It’s been a hot minute since we’ve spotted a FlexScan monitor from Eizo, but the outfit is hitting back today with a DisplayPort-equipped new member in the S2432W-H. The 24-incher includes a native WUXGA resolution (1,920 x 1,200), 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 360 cd/m2 brightness and a response time of 16-milliseconds. You’ll also find an ambient light sensor, HDCP compatibility and that all-important DisplayPort. Oh, and for those unfamiliar with Eizo’s prices, brace yourself: this one will go for around $938 when it ships in Japan next month.

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Anyone who figured OLED would go the way of SED has another thing comin’, and Samsung’s got the prototype to prove it. Over at the OLED-heavy FPD International 2008 show, Samsung is showcasing the biggest panel (of this nature) that its pilot line can even create: a 40-inch Full HD OLED display. 1,920 x 1,080 pixels of delicious OLED goodness, mixed with a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, a color gamut of 107% NTSC, a luminance of 200cd/m2 and a thickness of just 8.9-millimeters. Judging by first hand reports, the actual quality wasn’t top-notch, but we’re willing to forgive the early glitches in hopes of a better tomorrow. Hit the read link for one more look.

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Just in time for your holiday wish list, Mitsubishi has announced that its stunning 65-inch LaserVue HDTV is now on sale at select specialty retailers nationwide. From what we’ve personally seen and from what we’ve gathered from those lucky enough to critique it in detail, this here set is a real winner. Of course, coming up with the $6,999 in order to bring one home is another matter entirely, but those who feel like stimulating the economy and their retinas can absolutely do so starting today.

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Asus is ritzing up its LCD inventory with four new high-end displays this month — the VK266H and VW266H at 25.5 inches (beating out the manufacturer’s current top end) and the VK246H and VW246H at good ol’ 24 inches. They all feature the company’s new Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, run at at 1,920 x 1,200, and have a 20,000:1 contrast ratio, which is a significant improvement over the current Asus flagship’s 3,000:1, but the max brightness is a bit lower. Why two at each size, you ask? Actual specs are identical across the board, but the VK266H and the VK246H have built-in webcams, while the VW266H and VW246H don’t — unfortunately, pricing info is not yet available, so there’s no telling how much extra you’ll be paying to record cringe-worthy YouTube diaries.

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We’re not sure what’s up with Dell and its displays, but for whatever reason, it actually prefers to sneak new stuff out and just let you try to find it. After pushing out a swank new WUXGA projector with nary a peep, the Round Rock powerhouse has now hosted up a new 1080p LCD monitor dubbed the S2309W. Granted, the display is currently only on the firm’s Canadian site, but we reckon it’s only a matter of time before it makes it to other markets. As for specs, we’ve got a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 5-millisecond response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio and DVI / VGA inputs. No price is mentioned, but it should be shipping in under a fortnight to those who figure out a way to buy it.

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Just a day after rolling out its smallest SVGA projector of all time, Dell has quietly slid a new home cinema beamer into its accessories lineup. The 7609WU features a native 1,920 x 1,200 (WUXGA) resolution, DLP / BrilliantColor technology, 3,850 ANSI lumens, a 2,700:1 contrast ratio, twin stereo speakers, a lamp good for around 2,500 hours and a whole slew of ports including VGA (x2), component, S-Video, USB, RJ-45 and HDMI (x2). It’ll set you back a stiff $4,999, but just think, you’ll never have to spend another cent at the local Cineplex.

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It’s official: the age of the pico projector has arrived. And we’re not talking the age of pico projector announcements, we’re talking about launches. Just after Toshiba came clean with its LED Pico Projector, along comes 3M (of all companies) with one of its own. The MPro110 pocket beamer got handled by PopSci, and the results were pretty much as we’d expect. Decently bright, extraordinarily novel, but not exactly world-class. Brightness (the lack thereof, actually) was an issue, and a few movie scenes were deemed “indecipherable.” Additionally, it has no built-in speaker, but for just $359, we suppose that’s an omission we can live with. Best of all, this one’s set to ship on September 30th. To America. Woo!

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Just in time for CEDIA, IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA Kit has received passing marks from the USB Implementer’s Forum, so you can rest assured that the $230 kit will play nicely with any other USB gear you have now or may get in the future. You can expect to see the wireless duo on shelves in October, so Windows XP and Vista users with a free USB port can cut the cord, clean up the rat’s nest of cabling and start beaming 720p signals around the living room or conference room — just mind the 30-foot limit. Full release after the break.

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USB Implementers Forum Certifies IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA Kit

IOGEAR to showcase its wireless video streaming solution at CEDIA EXPO

Denver, Colorado — CEDIA EXPO — September 3, 2008 — IOGEAR, a leading connectivity manufacturer, today announced it has achieved Wireless USB certification from the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) for its Wireless USB to VGA Kit. IOGEAR will demonstrate the product in booth #468 at CEDIA EXPO in Denver, Colorado, September 3-6, 2008.

IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA Kit is based on Wireless USB chips from Realtek Semiconductor Corp., and a USB-to-VGA solution from DisplayLink. The product enables data transmission up to 30 feet away between a PC and an in-room
VGA display.

