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NEC will release the new LCD screen in August 2008. The NEC EA261WM LCD monitor is a 26 inch screen that offers WUXGA resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness level, 5ms response time, 92% color gamut, 4-port USB hub, 4-way adjustable stand and on-screen display controls. The NEC EA261WM is priced at $679.99 with 3-year warranty. [Engadget]

Priced at between $1700 to $2700 depending on the size, the Philips Eco TV 7000 Series is the new high-end model that features 120Hz LCD panels controlled by an image processor, and have hidden speakers. The 56 inch variant will be released next month. [Electronista]

Acer today introduced its G24 gaming monitor that features 50,000:1 ACM contrast and 2ms quick response time. This 24-inch 1920×1200 widescreen is suitable for true 1080p playback. Other features include Acer CrystalBrite technology, 400-nit brightness, 160/160 viewing angle, multimedia connectivity, Acer eColor and eDisplay technologies and intuitive onscreen display controls. No info on pricing so far. [Aving]

Sony has released a new series of BRAVIA TVs that reduce your power consumption to 89W. This JE1 Series uses fluorescent tubes that provide higher luminance efficiency at lower electric voltage with optical film that gives off a higher light transmission rate. The KDL-32JE1 features a 32-Inch LCD Panel in WXGA Resolution (1366×768 ), HDMI interface, Digital TV Tuner, and a contrast ratio of 2500:1 as well as a view angle of 178 degrees. The KDL-32JE is going for about 900€. [Akihabara]

Asus comes back with the world slimmest 22 Inch widescreen LCD display. The Asus LS221H LCD features a 9H-hardness glass panel for scratch resistant protection. The screen provides 1680×1050 WSXGA+ resolution, 2ms response time(gray-to-gray), ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) 4000:1
16.7 million display colors, 300nits brightness level and 170°(H)/160°(V) wide viewing angles. The LS221H also adopts Splendid Video Intelligence Technology. [FarEastGizmos]

Sharp has introduced the world’s largest (108″) widescreen LCD monitor for business and commercial applications, the LB-1085. It provides a resolution of 1980×1080, a contrast ratio of 1200:1, a brightness of 400cd/m², a 176° viewing angle, and a response speed of 6ms (gray-to-gray). [Engadget]

LG will be launching the new Flatron W2252TE 22″ widescreen LCD monitor. It comes with a 45% power reduction compared to other models so you can save about 40 watts during usage. It is claimed to be the “greenest LCD monitor on the market”. There’s no word on pricing but will be available in the UK from August onwards. [SmartPlanet]

Hyundai has recently introduced a new 3D LCD display that adopts TriDef technology. The Hyundai W220S is a 22 inch monitor also doubles up as a normal 2D display. But if you wear polarized glasses, the 3D images can be viewed. Priced at around €590, the monitor offers WSXGA+ resolution (1,680 x 1,050), Brightness level of 300cd/m², Contrast ratio of 1,000:1, Response time of 5ms, HDMI/DVI-D interface and a couple of 3 watts integrated speakers. [Akihabara] More »

HP will be dropping a color critical display called the DreamColor LP2480xz. Checking in at 24-inches diagonal, this 30-bit, LED-backlit features more than 1 billion colors” and 64 times the colors available on mainstream LCDs.” It was designed in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and comes with the HP DreamColor engine software and calibration kit for about $3,499. The LP2480xz also runs at a standard-for-its-size 1920 x 1200 pixels. [HP] More »

Acer will be launching their “world’s first 24-inch Full HD / 16:9 ratio LCD monitor.” It has a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, a 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, touch-sensitive on-screen display and a 2-millisecond gray-to-gray response time. No word on price or an exact release date yet. [Computer Monger]