Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[LG launches new pair of TVs: DM2752 and M2752 can both double-up as your PC monitor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/lg-launches-new-pair-of-tvs-dm2752-and-m2752-can-both-double-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/lg-launches-new-pair-of-tvs-dm2752-and-m2752-can-both-double-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/lg-launches-new-pair-of-tvs-dm2752-and-m2752-can-both-double-up/#comments LG launch new pair of TVs: DM2752 and M2752 can double-up as your PC monitor

If your PC / media-hub combination is starting to strain the structural integrity of your desk, you might be interested in the latest TV sets from LG. Offering picture-in-picture functionality, both the 24-inch DM2752 and M2752 can embed one visual input from the HDMI ports on top of another, like your favorite episodes of your TV show of choice windowed as you gun your way through Max Payne 3. The IPS-screened DM model throws in some 3D capability (with glasses) and will arrive in July, while its dimensionally-challenged brother is already available now in several countries in Europe. The press release for the pair is right after the break.

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After taking a few years to get off of the ground, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) technology is now found in many modern phones as well as HDTVs from LG, Toshiba and Samsung. Now, Silicon Image has announced its second generation of chips to go in those devices with enhanced features. MHL if you'll recall, lets mobile devices connect to HDTVs via HDMI, while passing power and control signals along with the video. According to Silicon Image its new chips, the SiI8240 MHL transmitter (for phones, tablets, cameras and laptops) and SiI9617 MHL Bridge (for HDTVs, monitors and projectors) and dual-mode IP core (like the one in Samsung's Galaxy S II) upgrade the previous generation's capabilities with the ability to pass 1080p video at 60Hz (up from 30Hz) and charge up to twice as fast. There's a few more details in the press releases after the break, if you're wondering whether or not your phone / HDTV is down with MHL then check the specs or hit the Wikipedia link below.

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The FCC has been making a big push towards freeing up the airwaves for medical uses, and it just took one of its biggest steps on that front by proposing to clear space for wireless body area networks. Agency officials want to let devices operate in the 2.36GHz to 2.4GHz space so that patients can stay at home or at least move freely, instead of being fenced in at the hospital or tethered to a bed by wires. Devices would still need the FDA's green light, but they could both let patients go home sooner as well as open the door wider for preventative care. Voting on the proposal takes place May 24, which leaves our tech-minded hearts beating faster -- and if the proposal takes effect, we'll know just how much faster.

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Along with tons of new notebooks, HP is unveiling a 23-inch display, the 2311xi. The screen has a 1920 x 1080 resolution with a brightness of 250 nits, and makes use of an IPS panel to promise wide viewing angles (178 degrees both horizontally and vertically, says HP). Also on board are VGA, HDMI and DVI-D input. The display will go for $240 starting June 24th. In the meantime, you can check out the gallery of press photos below and, if you're really curious, feast your eyes on HP's demo video below the break.

Gallery: HP 2311xi

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In addition to all the laptops and printers HP announced today, it also has a few goodies for the cube monkeys out there. The company just outed a trio of business-grade desktops, along with two monitors. First up, there's the Compaq Elite 8300, which is aimed squarely at large businesses with IT-friendly tools like TPM, Intel's vPro technology and remote management via LANdesk. The Compaq Pro 4300, meanwhile, targets small businesses with its compact form factor and features like HP's Chassis Security Kit. The mid-size Compaq Pro 6300 aims to please both groups, with TPM protection, HP's BIOS solutions and the same 15-month life cycle program offered on the higher-end Elite 8300. Regardless of the model, you're looking at Ivy Bridge CPUs coupled with Intel's most up-to-date integrated graphics. Expect the 6300 and 8300 to land on June 4th, priced starting at $579 and $679, respectively. You'll have to wait a bit longer for the 4300, though: it'll arrive in Asia on the 22nd, and make its way to the US sometime this fall.

As for those monitors, HP's introducing one with a touchscreen, and another more nondescript model. Starting with the former, the Compaq L2206tm has a 21.5-inch (1920 x 1080) multitouch display with a VGA port, two USB 2.0 sockets and DVI output with HDCP support. Meanwhile, the Compaq LA2405x has a 24-inch, 1080p screen, along with VGA, DVI and DisplayPort output -- not to mention, a pair of USB 2.0 ports. Either way, they both have a 72 percent color gamut, 250-nit brightness level and viewing angles rated for 170 degrees across and 160 degrees vertical. The LA2405x is available today for $269, while the finger-friendly L2206tm is coming June 4th for $279. All those details and more in the press release after the break.

