As part of Sharp’s recent efforts to shove itself to the forefront of solar innovation, the company is showcasing a prototype of a 26-inch LCD Aquos TV that can be powered entirely by the sun. Now even the 1.6 billion people on earth without electricity won’t have an excuse to miss the next season of Lost.
The set has a contrast ratio of 10000:1 and a 20mm thick display panel. It requires about 30% less power than regular LCD TVs and gets its juice from one of Sharp’s Read more… »
Posted on 2008 under Displays, Digital News, LCD/TFT, Computers |
30
Jun
Viewsonic didn’t quite hit the mark with its recent attempt at a $500 projector, but it looks like it’s fared considerably better with its nearly $500 26-inch VA2626WM LCD monitor, which packs most of the features you’d expect from a pricier model. That includes the requisite 1920 x 1200 resolution, along with a 6,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, HDMI, DVI, and VGA ports, and even some 2.5 watt speakers, which can thankfully be removed. No word on Read more… »
Posted on 2008 under Displays, Digital News, LCD/TFT |
27
Jun
Here are the industry’s thinnest LCD TVs that sports in-built TV tuners. All credit goes to JVC for developing 42-inch LT-42SL89 and the 46-inch LT-46SL89 television sets that come under the Procision series.
Enclosed in a sleek, thin-bezel design, both the LCD TVs screens claim to minimize power consumption. These super-slim JVC LCD TVs feature a cabinet that measures 1.5 inches in width with a maximum depth of just 2.9-inches at the panel’s centre. Weighing 26.4 lbs, the latest JVC models are Read more… »
Posted on 2008 under Displays, LCD/TFT |
21
May
This Samsung LCD TV measures 82″ from corner to corner which puts it in the category or “too big for most homes”. The TV has some impressive specs along with it’s huge size. The resolution of the TV is 3840 x 2160 which can display images at 120Hz (120 images per second). This provides viewers with Ultra Definition pictures. An interesting feature is the three colour backlight for this thing. By using red, green and blue lights in the back, it can increase true colour saturation to 150% with the NISC standard being Read more… »
Posted on 2008 under Displays, LCD/TFT, Design, Miscellaneous |
15
May
This isn’t the first round LCD display to show up on the radar, but LG claims that their new 6-inch elliptical and 1.4-inch circular-shaped LCDs are largest in the world. Both versions are capable of displaying up to 262,000 colors with a near 160 degree viewing angle, which could prove useful in devices like photo frames, instrument panels, watches, cellphones, and gaming devices—but anyone hoping for a cute display for their PC may have to wait a while longer.
Posted on 2008 under Digital News, LCD/TFT, Design |
17
Apr
Soon after entering the technology field with its debut in the mobile phone platform, the very popular Armani brand continues its tie with Samsung Electronics for its latest consumer electronics segment.
Giorgio Armani has designed a new premium LCD TV in partnership with Samsung. Developed in 46-inches and 52-inches sized screens, the Armani/Samsung LCD Television was presented at the Milan International Furniture Fair in Italy.
The glass-fronted TV comes with a four-mode lit power switch, a remote with backlit buttons and a smaller ‘pebble’ remote with Read more… »
Posted on 2008 under Displays, LCD/TFT |
10
Apr
This new dual screen LCD monitor setup from Samsung is an interesting concept. Two screens are supplied with the setup with the first primary screen measuring 22 inches while the secondary screen measures just 7 inches. The idea behind this device is you can use the secondary screen (resolution of 800 x 480) to house all your instant messenger type apps which usually clutter up the screen, while using the larger screen (1680 x 1050 pixels) to concentrate on your main work. Read more… »
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