Dell releases a new multi-touch LCD monitor from Dell, the S2340T. This 23-inch IPS LED-backlight monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 270 cd/m2 brightness, 8ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. In addition, it also comes with a webcam, two built-in 5W stereo speakers and features HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet and 2x USB 3.0 connectors. The S2340T retails for 54,980 Yen (about $689).

You better get yourself a magnifying glass. Japan Display Inc. (JDI), a global leader in LCD technologies, has developed three display prototypes -- named "Innovation Vehicles" -- for smartphone, tablet, and automotive applications which will be shown at the FPD International 2012 exhibition in Yokohama, Japan.  The Innovation Vehicle for tablet applications features key technologies adopted into a 7.0-inch diagonal size module with high WQXGA resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels) and pixel density of 431ppi, with high contrast ratio of 2000:1 achieved by implementing new IPS technology, with low power consumption that is approximately 50% less by utilizing an RGBW pixel structure, with a thin module structure of only 1.3 mm thickness including an integrated touch function (without cover glass), and with a narrow border of 1.5 mm.

ViewSonic announced a new touch-enabled LED display called the TD2220, the 22" (21.5" viewable) TD2220 display is equipped with advanced dual point optical touch technology featuring a hardened 8H level scratch resistant surface to ensure high touch accuracy and durability. With Full HD 1080p resolution, the TD2220 delivers excellent image quality for a variety of multimedia content, with a dustproof surface that is perfect for 2-point touch control, whether by finger, stylus, or even a gloved hand.

B-brand for monitors BenQ has released yet another Full HD gaming monitor ‘XL2411T’ to its range. Supporting NVIDIA’s 3D Vision 2 technology, this new 24-inch LED-backlight TN monitor (120Hz panel) delivers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio (12,000,000:1 DCR), 350 cd/m2 brightness and 1ms GtG response time, and features D-Sub, DVI and HDMI connectors. 

Matrox Graphics announced its Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital SE external multi-monitor adapter, which expands your system's single-video output into an immersive triple-monitor setup so that you see and do more. This new Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) connects to a compatible system's DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort video output or Thunderbolt port and lets you add three external DVI monitors, each with maximum resolutions of either 1920 x 1080 @50Hz (PC) or 1360 x 768 @60Hz (Mac).

iiyama has unveiled another one of its upcoming Full HD monitor namely the ProLite E2473HS. Adopting iiyama’s ‘X-Res Tech’ super-resolution technology, this new 23.6-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time (2ms neutral) and 170/160 degree viewing angles. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 2W stereo speakers and has DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI connectors. 

ViewSonic Corp is getting jiggy with is, as today they announced its brand new VX70Smh-LED Series, with several size options including the 27" VX2770Smh-LED, 23" VX2370Smh-LED and 22" VX2270Smh-LED. The VX70Smh-LED Series features a professional grade widescreen SuperClear IPS panel with a frameless bezel for displays that look as good as they perform.

ASUS is busy in their monitor segment lately. The soon will release another LCD monitor ‘PB278Q’ for the mass market. Adopting a PLS panel, this new 27-inch widescreen monitor provides 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 3W stereo speakers and features DVI-D, D-Sub, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. 

Interesting, some information leaked ironically thanks to the court files of Samsung in case of Apple VS Samsung in America.

This time Samsung showed a couple of details about the next-gen of tablets. It looks like Samsung will wait with new kind of Super AMOLED tablets because of production problems and will switch to RETINA. The Samsung

ViewSonic is ready to release two new affordable LED monitors, the VA2212m-LED and VA1912m-LED. The ViewSonic VA2212m-LED is a 21.5-inch widescreen LED monitor that offers a Full HD resolution and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, while the ViewSonic VA1912m-LED is a 18.5-inch LED monitor that provides a 1,366 x 768 pixel resolution. Both LED monitors feature DVI and VGA inputs and a pair of 2W integrated speakers. The ViewSonic VA2212m-LED and VA1912m-LED are priced at $149 and $125, respectively.

NVIDIA has announced their full support for this program. They plan to implement this technology in their Tegra chips which will open gates to many possibilities. To begin with it

In the past few years 120 Hz monitors have been the preferred choice for gamers but here comes the next step. Asus has announced the first 144 Hz monitor, designed to make gaming performance in 2D and 3D even smoother.

Asus VG278HE with 144 Hz panel
Asus has announced a new 27-inch monitor and the successor to the VG278H. The new model is called VG278HE and is the first monitor to implement a 144 Hz-enabled panel. This adds an extra of 24 pictures per second over 120 Hz monitors. Asus says that this should improve 2D and 3D gaming even further but the true performs remains to be tested.

Asus VG278HE is the first 144 Hz monitor
Asus VG278HE is based on a TN panel with 1920x1080 pixel resolution and 2 ms (g2g) response time. The monitor also supports Nvidia 3D Vision 2. However, the system is not integrated so you have to buy the kit separately.

Asus VG278HE is the first 144 Hz monitor
Asus also says that the monitor includes HDMI, dual-link DVI and D-SUB (VGA) inputs. 2x3W stereo speakers are built in and a mini-jack output lets users to connect headphones. The monitor is designed with swivel, tilt and height adjustment.

No pricing or release details have been announced yet.

