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sales
Dell Forced to Honor Accidental $15 Monitor Listing
Dell Taiwan accidentally priced one 19-inch monitor, normally costing around $150, at only $15, and received a whopping 140,000 orders within the 8 hours it was live. Now, the Taiwanese government is forcing them to honor the sales. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Dallifornia: Sucks for them! I wonder why the government is "forcing" them to honor a mistake, as apposed to sending e-mails saying... 15 Responses | Other threads
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alienware
Alienware OptX AW2210 21.5-Inch Gaming Monitor Goes 1920x1080, Actually Isn't Hideous
We caught Alienware's OptX AW2210 21.5-inch gaming monitor a couple months back—it's part of Alienware's "more accessible" push, but it's got respectable specs, cramming in a 1920x1080 resolution with a supposed 80,000:1 contrast ratio for $299. More »
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Comment by nutbastard: 21.5"? Better sit close, or better yet, get one of those Brazil style magnifying lenses. 7 Responses | Other threads
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webcams
Samsung's New 24-Inch Monitor Comes With an Epic 5 Megapixel Webcam Tacked On
Samsung's gone and pasted a 5-megapixel webcam on the 24-inch Scopia VC240 monitor. Now we can finally see topless Jesus in all his HD glory! More »
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Comment by TNTBW: What's with the price? Who do they think will buy this thing when you can get 24" monitors pretty cheap... 3 Responses | Other threads
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art
Cardboard Gadgets Remind Us that It's All Disposable
In case we've fooled you into thinking that any shiny new gadget matters in the grand scheme of things, artist Kyle Bean would like to remind you that everything is disposable. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by RainyDayInterns: Disposable means you can toss it out as trash...so of course everything is "disposable". You just leave it on the curb... 6 Responses | Other threads
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monitors
Stunning NEC CRV43 43-Inch Curved Monitor Is Stunningly Expensive
Remember this 43-inch curved monitor from CES a couple years ago? Well, it's finally about to be available in all of its 2880x900px glory. For $8,000. Yowza! More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by i wish i had a cafe racer: correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure this monitor has nothing to do with DLP. DLP is Digital... 8 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Castrade Game Box Converter Connects, Upscales Consoles To Any Monitor
Expensive adapters combined with endless scaling woes can make connecting a console to your LCD monitor or project a daunting prospect. Castrade's Game Box makes the process as painless as possible. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Maier: OMG, White gadgets are so sexy! I want that white PS3! 6 Responses | Other threads
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displays
Eizo's FlexScan Monitors Activate On a Motion Sensor
Here is a good, green idea—monitors that activate or deactivate based on the presence of humans. That is exactly how Eizo's 20-inch FlexScan EV2023W-H and the 23-inch EV2303W-T help to save energy. More » -
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If You Become a Yahoo Engineer, You Too Can Have 7 Monitors on Your Desk
This is Yahoo engineer and photographer Jeremy Johnstone's cubicle. I count four HDTVs, three Apple Cinema Displays and one MacBook Air. That's a lot of screens! Is it like that at every Yahoo's desk??? More » -
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apple
CinemaView Promises to Be Tempting Apple Cinema Display Alternative
Most Mac users looking for a nice, budget monitor will ignore Apple's Cinema Displays for monitors by Dell or other major manufacturers. But these third party monitors don't feature mini DisplayPorts. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by CaliBoom: Actually, other displays have tested to be just as good or better than Apple's (which is nice) and Apple people... 13 Responses | Other threads
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wallpapers
Where to Get This Excellent Wallpaper
Every time we run a post with this background, I get a ton of people asking where I got it. So here it is—it's called Night Blur, from Mandolux. Click the picture to ginormify it. More »
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Comment by Joe Baynham: Really? Mindblowing? I'd say its rather boring bokeh.. 13 Responses | Other threads
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qotd
How Many Monitors is Too Many?