Gallery: HP Compaq Elite 8300

Gallery: HP Compaq Pro 4300

Gallery: HP Compaq Pro 6300

Gallery: HP Compaq L2206tm and LA2405x

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While LCD monitors with in-plane switching technology were once decidedly settled at the high end, LG apparently thinks its time for everyone to have one and is launching its mainstream IPS4 line. Executive VP JJ Lee says the aim is for IPS monitors to become "ubiquitous in every room", bringing better color reproduction, picture quality and wide viewing angles with them. So far we know they're slotting in just below the 3D-capable models shown off at CES, but there's nothing mentioned in the press release (included after the break along with another pic) about prices, sizes, specs or model numbers. If you're in the market however, expect to find out more soon since they will roll out to Asia first in May, followed by Europe and North America in "the coming weeks".

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If there's a large display as part of your workstation, you know how difficult it can be to keep track of all of your windows simultaneously, without missing a single update. Now imagine surrounding yourself with three, or four, or five jumbo LCDs, each littered with dozens of windows tracking realtime data -- be it RSS feeds, an inbox or chat. Financial analysts, security guards and transit dispatchers are but a few of the professionals tasked with monitoring such arrays, constantly scanning each monitor to keep abreast of updates. One project from the MIT Media Lab offers a solution, pairing Microsoft Kinect cameras with detection software, then highlighting changes with a new graphical user interface.

Perifoveal Display presents data at normal brightness on the monitor that you're facing directly. Then, as you move your head to a different LCD, that panel becomes brighter, while changes on any of the displays that you're not facing directly (but still remain within your peripheral vision) -- a rising stock price, or motion on a security camera -- are highlighted with a white square, which slowly fades once you turn to face the new information. During our hands-on demo, everything worked as described, albeit without the instant response times you may expect from such a platform. As with most Media Lab projects, there's no release date in sight, but you can gawk at the prototype in our video just after the break.

Gallery: MIT Media Lab: Perifoveal Display

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High-res Mountain Lion art could point to Retina Macs in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If that display up there looks familiar, it's because it's already won itself a fancy schmancy iF product design award. But as Prospero would say, 'tis new to thee -- at least if you live on this side of the Atlantic. Acer just announced it's bringing that very S23HL monitor to the US, along with four other models whose screens range in size from 20 to 27 inches. The S235HL is clearly the star of the show here, with a half-inch-thick frame and asymmetrical stand. (It has 1080p resolution and VGA / HDMI ports too, if you're interested in more than just the design.) Intrigued? You can expect to fork over $219 for it when it lands stateside next month.

Moving on, Acer also has two other 23-inch, 1080p monitors -- the S230HL Abd and Abii -- with the former packing VGA and DVI ports, and the latter trading DVI for two HDMI sockets. Look for those in April for $169 and $189, respectively. Of the lot, the most expensive is the 27-inch S271HL, a 27-inch, 1080p monitor with DVI, HDMI and a VESA mount. You can snag one now for a cool $329. Last but not least, if you're on a tighter budget there's the 20-inch S200HL, which has a more modest 1600 x 900 resolution, along with VGA and DVI ports. That's on sale now for $139. More info on all of these in the PR after the break, though we're pretty sure we passed on all the pertinent details already.

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Acer brings five monitors to the US, prices range from $139 to $329 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Glove-based CRTouch project turns old monitors into touchscreens originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crtcrtouchgloveglovesmonitortouchtouchscreenUHasseltUniversity of HasseltUniversityOfHasseltvideoFri, 09 Mar 2012 05:04:00 EST<![CDATA[ROCCAT Power-Grid app, Phobo gaming keyboard shift PC controls to your phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/roccat-power-grid-app-phobo-gaming-keyboard-shift-pc-controls-t/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/roccat-power-grid-app-phobo-gaming-keyboard-shift-pc-controls-t/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/roccat-power-grid-app-phobo-gaming-keyboard-shift-pc-controls-t/#comments ROCCAT Power-Grid app, Phobo gaming keyboard shift PC controls to your phoneRazer's switchblade concept may not have made it out of CES 2011, but its dynamic, adaptive keys lived on, both in the outfit's Star Wars: The Old Republic keyboard and Blade laptop. The hardware is slick, to be sure, but what if you could snag similar functionality for free from your local app marketplace? That's what ROCCAT hopes to deliver with its newly announced Power-Grid application. In addition to providing quick-key hungry gamers with a programmable touchscreen grid of applications and in-game macros, the handheld suite will let iOS and Android users monitor their gaming PC's vital statistics (such as CPU status, RAM usage, hard drive space, etc), manage Facebook, TeamSpeak, Skype and Twitter traffic, and even fine tune their audio settings -- all without the need to minimize their game.

