With the advent of multi-touch reaching us from any angle, here is one that comes in a larger scale. The Ring Wall is a multi-touch display composed of LED that should appeal to the business sector. A new form of marketing, it is equivalent to 6,000 computer displays providing 34,000 million pixels through 15 HD projectors. This display took 1.5 years to make and can be seen at Nurburging.

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For the techies who are looking for a great gift to give to others or better yet, themselves, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 graphics card should be a device to crave for. Scheduled to come out this November 14, it is based on a 40nm fabrication process, sporting 96 cores, 900MHz GDDR3 and support for PhysX. This latest NVIDIA graphics card is expected to succeed the GeForce 9600. No word on pricing but expect it to hit the roof.

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NEC has joined the likes of Dell, HP and Sony in delivering the latest all-in-one desktop PCs powered by NextWindow optical touch screens. NEC has launched the ValueStar W AIO computer which features a 21.5” touch screen is only available in Japan. The launch of the NEC ValueStar W follows the release of previous models from leading companies like the TouchSmart 300 and 600 from HP and the Dell Studio One 19 AIO.

Critics believe that the AIOs with screens larger than 16” will increase in shipment by 2010, which should not really be surprising. AIOs seem to be the new flavor in the techies mind and it seems that this is where most computer monitor makers are focusing right now.

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Samsung Electronics unveils another concept television set with this 30” AMOLED 3D TV with Full HD in Japan. Measuring just 2.5 mm thick, this TV set boasts of shutter-glasses technology which can help reduce the dizziness for some people who are still not used to 3D displays. No price has been bared for now but if you consider the features TV set, expect it to be costly!

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As we see a lot of new displays coming out, here is one that should put you in envy. Though it may be a concept for now, this 15” transparent AMOLED display from LG Electronics promises to be another must-have for the techie geeks. The LG transparent display is on hand at the FPD 2009 in Japan and from the looks of it, this concept display is still holding back on whether it will be coming out or will just be a concept.

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Acer Japan recently launched its newest PC display, the S243HLbmii. It is a slim LCD monitor that comes integrated with White LED backlight and features a 24 inch widescreen display. The display sports a futuristic design and is just 14.5mm thick.

The S243HLbmii features 1920×1080p Full HD resolution, 16.7 million colors, 250cd/m2 brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time and 160/170-degree wide viewing angle. Apart from the design, some of the biggest selling point of this monitor includes LED illumination that consumes a mere 17.2W during normal operation and a 65% reduction in energy consumption. The display sports two 1W speakers concealed in the frame and offers D-Sub and two HDMI connectors.

The Acer S243HLbmii LCD display has already started selling in Japan and is priced at about 33,000 Yen.

Turn your living area into a movie theater with the latest Samsung 40" 400UXn-UD2 LCD video wall display. The advanced cooling technology feature will allow you to enjoy reliable operation of the display 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

The 400UXN-UD2 display features 11 mm bezels for virtually seamless video walls, 1080p resolution, up to 700 cd/m2 max brightness and is compatibility with MID40 interlocking assembly kit. Plus, the display adds realtime, dynamic content control from a single PC, with up to 125 source PCs and video walls of up to 250 displays.

For perfect image integrity, the 400UXN-UD2 video wall display supports 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast ratio. It is also capable of displaying massive gigapixel images promptly. Plus, the PIP (Picture In Picture) / PBP (Picture By Picture) Multi tasking function will let you enjoy an image from two different source straight away.

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Dell Japan has officially unveiled the Dell SX2210T Multitouch LCD display. The Dell SX2210T is a 21.5” display that boasts of a 1920×1080 resolution and includes a 2 megapixel webcam for video web chats. It has a 50,000:1 contrast ratio and provides support for one to two finger gestures. For connectivity, it comes with the standard HDMI, DVI and VGA, and audio in/out. The Dell SX2210T is now available in Japan for about $488. No word on when this display would be hitting the international scene.

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Samsung Electronics has announced that it will be rolling out their LD-Series notebook monitors which will act as secondary displays for notebooks. These new Samsung monitors are the Samsung LD220 (22”) and the Samsung LD190N (19”). The Samsung LD220G will rely on USB connectivity in delivering 1080p resolutions while the Samsung LD190N comes with a 1366×768 resolution via VGA connection. Both carry a contrast ratio of 20,000:1 with a 5ms pixel response time. The Samsung LD220G will retail for $250 while the Samsung LD190N will be at $150.

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Enjoying digital television broadcast can now be done via mobile devices after the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) had approved the A/153 ATSC Mobile DTV Standard. From here on, technical specifications on how to deliver digital TV transmissions will guide broadcasters in delivering new services to handheld and mobile devices. This includes free television, interactive services delivered in real-time, subscription-based TV and file-based content downloads for playback on mobile devices. The ballot, tallied at midnight Oct. 15, was approved with overwhelming support by the full ATSC membership.

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LG Electronics has unveiled a monstrous 120” multi-vision Plasma at the KES 2009, consisting of four 60” PDP TVs that boasts of a 2mm thickness. It features a 1,000,000:1 mega contrast ratio with a 0.001ms response speed with 600Hz motion technology. The LG 120” Ultra-slim PDP boasts of a 2730×1536 resolution and has various interfaces like HDMI, Video, PC and component. The LG 120” Multi vision Plasma will be unveiled in China and Korea in 2010. No word on pricing for now.

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Today we’re going to talk about a little considered phenomenon that is unnecessarily costing you every month: the phantom load.  We’re also going to talk about what you need to do to get rid of this problem.