If you ask me, the answer would be "there's no such thing". But you're not asking me. I'm asking you. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Curves: We are going to get some good rig pics on this post. Dont you need at least 3 or 4 for... 9 Responses | Other threads
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monitors
Wipe Your Monitor Clean By Rubbing It Down With a Cheeseburger
What better way to clean that dusty screen than rubbing it down with a cheeseburger? If a cheeseburger isn't your thing, how about a donut, piece of cake, cookies or a BLT? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by mynamesafad: my monitor really needs to be dusted... just need to remember to grab one of the swiffer wipes when I... 8 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Coming Soon for $14
If you've given up on Apple ever releasing a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, take comfort in Monoprice, who announced that their adapter will cost $14.25 starting March 15th. [Monoprice via OhGizmo!]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaiser-Machead: Sweet. It's too bad that the displayport will not carry over audio, so you'll still need to connect with a separate... 13 Responses | Other threads
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furniture
Athena Sofa Is the Most Comfy PC, Ever
Sure, your PC may be packing a quad core processor, dual monitors and a second mortgage worth of RAM. But can you sleep on it? Let me rephrase that. Should you sleep on it? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: Gives a whole new meaning to "Can I crash on your couch?" 4 Responses | Other threads
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Nanovision
Buffalo's FTD-W71 7-inch USB Monitor Swivels For Better Buddy-Listing
It won't instantly give you Jason Chen's tactical blogging situation room, but Buffalo's 7-inch USB display does something nice: it swivels vertically, making it even better for a secondary IM display on your desk. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by dark42: USB? Why USB? I think this will be a horrible suck on your CPU cycles. What's wrong with DVI? 3 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Gadget Deals of the Day
We know times are tough, but the only way to make money is to spend money. So crack open that bruised 401k and do some shopping! More » -
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Samsung P2370L 23-inch LCD Display: LED Backlight, Great Design, A Steal For $400
We know that Samsung makes a fine LCD, whether it be a computer display or an HDTV, and this new P2370L looks no different: LED backlight, 16.5mm-thin, 1080p resolution, all for $400. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by closhedbb: If you spend $900 on a display and then rely on the built in speakers for your sound, you have... 9 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
D-Link SideStage, Because Everybody Could Use An Extra Monitor
Maybe it's because I just re-read Watchmen, but the idea of getting D-Link's SideStage, a bonus 7" USB-powered display for extra video monitoring, sounds like a really good one. More »
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Comment by aerospaceman: let's hope for less than $50 and support for any Windows application including games. 7 Responses | Other threads
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laptops
How the Dual Display Works In the IBM ThinkPad W700ds, Part II
We've already seen a clip with the Lenovo W700ds laptop popping out its secondary monitor. But here's much better clip that really gives you a real idea of how it works. -
hdtvs
The Case For Small TVs
Common thought is to get a big TV. Hell, I want two. But instead, I put a 23-inch set in my livingroom for two months to see what it would be like.
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multi-monitor wallpaper
Where to Get Awesome Multi-Monitor Wallpaper
If you're reading Giz, you're likely running two displays, if not more. You could sprinkle each one with a disparate bit of geekery, or go all out with a massive multi-monitor spread.
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Comment by Monty: If you are a loser running Windows (like me), try downloading UltraMon. It gives a lot of extra tools... 5 Responses | Other threads
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please stop
Steampunk AIO Computer Is a PC That Looks Old, Which is Apparently Still Exciting
Saying that steampunk is played out is almost getting played out itself, but they just keep making things. This week we have a another winner: a computer! Covered in brass! With horns! Die. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by LastAndLeast: I don't understand why (some) people are so irritated by steampunk stuff. What makes it so different than any... 7 Responses | Other threads
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adapters
ViBook USB Adapter Runs Many Screens Via USB
The maker of the ViDock Gfx ExpressCard adapter solution has just come out with another adapter to connect up to six displays via USB. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by theDreamer: A bit of a waste of money. eVGA UV Plus USB VGA Adapter 100-U2-UV16-A1 USB 2.0 for under 70USD from Newegg.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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cinema display
Apple Says LED Cinema Display Ships in 7-10 Days
Looks like the informed speculation was correct: Apple says that the LED 24-inch Cinema Display will ship within a week to ten days. Is it worth $899? That's a personal life decision, son. [Apple via Electronista]
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Comment by daftrok: A nice monitor. Is it worth 900 bucks? [computers.pricegrabber.com] HELL NO! This display has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 330 cd/m^2... 10 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Dell Black Friday Ad Now Available For Your Deal-Devouring Eyes
As the economy slips deeper and deeper into oblivion, we can take some solace in these wonderful Black Friday ads that will inevitably trickle out up until the day after Thanksgiving. Today, we bring you the Dell Black Friday ad, complete with deals on their computers, media devices, monitors, peripherals—pretty much you name it, it might be there. That includes this pretty incredible Xbox 360 deal: XBOX 360 Arcade With 7 Games Including Rock Band 2 - $199.00. Wha?! More » -
monitors
Limited Edition iZ3D Monitors Are the Mullets of the LCD World
