Nikon Corp and Nikon Imaging Japan Inc. will provide a service of converting a 2D picture into a 3D picture and displaying it on a digital photo frame viewable with the naked eye. Dubbed as “my Picturetown 3D”, the service will be launched in early December 2010 in Japan. These 3D pictures can be displayed on the Nikon NF-300i digital picture frame, which is dedicated to the my Picturetown 3D service. For your info, the Nikon NF-300i comes jam packed with a 7.2-inch LCD panel and lenticular lenses on it. 3D images can be viewed within a distance of about 1 meter. The resolutions of 2D and 3D images are both 800 x 600 pixels. The Android 2.1-powered digital picture frame features an Ethernet port supporting 100Base-TX, a USB port and a wireless LAN capability compatible with IEEE802.11b/g. The fee for the “my Picturetown 3D” service is 1,995 Yen ($24.49) per month or 19,950 Yen ($244) per year including rent for the Nikon NF-300i and a fee for converting up to three 2D images into 3D per month. [TechON]
ORTUS has proudly introduced the world’s smallest full HD display. Measuring at just 4.8-inch, the HAST (Hyper Amorphous Silicon TFT) screen features a 1,920×1,080 resolution and a pixel density of 458ppi. The new screen also supports 16.8 million colors and a 160 degree viewing angle. As a comparison, the iPhone 4′s Retina display measures at 3.5-inch and provides a 960×640 resolution and a pixel density of only 326ppi. [Impress]
AgfaPhoto has introduced six new digital photo frames that feature a 4:3 aspect ratio and SVGA resolution. The AgfaPhoto AF5108PS, AF5088PS and AF5078PS are designed for photos only, while the AgfaPhoto AF5108MS, AF5088MS and AF5078MS are multimedia frames that can also playback videos and music. All photo frames also have LED backlight LCD screens and use “Crystal Image HD” technology, which applies automatic adjustments to brightness, contrast, hue, colour balance, etc. These digital photo frames are priced at between €49.99 ($69) to €139.99 ($195), depending on the model. [PhotographyBLOG]
Eizo Nanao Corporation is ready to release a successor to the FlexScan T2351W 23-inch widescreen monitor, which was introduced in September 2010. Dubbed as the FlexScan T1751, the new 17-inch LCD monitor offers multitouch capabilities through Windows 7 for an intuitive way to use applications with two fingers on
the screen by tapping, scrolling, dragging, pinching, etc. The FlexScan T1751 is ideal for schools and businesses that prefer a smaller screen in a standard 5:4 aspect ratio. What’s more, this digital display complies with leading medical standards including EN60601-1, UL60601-1, and the CE Medical Device Directive, making it suitable for use in hospitals and clinics. The FlexScan T1751 features a VA (vertical alignment) panel with a native resolution of 1280 x 1024, a brightness level of 180 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The FlexScan T1751 uses optical imaging touch screen technology which accepts input from a bare or gloved hand as well as a touch pen. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Product Page]
The Hyundai IT 70-inch Table Monitor is similar with the Microsoft Surface. This monitor features multitouch capabilities, allowing you to use it for a business or education purpose or to create the ultimate iPad like gaming rig. What’s more, this Full HD monitor is also capable to be used as a regular TV. Too bad, there is no further info about the specification of this new table monitor. Stay tuned for more updates. [Akihabara]
Touch screen specialist Displax from Portugal today introduced their latest products in the form of the Displax Oqtopus and Overlay Multitouch. The Displax Oqtopus is a portable multi-touch table that is powered by the Microsoft Windows 7. it is capable of recognizing four independent inputs on a 42-inch screen and can recognize a stylus or even a gloved finger. The Displax Overlay Multitouch is a customizable overlay that sits on your LCD or Plasma TV and turns it into a touchscreen-capable display. You can get it to fit screens from 32-inch to 108-inch. The Displax Oqtopus is priced from 4500 Euros ($6,263) to 6500 Euros ($9,046), depending on whether you get a PC and/or LCD screen fitted to it. The Displax Overlay Multitouch retails for between 1300 Euros ($1,809) and 6000 Euros ($8,350), depending on the size. [Pocket-lint]
The Panasonic MW-20 comes equipped with an iPhone/ iPod Touch dock, allowing you to display any pictures on your iPhone/ iPod Touch. The gadget has a 9-inch LCD display on an adjustable hinge, a 2GB of internal storage and a 5.6-mm Super Slim Semi Dome Speaker. What makes this gadget more interesting is that the display adjusts its backlighting according to the ambient conditions. The gadget will also recharge your iPhone/ iPod touch while it’s docked. There’s also an SD card slot and support for Panasonic’s LUMIX Scene Mode Playback which can automatically pull together photos shot in the various different camera modes. Additional features include a clock, a calendar or other screensavers. The Panasonic MW-20 will go on sale in late November 2010 for $249.95 each. [Softpedia]
Amazon has started selling the Toshiba DMF102XKU 10-Inch Wireless Digital Media Frame for only $81.61, plus free shipping. FYI, the original price was $229.99, so you’re saving 65 percent off! The gadget comes jam packed with a 10-inch (800×480) widescreen LCD, a 1GB internal memory, movie and MP3 playback, a memory card slot, 802.11g Wi-Fi and a USB connectivity. The Toshiba wireless Photo frame also supports for Picasa, Flickr, and Facebook photos. [Amazon]
The GHV-DF8D is the latest 8-inch digital picture frame from Green-House. The gadget features a 800×600 pixel resolution LED-backlight display with a 500:1 contrast ratio, a USB port and a card reader. Additional features include a music player, a video player, an alarm clock and a calendar. There is no info on when this digital picture frame will be released in the US market. [Green-House]
The Elecom DPF-D7WS10 digital photo frame is now available for pre-order. Dubbed as the “La Maison de mémoire” (House of Memory), this digital display provides a 7-inch LED-backlighted TFT display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, a mini remote control, a USB port and a memory card slot. The Elecom DPF-D7WS10 is compatible with JPEG format and features several functions such as a clock, a calender and a slideshow mode. Available in white, pink and black, the Elecom DPF-D7WS10 digital photo frame retails for 11,250 Yen ($133). [Product Page]