“Among the first vendors to bring certified Wireless USB to end users, we are pleased to see IOGEAR develop another solution that implements such an exciting technology,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president. “The Wireless USB to VGA Kit will help bridge the gap between the PC and the TV by delivering video content wirelessly to an in-room display.”

IOGEAR was one of the first to introduce certified USB 2.0 to consumers in 2001, and was also among the first to ship a certified Wireless USB end-user product, its Wireless USB Hub & Adapter Kit, in 2007. Today’s certification of IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA Kit further exemplifies the company’s commitment to making new, innovative technologies available to the public.

“IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA kit provides consumers with new, flexible and convenient ways of using and sharing multimedia content,” said Frederic Battaglia, director of marketing at Realtek Semiconductor Corp. “The product wirelessly connects any PC to a VGA display by leveraging Wireless USB, the standards-based extension of the ubiquitous wired USB connection.”

“With this product, IOGEAR takes the performance and simplicity that users associate with wired networked displays and extends them to wireless operation,” said Jason Slaughter, director of marketing at DisplayLink. “Consumers can now enhance their multimedia experiences by sharing any PC application with family, friends and co-workers with complete ease-of-use.”

“We are excited to introduce another innovative certified Wireless USB solution,” said Miranda Su, executive vice president of IOGEAR. “Our Wireless USB to VGA Kit will enable users to eliminate cable clutter in the home or the office, further simplifying complicated set-ups that typically entail multiple wires and connections.”

The Wireless USB to VGA Kit will be available in October 2008 for $229.95 (MSRP) from all major catalog and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets.

We’re not at all pleased by Epson’s refusal to reveal the native resolution of its MovieMate 55, but judging by the $699 estimated street price, we’d bet it’s no better than 1,024 x 768. At any rate, the 8.4-pound unit is designed more for sleepovers and summer camps than home cinema applications, as it boasts a built-in DVD player rather than a Blu-ray unit (and the resolution to match). You’ll also find a pair of 8-watt speakers, 1,200 ANSI lumens, E-TORL lamp and a built-in handle for good measure. Snag one for the youngin’ this October at resellers all across the land.

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Check it: Sony’s unloaded a nice foursome today with its all new (but eerily familiar) W4000-Series lineup. Available in 32-, 40-, 46- and 52-inch sizes, the newest members of the BRAVIA family all feature a 1080p resolution, Picture Frame Mode, BRAVIA Engine 2, BRAVIA Sync, XMB, 24p True Cinema, USB Photo Viewer, 178-degree viewing angles, a built-in DVB-T tuner, VGA port and a trio of HDMI connectors for good measure. The 32-incher gets stripped down a bit with the omission of Live Color Creation, a 10-bit panel, PhotoTV HD, and x.v.Color — all of which are included on the larger models. Unfortunately, Sony’s keeping quiet with regard to pricing / availability, but we’d certainly keep an eye out for any strange new shelf inhabitants over in Europe.

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It looks like it’s not only those in Japan that’ll be able to get their hands on what’s purported to be the “industry’s smallest and lightest XGA projector,” with Sanyo now also announcing that its diminutive PLC-XW60 LCD projector will soon be available ’round these parts as well. Most importantly, the price has also received a rather steep cut from the direct Yen to dollar conversion, with it now boasting an MSRP of just $795. That’ll still get you the very same 3.6-pound projector, however, which packs a respectable 2,000 lumens of brightness, a 400:1 contrast ratio, component, composite and VGA inputs, and, last but not least, a built-in 1 watt mono speaker. Look for it to hit all the usual sources sometime next month.

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The oft-irrational quest for thin already overwhelming television R&D budgets just hit our beloved LCD monitors. Meet the BenQ V2400W billed as the “world’s slimmest 24-inch LCD monitor.” BenQ claims that the LCD’s 2.44-inch max depth is 21% thinner than any of its chubbier competition. Unfortunately, while BenQ happily drones on and on about the monitor’s B-2 stealth bomber inspired design, it remains tight-lipped on the specifications. We know it offers a 4,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2-ms response, touch control panel and selection of ports including HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs. However, the V2400W’s brightness, panel resolution or backlighting tech, color reproduction capabilities, HDCP support for that DVI jack, and something so trivial as price all remain closely held secrets. Nevertheless, it’ll be available at the end of this month in Asia then heading to North America and Europe in April. You know, if you can find it.

Update: Some of the specs found: 1920 x 1200, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 16.7 million colors, and 160-degree viewing angle.

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While we found Samsung’s IT solutions emphasis here at CeBIT a bit of a yawn — when executive gets up and tells you that printers are his “personal passion,” you know you’re in for a wild ride — we are glad to see that the company is sticking some of its consumer design cues into its business products. Case in point, the T-series LCDs borrow from the “crystal” style elements of the Bordeaux series, but pack in some business-friendly specifications. The SyncMaster T260 is the flagship of the series, with 26-inches of real estate, 1920 x 1200 resolution, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time and a DTV tuner option, while the similar T240 hits at 24-inches and brings 0.3 Watts standby power. Inputs include DVI and HDMI and D-sub. More basic displays start at 19-inches, multiple color accent options are available, and everything will be available globally in March.

    

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