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Much like Lenovo’s ThinkPad W700ds, we get the feeling that EVGA’s newly launched InterView Dual-Display will only cater to a select niche, but that’s not to say it can’t be a winner to at least a few individuals. The crew over at HotHardware took an in-depth look at the new rotatable, twin-LCD device, and while they certainly appreciated the 34-inch desktop in screen spanning mode, the auto re-orientation and the stunning build quality, a few minor issues held it back from greatness. For starters, the machine requires dual VGA or DVI inputs in order to run both panels from a single machine, and the fact that each LCD is only 17-inches could also turn some folks off. The most egregious choice, however, was to equip each display with just a 1,440 x 900 resolution, which isn’t even enough to showcase 1080p material. At $650, the InterView is tough to recommend to all but those who are certain they’ll take advantage of the nuances, but you can hit the read link for a few more looks and a complete video walk-through before making up your mind either way.

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EVGA’s quirky InterView dual-LCD display reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dear Diary 1.0 is a computer workstation / desk made entirely of wood. Designed by Marlies Romberg, a recent grad of the Utrecht School of Arts, this bad boy features a laser-cut keyboard, a display, mouse, and a porcelain and silicone USB thumb drive with a signet (one of those wax seals they always put on letters in old-timey movies). We’re guessing that none of this stuff is functional (save maybe the thumb drive), but if you’re in the mood for a good artist’s statement, try this one on for size: “Dear Diary 1.0 is … both the literal and the figurative manifestation of the worlds colliding. A physical reminder that increasingly, the real and the digital are becoming indistinguishable.” Not bad, eh? Just slap your Amazon Kindling on the thing and your anachronistic office will be just about complete. More pics after the break.

[Via Unplggd]

Continue reading Wood computer workstation takes up space, looks great, does little else

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Wood computer workstation takes up space, looks great, does little else originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case our comparatively brief overview of the D5000 wasn’t enough to sway you either way, why not have a gander at DPReview‘s astonishing 33 page critique of Nikon’s first-ever DSLR with an articulating display? Within, you’ll find oodles of sample shots, comparison to rival cameras and enough analysis to make you feel like a bona fide expert upon leaving. If you’re looking for the long and short of it, however, you’ll find a conclusion that essentially matches up word-for-word with our own summary: the articulating display is a bit of a personal preference, but every other aspect is rock solid. If you’re not down with ponying up for the marginally more expensive D90 and you can’t bear the thought of buying Canon glass, there’s hardly a better option on the market right now. Dig in below if you still need more proof.

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Nikon’s D5000 gets reviewed in staggering detail originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the “cool but totally unnecessary” category, we have the $8,000 NEC
CRV43, a widescreen display that curves around the user. And when NEC
says widescreen, they mean wide. With 2880-by-900
resolution, this display has an aspect ratio of 32:10, as opposed to
the standard widescreen 16:9.

The company has targeted this display at
a variety of high-end markets, including graphics, simulation, and
finance–but with its claimed response time of 0.02 ms, I wouldn’t expect
anything outside of the most intense PC gaming experience ever from
this beast of a monitor. Regardless of the user, the CRV43 would offer
a decidedly different experience (and cost) than anything else on the
market.

“The NEC CRV43 curved display provides an excitingly immersive viewing
experience for any type of user,” said Keith Yanke, Director of Product
Marketing for NEC Display Solutions.

NEC said the ultra-wide screen would eliminate the distractions of
having a multi-monitor setup, with gaps between screens infringing on
productivity. The display also contains USB 2.0 ports, as well as HDMI
and DVI-D connectivity. Despite the LCD-esque appearance, it is widely reported that the CRV43 is actually a LED-backlit DLP display.
No matter the technology, gamer bragging rights certainly don’t
come cheap.

How do you make an otherwise plain, unassuming monitor one that’s worth paying attention to? You make it run off of sheer joy, that’s what. Sadly, we’ve yet to see an LCD that gets all the juice it needs from the smiles on our faces, but NEC‘s 22-inch MultiSync E222W is unquestionably a step in the right direction. Said panel is said to utilize 50 percent less power and contain half the amount of mercury compared to traditional LCD monitors, and as for specs, you’ll find a 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, 250 nits of brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a five millisecond response time, DVI / VGA sockets and a 4-way adjustable stand. Check it this July for $269.

[Via iTech News]

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NEC introduces tree-hugging MultiSync E222W LCD monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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