Sometimes you have to respect a company if only because they're doing something different. Now iZ3D has teamed with computer painters Smooth Creations to release 22-inch widescreen monitors that offer some 3D LCD "business" in the front and a little 2D hot rod paint job "party" in the back. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: That monitor has a lot of carbon-scoring. Has it been in a battle? (name the movie) 5 Responses | Other threads
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displays
Asus Releases New 16:9 Computer Monitor With Integrated Webcam
In what is an increasingly popular trend, Asus has announced they'll be releasing new 24-inch, 16:9 monitors for the holiday season. Equipped with a 1920x1080 resolution, 20000:1 contrast ratio, 1.3 MP webcam and HDMI-in, the VK246H will appeal to those who want to use the monitor with both computers and home theater components. More » -
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4.3 Inch WVGA Monitor Can Run on USB Juice Alone
Connecting monitors to computers via USB isn't really that exciting anymore, but this little dreamboat from Century Japan does something much more than that: it runs on bus power. In other words, this thing is powered just like your trusty flash drives, mice and soda can-shaped USB humidifiers. A tiny, portable, fully functional secondary monitor would be extremely useful for mobile power users, and of interest to just about anyone with a spare USB port. Possibly an issue: I'm not sure that "extremely useful" quite translates to "worth $200." [OhGizmo via Slashgear]
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By John HerrmanComment by rurena: I'm one of those people that still remember the promises of the future. Everything was going to be touch sensitive.... 2 Responses | Other threads
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desktops
Acer Releases AX3200 Blu-Ray Desktop PC and P244W 1080p LCD Display
WIth their Blu-ray-playing AX3200 desktop PC and accompanying 24-inch, 1080p monitor, Acer just released two affordable, HD-friendly products at a combined price that sits just over $1000. With the compact dimensions of around 10"x4"x14", the AX3200 desktop has 2.1 GHZ AMD Phenom X3 8450 processor, HDMI-out, Dolby Home Theater 5.1 sound and nine USB ports. A 640 GB HDD, multi-card reader and 4 GB RAM round out the internal specs for the Windows Vista machine. More »
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Comment by Z4N5H1N: I'm skeptical of the build quality of anything with those specs, at that price. It seems like a stellar deal,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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mods
CinematographHD: Two Monitors In One Incredible Case Mod
When a video editor became depressed looking at his laptop, he did the only logical thing. He went to the garage, whipped out the welding torch and cooked himself up a portable system that could store a five-drive RAID0 array and two 22-inch monitors. Video is captured via unspecified HDMI-wielding video card and project output occurs through a Blu-ray burner. We don't know what the whole honking system weighs in at, but we do know that this 10-minute spark montage build video puts Rocky !, II, III and IV to shame: More » -
monitors
Super-Skinny AOC V17 17-Inch HD Monitor Has Equally Diminutive Price Tag
Can't vouch for general build or image quality on this AOC 17-inch panel, but the 12mm-thin housing is a great look for $200. The V17 has a resolution of 1440 x 900 with a contrast ratio of 5,000:1 and a 10ms response time. Good deal for a cheap desktop display that can also double as a bedroom HD monitor. AOC says end of 2008 for availability. [Slash Gear] -
stock market crisis
12 Gadgety Trading Floors: Just in Time for Today's Wall Street Crisis
As I'm sure you already know, the Dow dropped 500 points today on the news of a Lehman Brothers bankruptcy filing and a $50 billion stock buyout of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America Corp. This tag team of devastation sent stocks spiraling down in the worst tumble we have seen since the 9/11 attacks. Therefore, OObject couldn't have picked a better time to drop their list of 12 gadgety trading floors and equipment. My favorite is hedge fund manager Adam Sender's 20-monitor setup. I bet every damn one of them is flashing some sort of big red warning right about now. [OObject]
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By Sean FallonComment by purple-pillows: what is this news about the stock market... im putting off a new computer to buy 1 Responses | Other threads
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ifa 2008
Samsung Updates Syncmaster Monitor Range: 2233HZ and 2243HZ
Among its raft of new products at IFA, Samsung has updated its Syncmaster range of monitors (last heard about with the double-screened edition) with two new 22-inchers that have "enhanced motion picture acceleration" tech for reduced ghosting. The new tech reduces the motion-picture response time from 27ms to 9ms, which Samsung says is good for gaming (though with 2ms monitors about, it seems pretty sucky.) Both have 1680 x 1050 pixels and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, with the main differences between the 2233HZ and the 2243HZ being in styling: the 2233 is curvier, whereas the 2243 is more "corporate suit" square. There's no info on price or release date, but for monitor fanatics, the press release is below. More »
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By Kit EatonComment by Topher: "Response Time (ms)(typ.) 5ms" I am sitting in front of a Samsung Syncmaster 226bw, it has a 2ms response time? This new... 3 Responses | Other threads
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iogear wireless VGA link
IOGear's USB to VGA Kit Puts Wireless Gap Between PC and Monitor
Combine this little gizmo with a wireless USB hub and you could almost have your PC in a separate room to you: it's a wireless VGA cable. The USB to VGA kit consists of a transmitter dongle and a receiver with a VGA-socket. It's probably aimed more at swanky PC-projector setups, since it can cope with video of up to 720p quality over a range of 30-feet, and sadly is only compatible with Windows XP and Vista machines. Due in September for around $230. [TFTS]
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By Kit EatonComment by The Monarch: Looks like the range of the Kensington is only half of this kit's 30-foot range -- bummer. more » | Other threads
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question of the day
Question of the Day: What Do You Use to Clean Your Screens?