Eizo has introduced another one of its upcoming LCD monitor, the ColorEdge CG246. Designed for professionals in digital photography, graphic design, video editing and post-production, this new 24.1-inch IPS monitor provides 1920 x 1200 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 7.7ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles.

The monitor also comes with a built-in calibration sensor, which corresponds to the auto-calibration in accordance with the schedule, and features a DVI-I port, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort and a 2-port USB hub. The ColorEdge CG246 will go on sale from September 11th for 159,800 Yen (about $2,045). [Eizo]

LG Electronics has announced the availability of its premium IPS7 series monitors (first in Asia). The monitor features the company

ViewSonic is offering you their newest eco-friendly LCD monitor, the VX2703mh-LED. This new 27-inch LED-backlight monitor is an energy efficient display, reducing power consumption by almost 40% when compared to a regular 27-inch LCD monitor.

In terms of performance, the VX2703mh-LED delivers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 10,000,000:1 MEGA Dynamic contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 3ms response time, and features D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI connectors. The VX2703mh-LED retails for $299. [ViewSonic]

This is  the newest member to HP

There apparantly is a market left for small low-res monitors. HP has released their latest LCD monitor, the LV1911. This new 18.5-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1366 x 768 native resolution, 600:1 contrast ratio, 200 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 90/50 degree viewing angles, and features a mini D-Sub connector. The LV1911 is available now for 9,870 Yen (about $124). [HP]

iiyama is about to release their latest Full HD monitor, the ProLite XB2380HS. Featuring an IPS panel, this new 23-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 2W stereo speakers and features DVI-D, mini D-Sub and HDMI connectors. The ProLite XB2380HS will start shipping from mid-August for 23,800 Yen (about $299). [iiyama]

A week or two ago we repoerted about a story from a consumer who's Galaxy S3 had exploded. Engadget reports that Samsung said they were looking into it and, along with a third party investigation, have decided it occurred as a result of "external energy" being applied to the device, not anything from within the phone itself. The damage is consistent with the phone going in the microwave.

The original poster dillo2k10 has posted an update on Boards.ie, indicating it was a mistake by someone else in an attempt to recover the phone after it got wet.

The Samsung Tomorrow post linked cites a report from Fire Investigations UK finding that the phone itself was not responsible for generating the heat that caused the damage, so GSIII owners (and the pockets of their skinny jeans) should be able to breathe easier.

Samsung is now selling a 75" ES9000 series smart TV in South Korea for 19.8 million won, the equivalent of about $17,450!

In short, if you loved the LED-backlit display of the 55-inch model, you're going to adore the ES9000, which features the same smart TV brains alongside a retractable webcam unit housed on the top edge. The picture was pleasingly rich and sharp -- presumably due to the aforementioned backlighting and the ES series' edge-to-edge design. The bezel is a mere 7.9mm and Samsung has decided to coat the frame in a gentle Rose Gold coating which, due to the TV's slightly shady location, was a little trickier to pick out. 

Panasonic president Kazuhiro Tsuga told the press that cheap OLED TVs aren't likely to hit the market for a "considerable time".
The take home message? Don't expect to hang up a brand new $300 OLED TV on your wall by the end of 2013.

The strategic Sony-Panasonic partnership is the result of pressure being applied by Korean-based electronics manufacturers, LG and Samsung. This year, both companies unveiled their own large-screen OLED televisions. Working together, Sony and Panasonic hope to minimize the effects of their head start.

Interestingly, Sony pioneered OLED technology. The company actually sold OLED televisions during 2007 and 2008, but halted production after both consumers and industry were spooked by financial uncertainty. Sony's 1080p, 27-inch OLED units sold for around $2000.

Vizio has unveiled the new Cinemawide 58-inch Theater 3D HDTV. What makes this HDTV special is that it has a unique 21:9 aspect ratio, which is optimized for watching widescreen movies.

The Vizio Cinemawide 58-inch Theater 3D HDTV supports a 2560 x 1080 pixel resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 178-degree viewing angle and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000 : 1. The Vizio Cinemawide 58-inch Theater 3D HDTV retails for $2,499. [Vizio]

A quick hands on with this one, Antec released HDTV Bias Lighting Kit last week.

You know when you have that new huge 55" LED TV and in the evening when it gets dark you can see a little LED wash / clouding on the black screen. It is a common problem these days.

Some people are very bothered by it, other not at all. It is a problem that can be fixed to a large extent by placing or pointing a light behind the screen. The visuals will change dramatically as your eyes will compensate that black level and contrast. This actually is the reason why Philips has released Ambi-light TVs initially.

Antec has a very simple solution at hand for roughly 30 USD/EUR, they took some of the brightest LEDs they could find, connect it towards the USB port of your television and when you power on, you have light. An adhesive coating on the LED strip will make it stick towards the back of the television. The LEDs will power up and down with activation of the HDTV, but should you wish to deactivate the  LEDs, you can simply turn it off with an convenient on/off switch.

Unit Dimensions:

• Cable: 51.1

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today announced that it is now shipping its award-winning Series 9 LED desktop monitor. The culmination of over five years of global market leadership in monitors, the new 27-inch Series 9 incorporates the best that Samsung has to offer, including its exclusive Natural Color Expert technology, which provides a richer viewing experience for graphic artists, photographers, designers and anyone else with a sense of style working with photos and video content.

Starting at $1,199.99, the Series 9 will be available through an exclusive prelaunch with NewEgg from June 1