Here we have a new Full HD monitor from Dell, the E2313H. Adopting a TN panel, this new 23-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5 ms response time and 170/160 degree viewing angles, and features both DVI-D and mini D-Sub connectors. The E2313H is available now for 14,980 Yen (about $182). [Dell]
Sharp has reportedly begun talks with Dell, Intel, and other US companies for a potential share in the display firm, in a move that may be designed to put pressure on existing Foxconn negotiations. The discussions – which are also believed to be ongoing with Qualcomm, according to the WSJ‘s sources – would see struggling Sharp offer up a stake in return for as much as $240m depending on the suitor, with the spoils of the deal being a guaranteed supply of the company’s IGZO displays.
According to the insiders, Sharp is hoping to squeeze up to $240m from Intel or Dell, though its ambitions for Qualcomm investment are more modest. The display firm has been mired in ongoing negotiations with Foxconn/Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. for several months, with the firms needing to reach a conclusion by March 2013 but uncertainty around Sharp’s value stalling the deal.
Unofficially, however, a Sharp executive speaking to the newspaper said that while the companies continue to talk, “the unpredictability of its earnings are hindering” the likelihood of a deal. Others familiar with the deal have said that Sharp is laying on hyperbole about IGZO’s promise as a key negotiating point, routinely describing it as “potentially game-changing technology.”
That game-changer comes down to how IGZO works, replacing the substrate material among other changes, and in doing so reducing power consumption and increasing pixel density. That makes for displays that can offer the same brightness as regular LCD but with lesser power demands, or alternatively use the same power as traditional panels but for a much brighter picture, useful for outdoor applications.
IGZO production, however, has struggled to meet Sharp’s goals, and so far the panels are only showing up in a limited way in tablets and phones for the Japanese market. However, Sharp claims it is ready to offer a 32-inch IGZO panel that runs at an impressive 3840 x 2160 resolution, and which could well find its way into future Apple products according to some industry speculation.
In fact, Apple involvement in Sharp’s ongoing business has been the source of display channel muttering for some time. One analyst has suggested that a $2bn blip on Apple’s most recent financial results sheet was in fact a helping hand to the Japanese firm, potentially bringing forward future panel orders onto the books so as to help shore up the supplier.
Sharp has declined to comment on whether it is in negotiations with companies outside of Foxconn, and neither Dell, Qualcomm, nor Intel would comment on the rumors. It’s possible, however, that the move to widen negotiations – or, indeed, the leaks that such a move is being considered – is a tactical one to increase pressure on Foxconn management.
Sharp $240m talks tipped with Dell, Intel and Qualcomm: IGZO the prize is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Loans, cuts and mortgages — Sharp is doing everything it can to meet its “profitable by 2014” pledge, and according to the Wall Street Journal, it’s looking to US suitors to lend a hand. Sources close to the company say that it’s offering a stake in Sharp to companies like Dell, Intel and Qualcomm in exchange for a capital investment. So far, all four companies have declined to comment, but investors would reportedly score easy access to Sharp displays, a deal that could be a boon for Dell’s hardware division. The display outfit had originally hoped to bolster its bottom line by selling a capital stake to Hon Hai, but the deal fizzled in August. No official numbers have been announced, but the WSJ is being told that Sharp is hoping to take in ¥20 billion (about $240 million) from both Dell and Intel, and is negotiating a more meager investment with Qualcomm. With any luck, the international agreements will keep Sharp afloat long enough for its IGZO-based LCD panels to put some black ink in the firm’s ledgers.
Filed under: Displays, Misc, Intel, Dell
Source: Wall Street Journal
Welcome to the Engadget holiday gift guide! Picking presents for friends and loved ones is never a simple task, and with thousands of options for each category, buying technology can be an especially frustrating experience. We’re here to help. Below you’ll find today’s bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to our hub to see the rest of the product guides as they’re added throughout the holiday season. And don’t forget to enter our giveaway — leave a comment for a chance to nab AT&T’s Samsung Exhilarate.
Ah, mainstream laptops. They may not have the same lightweight luster as their Ultrabook brethren, but they pack the beefy hardware to get you and the ones you love through several seasons of work and play. Our top choices below offer Windows 8 (and Mountain Lion) in pretty packages — and at all spots on the pricing spectrum. Hop past the break for a closer look.
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Dell has also released their newest 17-inch LCD monitor, the E1713S. Adopting a TN panel, this LED-backlight monitor provides 1280 x 1024 SXGA resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 170/160 degree viewing angles, and has a mini D-Sub port. The E1713S is priced at 9,980 Yen (about $121). [Dell]
Dell has launched another Full HD monitor ‘E2213H’ into the market. Aimed at business users, this new 21.5-inch LED-backlight monitor (TN panel) provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 170/160 degree viewing angles, and features DVI-D and mini D-Sub connectors. The E2213H sells for 13,980 Yen (about $170). [Dell]
They’re playing Christmas music on all the radio stations and government buildings have begun decking the halls with non-denominational decorations. All of this can only mean one thing: it’s time for the mad holiday rush. Once you’ve polished off that turkey dinner and put on a pair of your least flattering sweatpants, be sure join us after the break for some of the merriest deals on consumer electronics that the internet — and your local big box shop — has to offer. Yes, ladies and gentleman, it’s Black Friday time.
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Filed under: Apple, Samsung, Sony, Microsoft, HTC, ASUS, Amazon, Verizon, Sprint, HP, Dell, Nintendo
Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we’ll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You’ll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won’t stick around long.
Shopping from the comforts of your favorite chair is infinitely better than battling the crowds of retail goers that will be taking to the streets in a few short days. With this in mind, we offer a new batch of tech deals that could allow you to keep your seat while making a much needed purchase. A 55-inch Samsung LED HDTV anchors today’s list, while a pair of 15-inch laptops, an Intel SSD and a DSLR / printer bundle claim a spot as well. Scoot past the break to sort through the particulars, and as always, be mindful of those rebate forms and coupon codes.
Filed under: Cameras, Home Entertainment, Laptops, Storage, Samsung, ASUS, Intel, Dell, Canon
Source: Slickdeals
Greenpeace often seeks to light a fire under companies it thinks are dragging their heels in clean technology, and that’s more apparent than ever in its latest Guide to Greener Electronics. The frontrunner this time is chart newcomer Wipro, an Indian tech giant that scores a high 7.1 in the rankings for both green products and aggressive attempts to cut down on pollution. Most everyone else lags behind, however, and their scores only emphasize how little progress there’s been. Apple (4.5) is hurt mostly by a lack of transparency; Dell (4.6) is bruised for not living up to its own promises of the past two years, and Lenovo (3.9) is chastised for the absence of clear policies. Greenpeace once more has an agenda in its report — in this case, drawing attention to India’s environmental situation — but the high-contrast study does show that planet-friendly gadgets can be more than just dreams.
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Laptops, Apple, Dell, Lenovo
Via: Computerworld
Source: Greenpeace
Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we’ll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You’ll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won’t stick around long.
Would you rather do anything other than fight the droves of folks heading out to shop on Friday? Well, you’re in luck. We’ve got a fresh list of pre-Black Friday deals that are looking to lend a hand with some of that dreaded holiday shopping. Dell and Acer desktops are out of the gate first, followed by a Panasonic Lumix micro four thirds camera, an ASUS Transformer and a ViewSonic Projector. Head on past the break for all of the particulars before these links are gobbled up for good.
Filed under: Desktops, Cameras, Home Entertainment, Tablets, ASUS, Dell, Acer
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