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Visualized: 3D3 Solutions scans our face in two seconds flat
See that bloke? That's Darren Murph. Well, a digital representation of the human version, anyway. That image was captured in two painless seconds at the hands of 3D3 Solutions, which was on-hand here at SIGGRAPH to demonstrate its newest FlexScan setups. The rig that snapped our face rings up at around $10,000, and relies on a Canon DSLR (strictly for capturing textures), a projector and a secondary camera. As you've likely picked up on, this is hardly designed for average DIYers, but these solutions are also far more detailed and flexible than using Microsoft's Kinect. We're told that the company recently started to support Nikon cameras as well, and for those who'd prefer to use their existing cameras / PJs, a hobbyist-centric software package will allow you to do just that. The only problem? Figuring out where the $2,700 (for software) is going to come from. Head on past the break for a demonstration vid, or peruse the gallery below if you're feeling extra creepy. %Gallery-130289%
Eizo rolls out 17-inch FlexScan T1751 multitouch monitor
Eizo may not be aiming this one directly at average consumers, but there's nothing stopping you from picking up its new 17-inch FlexScan T1751 monitor to make your industrial-style multitouch dreams come true. As you can sort of see above, this one can either be used upright or titled nearly flat, and it packs a non-widescreen, 5:4 aspect ratio -- albeit with a slightly disappointing 1,280 x 1,024 resolution. The monitor will work with a touch pen and gloved hands, however, and you'll get a decent 178 degree viewing angle, along with a 1,500:1 contrast ratio, a pair of built-in 0.5W speakers, a headphone jack and, true to its industrial nature, a non-scratch surface made of reinforced glass. No official word on a price or release date, unfortunately -- Eizo is simply telling folks to check with their local distributor for details.
Eizo 24-inch FlexScan S2433W-H debuts, inspires blank stares
When not thrilling us with their excessively ugly HDTVs, the kids at Eizo usually have a relatively benign monitor or two to send our way. The FlexScan S2433W-H is a 24.1-inch LCD that sports WUXGA resolution (1920x1200), a 16ms response time, a DVI-D (HDCP) port, DisplayPort, and a coverage rate of 96% of Adobe RGB. Look for this guy in Japan on September 1, with the PR listing the price as a cool ¥94,800 about ($1,000).[Via Akihabara]
Eizo 23-inch FlexScan EV2333W-H chooses DisplayPort, not HDMI
Nobody was happy to see digital video standards splinter along the lines of DisplayPort and HDMI back in 2007. Two years on and Dell and Apple seem to be the primary forces behind the standard as the rest of the consumer electronics industry opts for straight-up HDMI. Kind of makes you wonder if DisplayPort is the new Firewire particularly with HDMI 1.4 and minascule Type D HDMI plugs around the corner. At least Eizo's tossing DisplayPort another bone today with the introduction of its 23-inch FlexScan EV2333W-H in Japan. The 1920x1080 pixel display with 3000:1 contrast, 300nits of brightness, and 7-ms response also packs a DVI-D jack to help ease the transition. It'll cost ¥54,800 (about $560) when it lands in Japan mid-July. Not exactly a game-changer.
Eizo's FlexScan EV2023W / EV2303W LCD monitors turn off when humans are away
Not that we haven't seen LCD monitors get less demanding when it comes to energy, but we've yet to see a company take eco-friendliness this far. Professional LCD maker Eizo has just announced a new pair of panels (the 20-inch FlexScan EV2023W-H and the 23-inch EV2303W-T) that boast a "human presence sensor." As the phrase implies, these displays are designed to shift to power saving mode when it realizes that its master has vacated the area, and when they return, it automatically flips back on in order to keep from being bashed by one of many USB-connected peripherals. Unfortunately, it seems the human detection timer can't be changed from 40 seconds, and no, there are no current plans to implement a robot presence sensor once the Apocalypse is realized.[Via FarEastGizmos]
Eizo debuts pair of new color-accurate FlexScan LCDs
Apart from the occasional foray into unconventional remote controls, Eizo is best known for its often-specialized monitors, and the company has returned to its stomping grounds with its latest announcement: a pair of new FlexScan LCDs that promise to cover 95% of the Adobe RGB color space (and 92% of the NTSC color gamut). Those include the FlexScan S2242W-H and FlexScan S2232W-E, both of which are 22-inchers, with the former boasting a full 1920x1200 resolution and the latter dialing things back slightly to 1680x1050. Otherwise, the two seem to be mostly identical, with each sporting a 1,200:1 contrast ratio, a 12ms black-to-white response time, VGA and HDCP-capable DVI ports (but no HDMI), a pair of USB ports, and pair of built-in 0.5W speakers. No indication of a release over here, as usual, but folks in Japan will be able to pick 'em up next month for ¥69,800 yen and ¥62,800 (or roughly $780 and $700).[Via Electronista]
