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Never one to go half-way with a product line, BenQ has now filled out its G-series of LCD monitors with a full complement of 16:9 LCDs, including both 1080p and 720p models. Those range from the 23.6-inch G2410HD and 24-inch G2411HD/HDA, which each boast an Advanced Motion Accelerator that BenQ says improves response time and brightness, to the decidedly smaller 15.6-inch G610HDA and 18.5-inch G910HD/HDA models, which use a dual lamp system to conserve energy depending on the level of brightness needed. Complete specs on each model are otherwise a bit light, but you can apparently expect dynamic contrast ratios ranging from 10,000:1 to 40,000:1, response times of 2ms to 5ms, and DVI, HDMI ports, and built-in speakers on a few of ’em. No word on prices either, but they’ll apparently start hitting China this month, with a “worldwide” rollout planned for later in the year.

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BenQ goes for the kitchen sink approach with new line of 16:9 monitors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After Microsoft announced Windows 7 would natively support multi-touch displays, Albatron was one of the first to show off a prototype panel intended to take advantage of that functionality. Seven months later the company is finally letting you know when you’ll be able to buy one, and is also taking another opportunity to talk up its optical touch tech, which features sensors embedded into the bezel rather than the surface itself — in theory resulting in a brighter image and greater durability. The company is planning to release its 21.5-inch LCD in March, and, while provided details are few, we know that the display will support 120Hz, have DVI and VGA inputs, and will relay touch information to the PC over USB. We also know that the company’s motto is “captures the spirit of the Albatross,” which we’re going to go ahead and assume is a reference to Monty Python and not Baudelaire.

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Albatron 22-inch multi-touch LCD becoming a reality in March originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like Acer‘s expanding its small form factor PC family once more, and this time it’s the Aspire X1700 slotting itself in between the X3200 and X1200. Measuring in at 10.4- x 4- x 14.4-inches, the mini PC includes a 2.4GHz Intel dual-core E2200 CPU, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 7100 graphics, nine (yes, as in the number prior to ten) USB 2.0 sockets, a multi-card reader, 640GB SATA II hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer, an HDMI socket, eSATA port and a USB keyboard / mouse combo to boot. In somewhat related news, Acer is also choosing today to introduce the H233H 23-inch display, which touts a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 5-millisecond response time, 300 nits of brightness, 160-degree viewing angles, twin 1.5-watt speakers and a maximum contrast ratio of 40,000:1. Both products should be available as we speak for $479.99 and $229.99 in order of mention, but it’s on you to hunt down a reseller. Full release is after the break.

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Acer intros Aspire X1700 SFF PC, 23-inch H233H 1080p LCD monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hooray for Fridays and three-day weekends! Celebrate the long weekend with these thrifty finds. Check out Gearlog’s deals for Friday:

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4. Another great deal from Amazon–get the Toshiba 15LV505 15.6-inch widescreen LCD TV with built-in DVD player [pictured above] for $199.99. Save 33-percent off of the $299.99 TV and get free shipping.

Last July, we took a look at whether or not ultra widescreen HDTVs could eventually become a reality. Fast forward half a year and change, and here we have Philips answering that with a resounding “sure, why not?” The Cinema 21:9 is said to be the planet’s first cinema-proportioned LCD TV, and of course, it’ll also incorporate Ambilight technology around the borders. We’ll be frank — we had our doubts upon seeing the lackluster website linked below that this thing was even real, but Philips itself confirmed to us that the panel will be shipping this Spring in Germany, Belgium, the UK and France. We’re also told that a full site will launch on January 29th, though no pricing details (nor a US release date) were mentioned. Our one and only wish? That this thing would’ve been displayed at CES last week.

[Via GadgetVenue]

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Philips introduces ultra widescreen Cinema 21:9 LCD TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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