When you go to bed tonight, take a look around your house or apartment.  Look for all those little glowing LEDs–your chargers, your electronics in standby mode, all like this.  Everything with a glowing clock–that counts too. Your microwave, everything.  Those are all pulling power, and they’re all contributing to your power bill.  The question is, how many of these can you reasonably shut off?  You may not want to unplug those things with clocks–you’ll have to reset them every time you plug them back in.  Same goes for anything that has a clock but doesn’t display it.  Now, things like battery chargers might be a great place to start–your charger doesn’t need to run any time it’s not actually charging batteries.

If you take a quick look and figure out where your phantom loads are, you might be able to save some money.

The all new Samsung 32" 320TSn-2 LCD Touch Screen display takes communication to an elevated level. It is a simple integrated solution that features fast and accurate touch-sensitive infrared technology.

The Samsung 320TSn-2 Display supports a fast screen response, allowing you to get information you need with just a single touch of your finger. To display highest resolution content, the display supports full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution. Scheduling and controlling content of the display is made simple with the built-in PC and proprietary MagicInfo™ Pro software. Other matchless features of the display include four types of anti-image retention, built in speakers and built-in Windows XP Embedded.

Built to last in a commercial environment, the 320TSn-2 has been fully equipped with a 3 mm protective LCD glass panel and flexible pivot function that allows viewing a vertical image or text easy without mouse scrolling.

No matter what you expect from your display, the new Samsung 460DXn-2 46 inch commercial LCD Network Display will deliver to your satisfaction. Built with advanced cooling technology, the display has been designed 24/7 continuous operation.

The Samsung 460DXn-2 is a professional LCD display that supports brightness levels up to 700 max nits, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast, 178/178 viewing angle and full HD 1080p increase legibility. The display comes integrated with built in PC for LAN/WAN control of multiple displays. In addition the display supports MagicInfo™-i software, allowing you to access web-based server from anywhere.

The Samsung 460DXn-2 46-inch commercial display has a thin 20mm bezel and allows distortion free video walls. Other special features of the display include lamp error detection, brightness sensor, picture-in-picture, temperature sensor, built-in fan, IR in/Out, RS232C and built-in speakers and stand.

Ad Notam has come up with something modern and innovative as far as home entertainment is concerned. While we have seen wall-mounted TV sets, this one is glass-mounted. The whole setup looks like a reflective glass with a HDTV peeking in the middle, something that should be suited for modern designed homes. For the TV itself, it measures between 36” to 47” and has been tagged as the new type of multimedia furniture by its creator.

They can be wall-mounted or customized. For pricing, my guess is that it would depend on what you want made. But this early I am telling you to expect something expensive since this is one design that is not easy to create.

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3DTV may not necessarily be in demand now but don’t be surprised if the numbers suddenly swell. And while the TV manufacturers catering to this new niche is not necessarily boggling at the moment, studies suggest that by 2013 about 46 million shipments of 3DTV will be imminent. And for giant TV manufacturers such as Sony and Panasonic, rejuvenating their business may be made possible with the new advent of 3DTV, seen as the next big demand for home and business entertainment mediums.

3D capable TV systems are starting to show and it is just a matter of time before consumers will shift their product preferences to 3D technology. So in the coming months, don’t be surprised if more 3D-capable TV sets start to show unique features, a trend that we see today in the fast evolving world of home entertainment requirements.

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Kramer unveils another solution for rendering display for better computer video and HDTV video signals with the Kramer VP-420 ProScale Digital PC/HD Scaler. Through a 15-pin connector, this solution can easily scale inputs to selectable videos for ideal output. It supports widescreen resolutions and outputs computer graphics video resolution from VGA (640×480) up to WUXGA (1900×1200).

The VP-420 also supports component video signals of 480i, 480p, 575i and 576p resolution and HDTV signals of 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolution. It also features an on-screen display for easier setup which can also be accessed via an IR remote control. The VP-420 is available at the Kramer dealers and retails for $795.

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If there are various cases made for mobile phones, would you believe there is now one for your flat screen TVs? TV armor provides TV owners a new way of safeguarding their TV sets from potential harm such as dents, cracks and scratches, particularly from erring kids who lack the understanding for such home electronic devices. The TV armor covers your TV with a thick and durable acrylic shield that is ¼ thick that will not compromise your TV’s picture quality.

The TV armor retails between $69 to $289, most probably depending on the TV size and type.

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Pico Projectors may yet come out in high performance resolutions should this project continue to gain ground in their developmental stage. Now on its 18th month, this European project has been showing some great results. The new OLED pico projectors have so far come up with a new VGA 0.18-micron CMOS, a new pico-projector optics, and mediabox connectivity along with WiFi.

With these new developments, OLED technology can surely boost pico projectors and make their display and resolution better with more efficient brightness and contrasts than the popular LCDs we have in the market today.

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SiTunes has released to new state-of-the-art products with the Mobile Digital TV and Universal CMOS TV tuners. The STN-10T2000 and STN-25T2000 breaks down all those barriers and limitations as far as mobile TV signals and power requirements. Both devices support other digital/analog terrestrial and Mobile TV standards requirements with best in class power consumption.

The devices also feature a synthesizer that is configurable and a patented baseband AGC gain control system which helps distributes gains across the stages of the high order filter to maintain superior linearity while exceeding Noise specifications.

Samples and evaluation kits are now available and will be released by the fourth quarter of this year.

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