Eizo introduces FlexScan S2432W-H LCD monitor with DisplayPort
It's been a hot minute since we've spotted a FlexScan monitor from Eizo, but the outfit is hitting back today with a DisplayPort-equipped new member in the S2432W-H. The 24-incher includes a native WUXGA resolution (1,920 x 1,200), 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 360 cd/m2 brightness and a response time of 16-milliseconds. You'll also find an ambient light sensor, HDCP compatibility and that all-important DisplayPort. Oh, and for those unfamiliar with Eizo's prices, brace yourself: this one will go for around $938 when it ships in Japan next month.[Via Engadget Spanish]
Eizo pitches new FlexScan HD2452W monitor at gamers
Eizo's certainly no stranger to high-end monitors, and the company's now expanding its offerings yet again, this time with an LCD targeted specifically at gamers. Judging from the specs, however, the 24-inch FlexScan HD2452W should please just about anyone with the necessary money to spend, with it boasting a full WUXGA resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 450Cd/m2 brightness, and just about every port you could want, including two HDMI -- not to mention a 24p mode to make the most of those Blu-ray discs. About the only place it falls a bit short, it seems, is with the response rate, which clocks in at a hefty 16 ms. Look for this one to hit Japan sometime next month for the rough equivalent of $1,250.[Via BIOS]
EIZO's 24-inch FlexScan for the colorblind
Eizo's back with a new 24-inch Flexscan SX2461W-U monitor for the colorblind color-weak chromatically sight challenged interpeoples. It chews the same CUD (Color Universal Design) technology of their 19-incher which uses shapes, positions, patterns, and so on to communicate color information back to the user. The monitor itself is capable of 92% color reproduction on a 1,920 x 1200 panel with 850:1 contrast and 300cd/m2 brightness. It will source input from a pair of HDCP-enabled DVI jacks while passing USB back to your PC with a pair of USB 2.0 ports. Available in Japan starting December 6 for ¥136,000 or about $1,047 of the green stuff, or blue stuff, depending.[Via Akihabara News]
Eizo whips up FlexScan SX2761W / SX2461W LCD monitors
If you have a seemingly insatiable appetite for screen real estate, Eizo's out to satisfy. The firm has unleashed a new duo of FlexScan monitors, which both sport a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution VA panel and the ability to be set up vertically or horizontally. As for the 24.1-inch SX2461W (pictured after the jump), it promises to reproduce 96-percent of the AdobeRGB color space and features a 850:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, six-millisecond response time, HDCP-compliant DVI connector and a pair of USB ports. The 27-incher differs by handling 95-percent of the AdobeRGB color space, sporting 320 cd/m2 brightness and giving users a few more inches (but not pixels, mind you) to work with. Price wise, the little(r) fellow will run you a stiff ¥137,800 ($1,202) when it lands next month, while the 27-incher will demand an additional ¥40,200 ($350).[Via Impress]Read - FlexScan SX2761WRead - FlexScan SX2461W
Eizo intros 30-inch FlexScan SX3031W-H monitor
Eizo sure looks to have outdone itself with its latest FlexScan monitor, which considerably ups the size and specs (and price) over the company's previous models. Leading the list of attention-grabbing specifications is the monitor's 2560 x 1600 (or WQXGA) resolution which, when combined with the dual DVI inputs, can also be split down the middle to let you use two computers at 1200 x 1600 apiece. Otherwise, Eizo says you'll get 100% coverage of the NTSC color gamut, along with a 900:1 contrast ratio, a brightness rating of 260cd/m2, and a pair of USB 2.0 ports, among other more common features. Look for it to set you back around $2,555 when it lands this December.[Via Engadget Japanese]
Eizo's 24.1-inch FlexScan HD2441W LCD does Full HD
Eizo's HD2451W not good enough for you? Looks like the firm is cranking out yet another widescreen monitor, but the differences aren't all that substantial. Nevertheless, the FlexScan HD2441W sports a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 178-degree viewing angles, HDCP-compliant DVI port, VGA, twin HDMI inputs, OutlineEnhancer filtering, audio out, several USB ports, picture-in-picture, and a touch sensitive slide bar to access the on-screen display adjusters. Thie device will be arriving in black, a white-silver combination, and titanium silver color schemes, and will include a five year warranty to help you rest easier. No word yet on price, but it should be filtering onto select shelves any minute.
