm. Additional features include HDMI, DVI-D, Analog RGB (VGA) and Video (RCA × 2). [Akihabara]
The AMX Modero MVP-9000i is designed to deliver the flexibility demanded in today’s commercial and residential applications. The gadget combines the speed and security of a wired Ethernet connection with the freedom of an 802.11 a/b/g wireless connection. The MVP-9000i features a 9-inch LED backlit display, a built-in speaker, a microphone, more than 1GB of flash memory, a USB 2.0 port and a microSD slot. The AMX Modero MVP-9000i is priced at £3,500 ($5,291) each. [Newlaunches]
Hewlett-Packard will launch the new HP Pavilion dv6 in May 19th, 2010. The new laptop comes equipped with the company’s MediaSmart and TouchSmart softwares that provide seamless integration with entertainment apps including Hulu, Twitter, and much more. The HP Pavilion dv6 is powered by Quad Core processors, up to 1TB of storage, a 15.6-inch touchscreen display, a Dolby advanced audio system with Altec Lansing speakers, VGA, eSATA and HDMI ports. Available in a brushed aluminum finish or HP Imprint finishes in black cherry, champagne and sonoma red, the HP Pavilion dv6 is priced at $529.99 for the AMD-powered version and $649.99 for the Intel-powered version. [Press Release via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Canon has recently introduced the latest Canon SD3500 IS or also known as the Digital IXUS 210 in Europe. Measuring 99mm x 56mm x 22mm and weighing 160grams, the camera sports a 14.1-megapixel image sensor, a 24mm genuine Canon lens, a 3.5-inch PureColor II Touch TFT LCD, and a 5x optical zoom. Additional features include Face Detection, Smart Shutter, an HDMI out, a Touch AF and Smart Flash Exposure. Expandable memory slots available include SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus and HC MMCplus. The Canon SD35000 IS is currently available in black, gold, silver and pink. No info on pricing so far. [dpreview via Digital Camera Blog]
The Boogie Board from Improv Electronics adopts the Reflex LCD technology from Ohio’s Kent Displays. The Reflex LCD is a pressure-sensitive flexible plastic that requires zero power to retain what’s written on it and only a small watch battery to erase the screen. Written and graphic images are created with an included stylus or any other instrument that will apply the desired pressure (even with a finger nail). The Boogie Board’s Reflex LCD is highly responsive to variable amounts of pressure that provides a writing experience very similar to paper and pencil. The Boogie Board LCD tablet retails for $29.97. [CrunchGear]
