Hitachi LCD + LCD Projector Hybrid Prototype Display
Size: 47″
Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1
Projection Depth: 30cm (11.8″)
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080 (VA-type LCD), 1280 x 720 (LCD rear projection)
Brightness: 700 cd/m2
This is probably the first display that combines a regular LCD display and LCD projection technology. That alone is very unique. On top of that Hitachi is claiming [...]
PHYSORG.com is reporting information regarding LED advances from scientists in India. Their study can be found in the American Chemical Society’s The Journal of Physical Chemistry, September 9 issue. The Indian scientists is reporting an advance toward a white LED that produces pure white light that is suitable for interior lighting. Current white LEDs are [...]
Lenovo ThinkVision L220x
Size: 22″ Wide
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Response Time: 6ms
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Viewing Angle: 178/178
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Input: USB (4), DVI with HDCP
Availability: November 2007
Price: ~$550
Typical 22″ LCD monitors have a pixel format of 1680 x 1050. And that seems fine with most of the users that purchase 22″ LCD monitors. Why? Well, the price is [...]
On September 14, Sony, Sharp and Hitachi Displays announced a joint technology study aimed at reducing LCD TV power consumption. The three companies are targeting 2011 to develop technology that will reduce power consumption to less than 50% of current levels. One current effort that has been undergoing in the notebook market has been the transition from CCFL backlights to [...]
Luminoz Inc. manufactures projection screens and developed a screen that reduces a rear projection TV’s depth to just 12cm. The company is targeting commercialization in 2008 and currently is collaborating with Japanese companies. Luminoz’s screen requires no large mirror, a required element in today’s rear projection TVs. Also today’s screens put a lenticular and Fresnel [...]
Toshiba TDP-EX20U DLP Projector
Size: 40″-100″ projected screen size
Projection Distance: 1.9′ - 4.9′
Display Technology: 0.55″ DLP
Pixel Format: 1024 x 768
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 native (16:9 cropped)
Brightness: 2300 ANSI lumens
Wireless: 802.11b/g
Color: 8-bit, 16.7 million colors
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
Special Feature: PC-less USB drive-based data input
Price: $1599
The pixel format of 1024 x 768 should be 1366 x 768 so it can [...]
An image of Sony’s updated eBook reader, the PRS-505, surfaced on Engadget that linked to Abt Electronics. However, the page on Abt Electronics is gone. The new unit seems to have a few changes, but still too many buttons. In a world of touch, all of these buttons make it look a bit old [...]
NEC AccuSync LCD22WMGX
Size: 22″
Pixel Format: 1680 x 1050
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Response Time: 5ms
Viewing Angle: 80/80/85/85 (U/D/L/R)
Input: VGA, DVI, HDMI with HDCP
Sound: Integrated speakers
Price: $380
The NEC LCD22WMGX is one of few LCD monitors that have an HDMI input. This is a good thing. Now, when I think of HDMI, I think of consumer electronics such [...]
Toshiba America Electronic Components announced its TL12W01-D surface mount LED geared for residential and commercial lighting applications in addition to high-bright LCD backlights. The TL12W01-D has a dimension of 10.5 x 5.0 x 2.1 mm and generates 30 lumens with 250mA. Samples are available now.
LED backlighting is gaining traction for notebook PCs. Apple is the [...]
Sharp AQUOS D
Size: 32″ (LC-32DS3), 37″ (LC-37DS3), 42″ (LC-42DS3)
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080, 1080p, Full HD
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
Brightness: 450 cd/m2
Frequency: 120Hz
Input: HDMI (3)
Price: Between €1650 (US$2277) and €2350 (US$3244).
Sharp’s AQUOS D Series LCD TVs come in three sizes: 32″, 37″ and 42″. There are also three color choices: red, white and black. Sharp wants you [...]