Of course, delegating all of your text chatter to your smartphone means you'll be tapping up your responses on its itty-bitty touchscreen keyboard -- at least until ROCCAT finishes its companion keyboard, Project Phobo. The modular PC keyboard not only provides a dock for your Power-Grid equipped mobile, but also lets you respond to texts, chats and tweets using its full array of keys. Pairing your phone with the Phobo will even route voice calls to your PC's gaming headset, leaving you free to continue to rack up kills without missing important business calls. The German peripheral outfit will be rolling out the beta to iOS devices after CeBIT, and says an Android version is scheduled for release at Gamescom 2012. Hit the break for the official press release and get a look at the Phobo keyboard in the gallery below.

Gallery: ROCCAT Power-Grid app and Phobo gaming keyboard press shots

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ROCCAT Power-Grid app, Phobo gaming keyboard shift PC controls to your phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Withings Baby Monitor makes its official, expensive US debut originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Withings Smart Baby Monitor drops through FCC's chimney originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Joe Pollicino contributed to this report.

Continue reading Samsung gets tired of neighbors watching its Transparent Smart Window, installs blinds

Samsung gets tired of neighbors watching its Transparent Smart Window, installs blinds originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCes 2012Ces2012displayeco friendlyeco-friendlyEcoFriendlyfuturegreengreen techgreen technologyGreenTechGreenTechnologyHDlcdmonitoroledsammysamsungtranslucentTransparentransparenttransparent displaytransparent lcdtransparent oledTransparentDisplayTransparentLcdTransparentOledSun, 15 Jan 2012 09:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Series 9 monitor and all-in-one eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/samsung-series-9-monitor-and-all-in-one-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/samsung-series-9-monitor-and-all-in-one-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/samsung-series-9-monitor-and-all-in-one-eyes-on/#comments After spotting a powered-off Series 9 display at a CES press event earlier this week, we told you we'd revisit it if we could actually show you that 27-inch, 2560 x 1440 panel in all its billion-color glory. Well, folks, here she is. Samsung's first PLS display for the consumer market is arriving in March or April for $1,199, and is arriving with a refreshed design that trades last year's slick surfaces for an aluminum base. We'll let those hands-on photos speak for themselves, but hopefully from where you're sitting you can still appreciate those wide viewing angles, deep blacks and rich colors.

And what of last year's Series 9 monitor? Samsung recycled the glossy, asymmetrical design, added a slot-loading Blu-ray drive and turned it into a high-end all-in-one. The 27-inch display has 1080p resolution, and the same kind of Ultra Clear panel Samsung uses in its televisions to make sure that glossy finish isn't too reflective. And though Samsung doesn't have too many specs to share, we know it has a quad-core Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, a TV tuner and an unspecified AMD graphics card with 1GB of video memory. As you'd expect, it also comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard, the latter of which has some surprisingly cushy keys, given the island layout and all. No word on pricing or availability, though a Samsung rep told us the company has no plans to bring this stateside.

Edgar Alvarez contributed to this report.

Gallery: Samsung Series 9 monitor eyes-on

Gallery: Samsung Series 9 all-in-one eyes-on

Samsung Series 9 monitor and all-in-one eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New displays? ViewSonic's got 'em. Take, for example, the TD2220, an LED monitor that features two-point touch interaction, two USB ports, a two-watt speaker and a 360-degree swiveling screen. Then there's the TDi2340, a so-called "anchor for cloud computing devices," a display that connects wirelessly to tablets, smartphones and notebooks, serving as an extended desktop. The 23-incher features a touch interface and sports an ARM11 processor inside. The 27-inch V3D271 is an active 3D display with 1920 x 1080 resolution. It features dual two-watt speakers and ships with a pair of NVIDIA glasses for that whole three-dimensional thing. No word on pricing, but the three models should ship in Q2.