Eizo's 24-inch HD2451W LCD monitor loves some HD
Yup, it's another 24-inch, 1920 x 1200 LCD monitor with 1000:1 contrast ratio. Not that that's a bad thing. This time, it's Eizo doing the honors with this, their ¥149,800 (about $1,232) FlexScan HD2451W. That "HD" in the name gives a hint to the panel's 2x HDMI inputs for 1080p sourced content. It also packs more traditional HDCP-enabled DVI and D-Sub15 inputs for your computers as well as S-Video and composite inputs for your other AV equipment. Rounding things out are a 450cd/m2 brightness, 16ms response, DVI and D-sub 15 inputs, a 2x USB hub, and the ability to pivot into portrait mode. The only thing that seems to be missing is LED backlighting. Eizo is also offering a business-minded FlexScan S2431W without all the pesky video inputs for ¥114,800 (about $944) or a 20.1-inch, 1680 x 1050 FlexScan S2031W for ¥59,800 (about $492) if your boss is a bit tight with the budget. All should hit Japan starting June 7. Check the backside ports on the HD2451W after the break.[Via Impress]
Eizo's SlimEdge FlexScan 21 and 24-inch monitors: you call that slim?
If you liked Eizo's 19-inch FlexScan LCD then check these 21.1-inch and 24-inch panels from Eizo's SlimEdge (and FatAzz) lineup of monitors. While there's no doubting the ultra-slim bezel of that other Eizo SlimEdge we saw, this is pushing it. The 24-inch, S2411W brings a 1920x1200 WUXGA resolution and 6-ms response while the 21.1-inch, S2111W features a 1680x1050 WSXGA+ resolution and 8-ms response. Both panels share some of the picture processing technology of their Foris.TV brethren while delivering a 178-degree visibility, 450cd/m2 brightness, and a 1000:1 (native) on up to 3000:1 contrast ratio when their contrast optimizer magic is switched on. They also feature 2x HDCP-enabled DVI-I inputs and 2x USB 2.0 jacks. Expect the chubsters to hit Japan starting December 6th, with the S2411W set to pull ¥139,800 (about $1,183) while the S2111W will set you back a more modest ¥89,250 (about $755). Pics of the S2111W on the flip.[Via Impress] Read -- S2411W Read -- S2111W
EIZO kicks out adjustable 19-inch FlexScan S1931-SE LCD
EIZO is fleshing out its already robust lineup of diversified 19-inch LCDs by offering up the FlexScan S1931-SE. The display boasts an "EZ-UP" stand which makes raising and lowering the monitor to match your comfort level a breeze, but manages to sport otherwise uninspiring specs. It rocks a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 280cd/m2 brightness, 8-millisecond response time, and a set of not-exactly-skull-rattling 0.3-watt stereo speakers. The company showcases its "178 degree viewing angle" and built-in "BrightRegulator" -- which apparently adjusts the monitor's brightness setting based on surrounding light levels -- and it also offers up a pair of DVI inputs and one VGA port in the connection department. The S1931-SE will be available overseas for ¥69,800 ($594) later this month. [Via Impress]
EIZO's 19-inch FlexScan L797, now with yummy CUD
Eizo just spat-out 19-inches of top-quality CUD for your graphics department to lap up. Designed apparently to assist the color blind, the FlexScan L797 is the first to carry the mark of the CUD, or Color Universal Design, and comes loaded with a "color vision simulation facitlity" to redisplay an on-screen image as a trichromasticly-challenged person would see it. Hell, we're just going off the machine translation here, which also says something about "the potato, by the fact that you improve" so who knows. Nevertheless, the LCD is capable of 1280x1024 (SXGA), a 450:1 contrast ratio, 20-millisecond response cause Jimmy don't game, 170-degree visibility, and 2x DVI inputs. Should drop in Japan for ¥130,000 or about $1,108 starting October 20th.
Eizo launches a pair of UXGA FlexScan LCDs
Nothing too standout, but Eizo has announced couple of new FlexScan LCDs for Japan. Both the 21.3-inch S2100 and the 20.1-inch S2000 screens sport 1600 x 1200 resolutions, 1000:1 contrast ratios, 8ms response times, 300cd/m2 of brightness, and 178 degrees of viewing angle. The displays have the DVI hookup and some USB jazz, but we're quite in the dark as to the price and release date of these screens.[Via Akihabara]Read - FlexScan S2000Read - FlexScan S2100
