Samsung Launches SCH-W690 In South Korea

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Samsung aims to add to its mid-range portfolio by rolling out the SCH-W960 clamshell handset in South Korea via SK Telecom. You can choose from black or white colors, and one of the main attractions would be its 2.6″ internal AMOLED display that supports 262k colors at 240 x 320 resolution.

Other specifications of the SCH-W960 include :-

  • GSM and HSDPA connectivity
  • GPS
  • 1.5″ OLED external display
  • MP3 playback
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • 800 mAh battery

[Via: uberphones]

Nokia Introduces the N97

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

N97 is Nokia’s latest smartphone that has both a 3.5″ touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard. You will recognize the Nokia touch in the design, but it is definitely more edgy than previous models. It is of course a 3.5G (HSDPA) phone that also has WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Highlights

  • 32GB of internal storage, expandable to 48 by adding a 16GB MicroSD
  • CarlZeiss Lens, 5MP Camera
  • 640×360 3.5″ touchscreen
  • 30fps H.264 video decode
  • 30fps 640×480 MPEG-4 video recording

Apple Updates QuickTime

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Apple has updated QuickTime to re-enable standard definition playback on various external monitors in order the quell the uproar of the new unibody MacBook that comes with built-in DRM. The Quicktime 7.5.7 update fixes the problem of the Mini DisplayPort connector on new MacBooks and MacBook Pros that actually prevents people from playing tagged video content on non-compliant monitors or projectors.

[Via: ubergizmo]

Apple Head-Tracking Eyewear Patent Applied

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Apple could come up with something interesting for the future by applying for a patent for an “automatically adjusting media display in a personal display system.” This is somewhat a head-tracking eyewear which offers the user the feeling of being in a theater. As the wearer moves his/her head, the built-in gyroscope and accelerometer in the goggles will adjust the media file crop, making the user feel as though he/she is sitting in the theater.

[Via: ubergizmo]

Dell Releases New Widescreen LCD Monitors

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Dell has just released two more wide-aspect LCD displays - the 22″ S2209W and the 23″ S2309W. Both will reduce the 16:9 aspect ratio without compromising on resolution (phew!). Shared features include :-

  • Full 1080p resolution
  • 16:10 aspect ratio
  • 1,000:1 contrast ratio
  • 5ms pixel response time
  • DVI with HDCP encryption support
  • VGA support

[Via: ubergizmo]

LG Double-sided Reflective Display

Monday, October 20th, 2008

LG has upped the ante where display technology is concerned with its new 15″ double-sided reflective display that comes with the following features :-

  • Aperture ratio: 46%
  • Reflectance ratio: 20%
  • Color gamut: 12%
  • Contrast ratio is 14:1

Advertisers would be able to take great advantage of this display by maximizing viewing space, while folks who operate behind a counter can show the customer using the same screen his/her selections.

[Via: ubergizmo]

Motorola Rapture VU30

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Verizon has just rolled out the new Motorola Rapture VU30 cell phone that comes with a part-touch sensitive external display to accompany :-

  • 2 megapixel camera
  • Stereo Bluetooth connectivity
  • Assisted GPS
  • microSDHC memory card slot
  • EV-DO connectivity

This model’s external display concept is somewhat similar to what the RAZR2 flip phone is offering, and will retail for $130 after a rebate and a 2-year agreement.

[Via: Ubergizmo]

Mitsubishi Widescreen LCD Monitor

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Mitsubishi has a new widescreen LCD monitor known as the RDT201WDL, and this 20.1″ beauty will come with the following :-

  • Built-in USB hub
  • Integrated Ethernet
  • WSXGA+ (1,680 x 1,050) resolution
  • Low power consumption

[Via: Ubergizmo]

Sharp LCD TV Powered By Solar Energy

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Sharp took the opportunity to parade its 52″ LCD TV at the recently concluded CEATEC 2008, and what makes this LCD TV different from the rest is the inclusion of a solar panel at the base which is used to absorb the sun’s rays, converting it into electricity to power your TV.

[Via: Ubergizmo]

NEC MultiSync EA Monitor

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

NEC has new additions to the MultiSync EA displays that target higher-end home and pro users, where the smaller 24″ EA241WM comes with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, a full pivoting display and cleverly hidden, chin-mounted stereo speakers, a carrying handle and a four-port USB hub, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 400cd/m2 brightness.

As for the 19″ EA191M, it will feature a Patterned Vertical Alignment panel for improved color accuracy, a contrast ratio of 1,500:1 and a 250cd/m2 brightness level with speakers.

[Via: Ubergizmo]

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