Continue reading Viewsonic goes cloudy, touchy and 3D with a trio of new displays

Viewsonic goes cloudy, touchy and 3D with a trio of new displays originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcesces 2012Ces2012displaydisplaysmonitorviewsonicWed, 11 Jan 2012 04:17:00 EST<![CDATA[MMT Monitor2Go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/mmt-monitor2go-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/mmt-monitor2go-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/mmt-monitor2go-hands-on-video/#comments MMT is back at CES this year, with a revamped version of the Monitor2Go. This time around, the company has bumped up the portable display's screen size to a full 15.6 inches, while expanding its resolution to 1600 x 900 (compared with the 1280 x 800 seen on last year's rendition). A descendant of the Field Monitor Pro, this refreshed Monitor2Go comes with an iPad 2 or Android tablet slot and rotatable display that can turn up, down, clockwise and counterclockwise, allowing users to share their slate's screen with virtually anyone around them. The device can rest in either landscape or portrait mode, and comes equipped with HDMI and USB outputs, enabling owners to daisy chain up to six devices on a single port. The Monitor2Go is up for pre-order now, with the first shipments slated to head out within the next three months. No word yet on price, though we're told that it should be "under $300." Video after the break.

Gallery: Monitor2Go hands-on

Continue reading MMT Monitor2Go hands-on (video)

MMT Monitor2Go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012displayfeaturehands-onipad 2Ipad2mmtmmt monitor2goMmtMonitor2gomonitorshowstopperstabletvideoTue, 10 Jan 2012 22:49:00 EST<![CDATA[BenQ brings XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming monitors to North America]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/benq-xl2420t-xl2420tx-gaming-monitors-to-north-america/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/benq-xl2420t-xl2420tx-gaming-monitors-to-north-america/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/benq-xl2420t-xl2420tx-gaming-monitors-to-north-america/#comments BenQ's XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming LCDs have been around the block a time or two, but the outfit's taking advantage of this week's Consumer Electronics Show to launch 'em both here in North America. The range is available across quite a few screen sizes (17-, 19-, 21.5-, 22-, 23- and 24-inch), with pricing hitting around the $500 to $600 mark. A bit pricey at first blush, but what'd you really expect for a monitor that's certified as NVIDIA 3D Vision 2-ready? Exactly.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>benqcesces 2012Ces2012displaylcdminipostmonitorXL2420TXL2420TXTue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:00 EST<![CDATA[LG introduces four new IPS monitors in 23 and 27-inch sizes, 2D to 3D conversion on tap]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-ips-monitors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-ips-monitors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-ips-monitors/#comments Another suite of monitors are ready to grace your desk and decimate your budget. LG has announced four new series of monitors here at CES, all using IPS panels to delivery good viewing angles and 2D to 3D conversion technology that will add some faux depth to your flat images. Top of the line is the DM92, a 27-incher with skinny bezels that's optimized for gaming, though we don't have any important figures like refresh rates and the like. There's a 23-inch DM82 with a "chic and futuristic design" clocking in at 23-inches and offering 7-watt speakers. The DM52 offers 27-inch and 23-inch models with "versatility and efficiency," which we presume means budget pricing, and then there's the D43, "optimized for cinema" with its "Super resolution" upconversion tech.

We don't have full specs so we don't know just how super the pixel density is on that guy or the others, nor pricing, but we'll be updating with pictures and details as soon as we get them. Until then, dig into the press release below for all the marketing speak you crave.

Continue reading LG introduces four new IPS monitors in 23 and 27-inch sizes, 2D to 3D conversion on tap

LG introduces four new IPS monitors in 23 and 27-inch sizes, 2D to 3D conversion on tap originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012desktopdisplaydm43dm52dm82dm92hdpostcrossipsips monitorIpsMonitorlcdlgmonitorMon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[AOC reveals 22-inch, USB-powered 1080p monitor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/aoc-reveals-22-inch-usb-powered-1080p-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/aoc-reveals-22-inch-usb-powered-1080p-monitor/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/aoc-reveals-22-inch-usb-powered-1080p-monitor/#comments Take two cables into the shower? Not AOC, who's announced its new e2251Fwu 22-inch USB monitor, a sizable step up from last time. Taking power and signal from the same lead means one less wall port and less desk-spaghetti, which it claims makes it ideal for multi-screen computing. Spec-wise, we're looking at 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (far less at native, no doubt), 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and a 5ms response time. The plug and play device should work on all your favorite operating systems, when it lands in February for $199. See the full PR after the break.