A big, bright, beautiful screen is a great thing—but keeping it smudge and dust free can be annoying to say the least. This is especially true with touchscreen phones and other portable media devices. With that in mind, I came up with a two section poll that involves larger screens like monitors and televisions on one side and smaller screens like cellphones and handheld game systems on the other. But both ask the same question: how do you clean your screens? More » -
rumor
Apple Cinema Displays To Get LED Refresh?
Macrumors is reporting that new Cinema Displays are coming from Apple that will bring LED backlights to the whole line, which is in sync with the company's plan to ditch fluorescent backlights entirely. The tipster is seeing Macworld in January as a likely time for them to pop up. They haven't been updated in any large fashion since 2004, so this doesn't seem that out of the question. HDMI please? [Mac Rumors]
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By John MahoneyComment by imTheKing: @seizure: Thats not true in all cases. Bravia's have been positioned next to their "LG and Samsung" competitors and the... more » | Other threads
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acer g24
Acer G24 World's Highest Contrast Gaming Monitor (50,000:1)
Acer's G24 gaming monitor is apparently the only one badass enough for its Predator gaming PC. Besides being slathered in the same hue of rusty orange, according to Acer, this 24-incher is the world's highest contrast monitor, with a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Stuff should pop big, in other words. More »
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Comment by FightingChance: IF TN panel THEN crap But I'm a designer, so I need P-MVA/S-MVA... more » | Other threads
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exercise
Treadmill Desk With Five Monitors Overstimulates As You Exercise
Treadmill desks are nothing new, but while products like the Steelcase Walkstation try to trick you into doing extra work while exercising, the JW Treadmill desk is unapologetic about being purely focused on entertainment. In fact, it goes completely over the top with a five-display setup. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by frigg: @JymmyZ: Arguably, The Island was a remake of Logan's Run minus the plankton-eating robot. more » | Other threads
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dell ultrasharp 2709w
Dell's 27-inch UltraSharp 2709W LCD
Like the 27-inch 2707WFP before it, Dell's new UltraSharp 2709W features a mediocre 1920 by 1200 resolution with a 9-in-2 media card reader and 6ms response time, but the contrast ratio has been upgraded to to 3000:1 and the brightness level to 450 nits. Outside of that you will get just about every port you could possibly need—from USB to HDMI to DisplayPort. Plus, it can be had for $999, which is only about $200 more than the 2707WFP is selling for right now on the Dell website (still a bit pricey if you ask me). More » -
displays
LG Launches "World's Most Energy Efficient Monitor" For Green Geeks
On the off chance you are looking to save a few bucks here and there on your power bill, LG has announced the Flatron W2252TE—a display that they claim is the "world's most energy efficient." Apparently, the monitor uses 45% (or around 40W) less power than traditional models. Interestingly enough, the 22-inch Flatron manages to score a 1680 x 1050 resolution, 2ms response time, 170 degree viewing angle, 250cd/m2 brightness and a surprising 10,000:1 contrast ratio despite the drop in power consumption. A price point has yet to be determined, but the monitor is slated for a UK release this August. [Pocket-lint]
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By Sean FallonComment by Philipp Grunwald: I've got it here, and although it is really beautiful and obviously energy-efficient (it sets itself in energy-saving mode after... more » | Other threads
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