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The soon to be released Logitech Z-10 Interactive Speaker System features a built-in display capable of showing title and track information for the currently playing digital music track. Data for the backlit LCD is fed via the speakers’ USB connection. The one caveat is that you must use Microsoft Windows…
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August 28th, 2006 by: Technabob
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At the 2006 International Meeting on Information Display in South Korea, Samsung… demonstrated prototype portable screens using AMOLED display technology.
AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) claims to have a much greater contrast ratio, lower power consumption, better viewing angle, wider color gamut and faster refresh rate than similar
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August 27th, 2006 by: Technabob
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LG… is working on a 42-inch LCD monitor capable of displaying images in either 2D or 3D without glasses, by simply toggline a switch. At this time, there are no other details on the technology or when a release is expected. Still, it’s a cool idea worth keeping an eye
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August 27th, 2006 by: Technabob
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“Virtual” desktops are for wusses.
The new Powerscape Ultra HD from Zenview… is the ultimate in desktop monitor rigs. The system features a huge 30″ diagonal widescreen LCD at 2560×1600 resolution, flanked by four 20.1″ “surround” monitors in portrait mode at 1200×1600 resolution each, for a total screen resolution of
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August 25th, 2006 by: Technabob
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Samsung Electronics… has developed the first consumer 70″ LCD HDTV panel, besting Sharp’s 65″ panel introduced late last year.
The set will feature a full 1080p resolution and a 180 degree viewing angle. In addition, the refresh rate is 120Hz vs 60Hz, which should result in less visible blurring and
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August 22nd, 2006 by: Technabob
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If you’ve got the dough to spend, you can now have an flat panel multimedia audio/video system outdoors. Lux Entertainment… has released the ARIIS-WFSSMCE outdoor entertainment center. Housed in a weather-resistant stainless steel armor shell, the system incorporates wi-fi (802.11 a/g) streaming of TV, FM and Internet Radio broadcasts as
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August 2nd, 2006 by: Technabob
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Looks like modern technology has finally caught up with the concept of the old Dick Tracy communicator watches. These geek-chic watches claim to have a range of up to 3 kilometers. Looks like a great idea for hikers and other outdoorsy types. Want one? They’re available for 59.99 Pounds Sterling…
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June 15th, 2006 by: Technabob