Continue reading AOC reveals 22-inch, USB-powered 1080p monitor

AOC reveals 22-inch, USB-powered 1080p monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aoccesces 2012Ces2012e2251Fwuhdhd displayHdDisplaymonitorusbusb monitorUsbMonitorFri, 06 Jan 2012 06:41:00 EST<![CDATA[HP outs Compaq L2311c docking monitor, LV1911 and LV2011 budget displays]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/hp-outs-compaq-l2311c-docking-monitor-lv1911-and-lv2011-budget/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/hp-outs-compaq-l2311c-docking-monitor-lv1911-and-lv2011-budget/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/hp-outs-compaq-l2311c-docking-monitor-lv1911-and-lv2011-budget/#comments
The last time HP unveiled a monitor it was chasing gamers looking for a little 3D on a budget, but this time around, it's got business users on the brain. Specifically, the kind of workers who spend a lot of time away from the office, or perhaps share a workspace with others. That's the idea behind the 23-inch Compaq L2311c Notebook Docking Monitor, which connects to laptops via USB. That same cable will also transmit video, though even HP will admit you'll get far better results if you use USB 3.0 instead of 2.0. Taking a tour of the monitor itself, you'll find a four-port USB hub and VGA socket, along with a 720p webcam, which should pair nicely with HP's bundled MyRoom software. The 1080p display is also adjustable, with 130mm of space to slide it up and down.

At the lower end of the spectrum, HP also announced the LV1911 and LV2011, a pair of 18.5- and 20-inch monitors, both of which forgo niceties like a webcam or USB hub. Either way, the resolution is low, given the spacious screen sizes: 1366 x 768 for the 18.5-incher, and 1600 x 900 for the 20-inch number. The smaller LV1911 will arrive stateside in March for $125, while the LV2011 will go on sale next month for $135. As for the L2311c docking monitor, it'll cost $319, and be available in the US, Japan and other Asian markets later this month.

Gallery: HP Compaq L2311c Notebook Docking Monitor

Gallery: HP LV1911 and LV2011

Continue reading HP outs Compaq L2311c docking monitor, LV1911 and LV2011 budget displays

HP outs Compaq L2311c docking monitor, LV1911 and LV2011 budget displays originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like LG couldn't wait until next month's CES to share its very latest selection of monitors. They're all IPS screens, and include the D43 3D monitor, which offers a conversion mode from 2D images and a 3D hotkey. It's joined by the 27-inch, slim-bezeled DM92 and the DM82; a 23-incher with built-in seven-watt speakers. The DM52 straddles both sizes and will be up for grabs alongside the rest of LG's new display family starting February. Monitor mavens can consult the press release below.

Continue reading LG gets ready for CES with a new gang of IPS monitors

LG gets ready for CES with a new gang of IPS monitors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d monitor3dMonitorCESCES 2012Ces2012DM43DM82DM92DMCAIPSLGmonitormonitorsThu, 22 Dec 2011 04:47:00 EST<![CDATA[AOC reveals iPhone-compatible e2343Fi monitor, boosts your Dock Connector peripheral count by one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/aoc-reveals-iphone-compatible-e2343fi-monitor-boosts-your-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/aoc-reveals-iphone-compatible-e2343fi-monitor-boosts-your-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/aoc-reveals-iphone-compatible-e2343fi-monitor-boosts-your-dock/#comments We know you've faced a plethora of docking peripherals that aim to take your iPhone into transformer status. But, if the boombox or wired-phone looks just weren't cutting-edge enough for you, would a 23-inch display do the trick? AOC's e2343Fi is packed up and heading to CES 2012 ready to share its Full-HD and SRS Premium Sound qualities with your Apple device. If you were pondering whether the sole purpose of the monitor was to act as a multimedia station, fret not -- the screen can do what it's accustomed to without its docked friend. There's no word on how juicy (or dry) it is in the specs department, or how deep it'll dig into your wallet, but you can bet we'll be the hunt for further deets next month.

AOC reveals iPhone-compatible e2343Fi monitor, boosts your Dock Connector peripheral count by one originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG updates eye-tracking, glasses-free 3D displays, learns to love the hyphen

LG updates eye-tracking, glasses-free 3D displays, learns to love the hyphen originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Acer's 27-inch HR274H monitor promises to do 2D-to-3D conversion on the fly

