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Display manufacturers constantly trade insults with one another who has the biggest, clearest, brightest display. Though we’re pretty sure the 36″ Eizo Nanao DuraVision FDH3601 has one thing all other competitors can’t claim — quad-HD resolution (4,096×2,160).
Other notable mentions include an LED backlight, 700cd/m2 brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, two DVI-D ports and DisplayPorts (HDCP) (each), and an “EcoView Sense sensor” that turns the display off after a set time in which the display detects no one sitting in front of it.
While all features are bullet point worthy, the $36,000 price tag will sadly keep this a rare and expensive novelty for the time being. But if you’ve got the cash, mark September 7th on your calendar.
If you’re in the market for a futuristic transparent computer monitor, Samsung has two models that may tickle your fancy. The two models come in at 22″ and share a 1680 x 1050 resolution, with the only main difference being one monitor does black & white while the other displays full color. Contrast ratio (500:1) may seem low at first until you consider ambient light is the only backlight to be had. Besides the new age lighting, the two Samsung monitors in question feature HDMI and USB output/input as well as a claimed 90% energy savings over traditional monitors.
Pricing and specific release are as of now unknown.
- September 17, 2010 6:28 am
If 24″ of screen real estate is awesome, then 27″ is even bigger. Hey, more is better. Right? In most cases I’d say yes, especially this case. Get your IPS powered, 2560 x 1440 worth of pixels for $999 today.
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If you would have taken a large survey when the iPhone first had the ability to run native games, I doubt very many people would have put their money on the iPhone platform gaining any real gaming traction. Fast forward two years however and look where things have taken us. Toss in Apple’s latest creation, the iPad, and we see another “rebirth” of mobile gaming.
On that note, one iPad is pretty damn nice with a native iPad game. But two — even better. Though we have to ask, at what point do you realize that getting two iPads and an iPhone needed to recreate such a setup comes close to (and in many cases) even surpasses a decent desktop gaming computer. Then there is the issue of those gargantuan bezels. It’s all in where your priorities lie I ‘spose. Video of all the tom foolery right after the break.
Anyone who is “afraid” or not into technology will usually point out their distain for being watched, monitored, or snooped on. It’s a valid argument. Though one that I tend to look past as gadgets of all shapes, sizes, and colors yank my attention faster than –
It seems the current trend in nanny state movements is that of hidden (and sometimes not so hidden) cameras. Under the guise of security, the last several years have seen copious amounts of privacy revoked. For a few students at Northern Arizona University, I’m sure a few security cameras would gladly be exchanged for what is coming — RFID tracking ID’s.
Straight from a sci-fi/thriller book, students at NUA will find that their new ID’s are more telling than in past years, offering up those behind a screen hundreds of yards if not miles away a constant look at where they are at. At first, the excuse seems noble — they want to monitor students’ class attendance. But when you step back and look at the gross invasion of privacy these ID cards represent, you can begin to see how detrimental this is…
Real nerds like to show off their nerdy ways in as many ways as possible. Just having 17 computers, 6 cellphones, and 8 TV’s isn’t enough. No, you need to completely surround yourself with products focused on geekery. That’s specifically why you need one of the coffee cups pictured above…
- February 12, 2010 8:42 pm
It all but seemed like the dual 15.4″ screened GScreen Spacebook was never going to grace our presence. As the “end of 2009″ came and went, my hopes for this dual-screened beast were quickly evaporating. And then I woke up today to hear that they did in fact purposely delay the GScreen Spacebook. But it wasn’t because of a manufacturing glitch, parts shortage, or internal bickering. Instead, they delayed it to make it better.
The old Spacebook came with (2) measly 15.4″ screens. The new Spacebook comes with (2) 17″ screens. Ok, so a whole 1.6″ isn’t that big of a difference all things considered. Sitting a few feet from even a tiny screen will make it look a whole lot bigger though. Sitting close to two screens? Well then, that is damn near panoramic if you ask me.
In case you forgot about the specs that make the Spacebook purr, take note, because the screens aren’t the only talking point. Underneath the two large expanses of glass sit a 2.66GHz Intel Core i7-620M processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTS 150M GPU all told what to do by Windows 7 Ultimate. So you see, this isn’t just some gimmicky laptop with two big screens and nothing to back up it’s hulking size.
Speaking of size, while many have called it thick and even gone as far to say that it’s too big to carry around, sit down. If you have that much trouble carrying around an 8lb. laptop you need help or not to purchase a powerhouse laptop in the first place. (Hell, even a 12-15lb. laptop isn’t that bad.) For those worried about weight, there are plenty of netbooks out there.
Mini rant aside — Come this spring, we’ll all be able to pick up a GScreen Spacebook for a cool $2,895. A bit of sticker shock at first until you realize you’re getting 1-1/2 laptops with quite a bit of power under the hood. Ya, you want one don’t ya?
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- February 11, 2010 10:15 am
Have an unsatiable hunger for as many pixels as your eyes can suck in? Well aren’t you in luck. Today Dell took it upon themselves to introoduce the world to their latest creation — the 27″ U2711.
The price of $1,099 may set you off, but there’s plenty to be had. For that price, Dell will give you an 80,000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio, HDMI 1.3, DHCP support, and a full 2,560 x 1,440 resolution displayed in 16:9 glory. The big downside however is the CCFL backlight being used instead of the much more energy efficient LED option.
It sounds pretty tempting after that second paragraph — until you go back to the price. I understand large monitors cost a pretty penny, but $1,100 for this seems a bit outrageous even given the specs. Think tell missed the mark with their price?
Slashgear
- January 14, 2010 11:07 am
First there was the phenomenon of headphones shrunk into earbuds. Then came dual drivers and noise canceling. 3 drivers left me drooling while 4 drivers started to sound crazy. Well, throw your previous notion of “crazy” out of the window because Ultimate Ears is kicking up the driver-per-ear race (didn’t know that there was a race) another notch with their Ultimate Ears 18 Pro.
So what’s so great about the $1,350 UE 18 Pro? If you strive for clarity, separation, sound stage, etc. etc., these wallet rapers are your only choice. Featuring a mind boggling 6 — yes, I said 6 — individually tuned drivers and 4 crossovers in each ear. Other bragging points include electrical tuning, triple-sound channels, a new low-distortion cable, in-line filter for each sound channel, and a personalized aluminum carrying case.
99.7% of the population wouldn’t notice much difference between say the triple driver Shure SE530′s and these. Not to mention, the few of us who have $1k+ to spend on a whim don’t usually do so on headphones. If I had the cash however, I would. Maybe I’m just alone.I’m certainly intrigued and would kill to try these out in person with my iriver ihp-120.
Ultimate Ears, if you are listening listening, I’d like to see you at CES next year. Bring your
best.
Yours truly
Mike of Gadgetsteria.
Look for the UE 18 Pro’s to drop in February with the divorce lawyer knocking on your door soon after — you know, ’cause the wife finds out what you spent nearly $1400 (read: anniversary money) on.
**Update: While I generally follow the whole audio/headphone thing pretty closely, I don’t always catch everything. Thanks to Nicole below, I now know UE is not the first to do the 6 driver per ear setup as JH Audio beat UE to the punch. Thanks Nicole.
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