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Acer HS274H NVIDIA 3D Vision monitor claims world’s first title

Chris Davies, Apr 27th 2011 Discuss [1]

The Aspire Z5763 isn't Acer's only piece of 3D kit today; the company has also outed what it's claiming is the world's first 27-inch FHD 3D monitor, the Acer HD274H. Relying on NVIDIA's 3D Vision tech - and having an integrated IR emitter to keep things clean - the HD274H offers three HDMI inputs along with VGA and DVI, and runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Read The Full Story

Sharp develops massive 156-screen immersion system

Shane McGlaun, Apr 27th 2011 Discuss [2]

When it comes to being more immersed in any sort of content the larger the screen the easier it is. This is why a flick on a gigantic IMAX screen is so much cooler than a similar flick on a smaller screen in your local theater. Sharp has developed a new and very cool multi screen display system that makes the whole room into a giant display. The screen is installed in a theme park called Huis Ten Bosch Co. Ltd. Read The Full Story

Sharp develops new small and medium LCDs with oxide semiconductor tech

Shane McGlaun, Apr 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

When it comes to your smartphone, the thing that consumes most of the battery power inside the device is the LCD screen. The LCD is also one of the thicker components of the smartphone and has a lot of impact on how thin the device can be made. The brighter the screen is, the better you can see it in the outdoors or other bright locations. With all that said, the thinner and brighter our screens of smartphones and tablets can be, the smaller and easier to read the devices can be as well. Read The Full Story

Ideum Unveils New MT55 HD Multitouch Table [Video]

Rue Liu, Apr 19th 2011 Discuss [6]

If you're in the market for a new desk or table, before you head to your local furniture store take a moment to fantasize how awesome it would be to replace that old wooden thing with Ideum's new MT55 HD Multitouch Table. We mentioned their older MT50 model about a year ago, but they just announced today a new MT55 HD model that's a 55" beauty sporting full 1920x1080 HD resolution. Read The Full Story

Apple tips smart-display iPhone bezel in patent application

Chris Davies, Apr 8th 2011 Discuss [1]

It's obviously the week for interesting Apple patent applications to surface, and after yesterday's hybrid e-paper/LCD proposals, now it's the bezel around them that is in for a futuristic upgrade. According to a new patent application, Apple is looking at the possibility of "Electronic devices with a primary display and a selectively illuminated secondary display" where a regular touchscreen could be highlighted with sections of the bezel lighting up to point out, among other things, where inputs could be made. Read The Full Story

Apple hybrid e-paper/LCD display plans tipped in new patent application

Chris Davies, Apr 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Talk of an e-paper based iPad has rumbled around since the reveal of the first-gen model, but so far Apple has proved unwilling to move beyond its multi-purpose IPS LCD display and consider either monochrome or color e-ink panels. According to a freshly published patent application by the company, however, they've at least given thought to the merits of electronic paper; in a submission titled "Systems and Methods for Switching Between an Electronic Paper Display and a Video Display" Apple describes a layered display sandwich which would combine traditional LCD and e-paper screens. Read The Full Story

Learn How LCD Monitors Work, Informative Teardown Video

Rue Liu, Apr 5th 2011 Discuss [3]

If you've ever wondered how exactly your LCD monitor works down to the pixel, then you don't want to miss an excellent clip from EngineerGuyVideo that literally breaks it all down for you. The five-minute video is very informative and easy to digest---kind of similar to what we're trying to do with our new SlashGear 101 series. Read The Full Story

Peratech QTC Clear touchscreen could add force-sensing to your future iPad

Chris Davies, Apr 5th 2011 Discuss [3]

Touch-sensor specialists Peratech have announced their QTC Clear, a transparent version of their force-sensing touch panel which promises to bring 3D input and more to tablets, smartphones and other devices. The new sensor can be added to a capacitive touchscreen or replace a resistive one, adding the ability to measure the pressure a user applies to the display. This, Peratech suggests, opens up the door to 3D interfaces where the force of touch controls the depth of navigation through the UI. Read The Full Story

Samsung facing AMOLED and chip shortages amid production line delays

Chris Davies, Apr 5th 2011 Discuss [0]

Samsung Mobile Display's 5.5-Gen AMOLED production line - previously expected to begin manufacturing of 7-inch tablet displays, such as the Super AMOLED demonstrated in a Galaxy Tab prototype, this year - is likely to suffer up to three months of delays before become operational, due to supply limitations. According to MK, Japanese suppliers are still encountering issues meeting their orders in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, with the potential to impact components Samsung provides to Apple. Read The Full Story

iPad 2 stock boost due as Apple adds panel provider

Chris Davies, Apr 1st 2011 Discuss [6]

Apple is reportedly looking to a new display provider, in an attempt to alleviate supply chain delays for the iPad 2 and reduce the lengthy wait times customers are experiencing. According to the Economic Daily News, Apple has roped in AU Optronics to supply the IPS 1024 x 768 displays for the iPad 2. Interestingly, the report claims that Apple has agreed to pay three to four times the current market price for each panel. Read The Full Story

Samsung 22-inch transparent LCD displays hit production

Chris Davies, Mar 31st 2011 Discuss [1]

Samsung has announced that it has begun mass-production of 22-inch transparent LCD displays, with two models - capable of either black & white or color images - in the first range to be offered. Rather than a traditional backlight, the 1680 x 1050 displays (which have 500:1 contrast ratios) use ambient light to illuminate them; Samsung has boosted transparency to 15-20% (over 5% in normal panels) so that sunlight is enough to make the picture visible. Read The Full Story

I-Voluce 46-inch Gesture Control Display has 3D depth sensing

Shane McGlaun, Mar 18th 2011 Discuss [0]

A company called Evoluce has unveiled an interesting and large display called the I-Voluce 46-inch gesture control display that has integrated 3D-sensing technology inside. The screen is 46-inches and has full HD resolution. The coolest part about the display is that the thing can be controlled using gestures from up to four meters away. Read The Full Story