Acer's 27-inch HR274H monitor promises to do 2D-to-3D conversion on the fly originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've always wanted a bit more privacy with your monitor (porn jokes notwithstanding) and if you're willing to tear apart a spare LCD monitor and a pair of 3D theater glasses (thanks, Dreamworks and Pixar!), you'll get it. In lieu of a thicker tinfoil hat, Instructables' dimovi suggests removing the LCD's frame, cutting out its polarized film with a utility knife before removing the screen's film adhesive with a combination of cleaner and paint thinner and reassembling the monitor. Once complete, grab the glasses, cut out the lenses and combine them with the plastic film removed from the monitor before inserting them back into their frames. The result is an LCD monitor that displays a white screen to anyone not wearing the customized glasses, your actions being confidential, no matter what they might happen to be. Check the how-to video embedded after the break, or hit the source link for full instructions

Continue reading Hack your monitor and 3D glasses, ensure ultimate privacy

Hack your monitor and 3D glasses, ensure ultimate privacy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D glasses3dGlassesconfidentialdo it yourselfDoItYourselfframehackLCDlensesmonitorpolarizedprivacytheaterutility knifeUtilityKnifevideoSat, 26 Nov 2011 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best DIY wireless home security (and fire) system?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/ask-engadget-best-diy-wireless-home-security-and-fire-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/ask-engadget-best-diy-wireless-home-security-and-fire-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/ask-engadget-best-diy-wireless-home-security-and-fire-system/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Roger, who is just about tired of hearing "ADT." If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm moving into a new place, and I need a good wireless home security and fire system. But here's the thing -- I only have a broadband internet connection and a cellphone. I can't use one of those traditional ADT systems that require a landline, and moreover, the $40+ per month they charge is outrageous. I need a DIY option that monitors both security and fire, and I'm fine paying up to $25 or $30 a month for UL-certified off-site monitoring. SimpliSafe and Lifeshield seem decent, but the former doesn't monitor fire yet. Support for live feeds and alerts on my smartphone would be a huge plus. Thanks!"

Looks like SimpliSafe will be the perfect solution when it adds fire support in 2012, but Roger needs help in the here and now. Any paranoid homeowners out there have any other awesome suggestions? Drop 'em in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best DIY wireless home security (and fire) system? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adtaskask engadgetAskEngadgetfirefire securityFireSecurityhome monitoringhome securityHomeMonitoringHomeSecurityintrusionlifeshieldmonitormonitoringsafetysecuritysimplisafeSat, 19 Nov 2011 21:52:00 EST<![CDATA[The AOC Aire Pro: a 23-inch IPS monitor for $199]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/the-aoc-aire-pro-a-23-inch-ips-monitor-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/the-aoc-aire-pro-a-23-inch-ips-monitor-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/the-aoc-aire-pro-a-23-inch-ips-monitor-for-199/#comments If your battalion of bargain-hunting web bots is doing its job properly, then you should already have been alerted to AOC's new sub-$200 IPS monitor. Oh, hold on, we're the bots? Right then, here are the key specs: you get Full HD at 60Hz spread over 23 inches, a meaninglessly high 50 million:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, twin HDMI sockets and built-in speakers, all housed in brushed aluminum shell that's less than 0.4 inches thick. The Aire Pro is available from today and there's further info in the PR after the break. Will that be all?

Continue reading The AOC Aire Pro: a 23-inch IPS monitor for $199

The AOC Aire Pro: a 23-inch IPS monitor for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case you haven't noticed, HP's really pushing this newfangled 3D thing right now. In addition to the TouchSmart 620, its first 3D desktop, the outfit just announced the 2311gt monitor, along with its second-generation Wireless TV Connect box, which now streams 3D content. Starting with the display, you've got a a 23-inch, 1080p panel that uses Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology to create 3D visuals by aligning every other row of pixels with the left or right eye. It's a passive technology and indeed, we came away from our brief eyes-on with the impression that the 3D rendering isn't as convincing as what you'll get on the TouchSmart 620 and its active shutter glasses. Still, HP says when it comes to viewing there's a sweet spot of 20 to 30 inches from the screen, and we have to admit we got the sharpest view from that vantage point. Also, HP threw in Cyberlink's PowerDVD software for 2D-to-3D conversion, which makes this a potentially tempting deal. Moving on, the Wireless TV Connect box now streams 1080p movies in 3D, and HP claims to have lowered its latency, especially compared to Intel Wireless Display. Look for it in December with a $180 price tag. As for you, gamers, that 2311gt monitor will ring in at a reasonable $299 and go up for grabs mañana.

Gallery: HP 2311gt

Continue reading HP embraces this 3D thing, outs 2311gt monitor and second-gen Wireless TV Connect

HP embraces this 3D thing, outs 2311gt monitor and second-gen Wireless TV Connect originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you fed up with your current ECG sensor? Tired of all the mess of electroconductive gels, sticky electrodes and tangled wires? How about this: Britain's Plessey Semiconductors offers an ECG sensor that promises heart-monitoring without the hassle. We've seen similar technology before, but according to the company, the Electric Potential Integrated Circuit -- or EPIC, as it's humbly called -- can read heartbeats even through a sweater; future versions might be embedded in hospital gurneys for constant, unobtrusive monitoring. Like an extremely sensitive voltmeter, it detects tiny changes in electric fields, which means it could also be used for Kinect-style motion interfaces. The company even imagines a future system where firefighters can use the EPIC to find humans in a smoke-filled room. If you're thinking, "My, that sounds just like my Deus Ex dreams" -- hey, we're right there with you.

New sensor can read your heart from afar, but knows not your feelings originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd imagine come November 13th, the above will be the scene inside many a PS3 owner's house. That's when Sony's hot little 24-inch PlayStation 3D display will officially be available in the US, Canada, Europe and parts of Asia. Sony took to its US PlayStation Blog today with the news, along with a lengthy FAQ to keep your GAS at bay in the meantime. If you'll recall, the 240Hz 1080p display packs a single set of component inputs, two HDMI 1.4 ports, stereo RCA outputs, a headphone jack, an integrated subwoofer, and of course, 3D-capability with supported titles. For five hundred bucks you'll get the PS 3D Display, one pair of USB-rechargeable 3D Glasses ($70 for each additional pair), a copy of Motorstorm: Apocalypse and even an HDMI cable. Notably, its fancy (and exclusive) SimulView feature will let two sets of 3D shades grab either the left or right side feed in supported 3D games for a private 2D view. Disappointingly, this puppy isn't wall-mountable, but hey, that 24-inch panel surely makes it ideal for a desktop setup, no? Full details at the links below, along with a refresher shot of those 3D specs just past the break.

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Playstation 3D Display hits shelves November 13, Sony answers your burning questions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>24-inch display24-inch PlayStation 3D display24-inchDisplay24-inchPlaystation3dDisplay3D3D gaming3D Gaming Display3d glasses3d monitor3dGaming3dGamingDisplay3dGlasses3dMonitoractive 3dactive shutterActive3dActiveShutterdual viewdual-viewDualViewe3e3 2011E32011glasseshdmihdmi 1.4Hdmi1.4hdpostcrossmonitorMotorstorm ApocalypseMotorstormApocalypseplaystationPlayStation 3PlayStation 3D displayPLaystation blogPlaystation3Playstation3dDisplayPlaystationBlogPS3shutter glassesShutterGlassesSimulViewSonysony PlayStation 3D displaySonyPlaystation3dDisplaysplit screenSplitScreenWed, 19 Oct 2011 18:59:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit busts Apple's Thunderbolt Display wide open, no creamy center inside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/ifixit-busts-apples-thunderbolt-display-wide-open-no-creamy-ce/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/ifixit-busts-apples-thunderbolt-display-wide-open-no-creamy-ce/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/ifixit-busts-apples-thunderbolt-display-wide-open-no-creamy-ce/#comments It's been more than two months since Apple unveiled its Thunderbolt Display, and the gadget sadists over at iFixit are just getting around to picking the thing apart -- quite literally. So what has this dive into the 27-incher revealed? Well, for starters, the iFixit crew found that the LG-made LCD display in this Thunderbolt monitor appears to be the same one found in Dell's UltraSharp U2711, though favoring a cursed glossy finish. That's also the same setup we saw in Cupertino's 2009 iMac. This teardown also features a slew of chips from the likes of Texas Instruments and Broadcom and a miniature subwoofer. For more under-the-hood discoveries and a healthy helping of disassembled Thunderbolt Display components take a stroll on over to the source link below.

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Worried that your bundle of joy might get up to no good during your weekly Hatha class? Not with this monolith by his bedside, he won't. It's called the Evoz Baby Monitor and it takes its job very seriously. All you have to do is place this WiFi-enabled device next to Junior's crib, download Evoz' app on your iPhone and the monitor will automatically provide you with alerts (via text, e-mail or phone call) whenever your kid cries. Once you sync this watchdog with your phone, you can even use it to remotely listen in on your prince, just in case he utters his first words while you're out on the links. Best of all, the system isn't restricted to a fixed range and promises to work in any area where you've got cellular coverage -- whether that be in the backyard, at the gym, or at Child Protective Services. Evoz won't start shipping the Baby Monitor until October 4th, but gravely concerned parents can pre-order one now for $120, at the source link below. Otherwise, just crawl past the break for more information, in the full PR.

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Evoz Baby Monitor lets you spy on your kid from anywhere your iPhone gets a signal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AOC's latest may not have the IPS viewing angles of recent tablet offerings or high-end monitors, but this portable 16-inch screen connects -- and powers itself -- through just one USB port. Priced at $139, the AOC e1649fwu also includes a fold-up stand and can be propped up in both portrait and landscape. The 16:9 TFT screen packs 1366x768 resolution, and AOC promises that it won't immediately suck all the life out of your laptop, though we'll hold our judgement until we can get our hands on one. It could be a very canny addition to your portable office arsenal; it weighs in at a spritely 2.3lbs (just under over 1kg) and the 1.4 inch thickness means it may squeeze into some (admittedly more capacious) lappie bags. You'll finally be able to look like you mean business while pluggin' away in your own private corner at Starbucks after this launches next month.

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AOC's 16-inch portable monitor sucks power, video from your USB port originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Neal Patwari and his team of researchers developed a wireless network capable of seeing through walls, we assumed they were simply looking to cultivate their Alastor Moody-like superpowers. Turns out, they had far more important things on their minds. Patwari and his colleagues at the University of Utah have now penned a new study in which they demonstrate how their motion detecting technology could be used to monitor breathing patterns, as well, potentially enabling doctors to keep closer track of patients with sleep apnea or babies susceptible to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). To do this, Patwari reclined on a hospital bed and surrounded himself with 20 wireless transceivers operating at a frequency of 2.4GHz, as pictured above. He then timed his breathing at about 15 breaths per minute (the average rate for a resting adult), which he measured with his array of nodes and a carbon dioxide monitor. The engineer ultimately found that his system's algorithm could accurately measure respiration within 0.4 to 0.2 breaths per minute -- a relatively low error rate, since most monitors round off to the nearest full breath. Patwari says this development could offer a non-invasive and low-cost alternative to the devices used in most hospitals, and hopes to implement his technology into at-home baby monitors, as well. He acknowledges, however, that it will likely take at least five years before any of that happens -- so don't hold your breath. Full PR after the break.

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Researchers use wireless network to monitor breathing, could save lives originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Granted, power savings are only seen with static images on-screen, and you'll need a PSR-enabled graphics processor to take advantage. The good news, however, is that Intel seems to be into the idea of using this stuff to boost the overall battery life of Chipzilla-based machines, so it shouldn't be too long before it starts popping up in laptops and Ultrabooks. As to how the magic actually works? IDT's PSR technology "identifies a static image and stores it local to the TCON in an integrated frame buffer; then, it seamlessly displays the image from the local frame buffer allowing the eDP main link and a majority of the GPU functions to be powered-down, resulting in significant power savings." Have a look at the unveiling video just after the break.

Gallery: IDT's power-saving Panel Self Refresh tech shown at IDF 2011

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IDT's power-saving Panel Self Refresh tech coming to laptops, Ultrabooks and tablets (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Our apologies, it's the ZR2440w that won't be shipping till october.

Dante Cesa contributed to this report.

Gallery: HP LE2202x, ZR2740w, ZR2440w, ZR2240w and ZR2040w monitors


Gallery: HP performance displays hands-on

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The Frankfurt Motor Show is underway in Germany, where Volvo has just taken the wraps off the Concept You -- a new luxury sedan that features some pretty nifty, touch-based controls. Directly behind the car's steering wheel lies a monitor that digitally displays your basic driving information, including speed and a map of your trajectory. The wheel also features some sensor enhanced panels, which you can use to adjust your radio or cruise control settings. A touch interface on the center console, meanwhile, uses an infrared sensor to pick up on any hand or eye movements before activating to bring up the system's infotainment control mode, which boasts an unreleased FreshAir subwoofer from Alpine. From here, you can surf the web, swipe through radio stations, check for safety alerts or control your air conditioning, using only your fingers or customized gestures. Plus, there's an extra touchscreen placed between the two rear seats, meaning your kids won't be left out of the action, either. Cruise past the break for an exclusive video of the Concept You's so-called smart pad technology, along with the full PR.

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Volvo unveils Concept You luxury sedan, dripping with touchscreens (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Marshall Electronics outs glasses-free Orchid 3D monitor for pro filmmakers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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