Sep 29

Fitbit tracker starts shipping, ready to monitor your fitness, sleep, piety

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Better (a year) late than never, eh Fitbit? This time last year, there was quite a bit of buzz stirred up by a little gadget promising to monitor exercise intensity, distances traveled, sleep patterns, and calorie consumption. This pedometer with a degree and a 3D motion sensor has been incubating a lot longer than initially projected, but the first few units have finally trickled out to their eager users today. The entire device is essentially one big clip, attaching to any bit of clothing you have on you, while its base station can wirelessly collect data and upload it, via a pc, to a free online tracking dashboard. Add in the OLED display and a quoted battery autonomy of 10+ days, and the $99 price starts to appear pretty reasonable.

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Sep 21

ASUS MS246H: Stylish New LCD Monitor

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Does this look like a new HDTV that’s a bit on the small side? That’s what I first thought when I  spotted it last week. The MS246H is actually a sleek new 23.5-inch LCD monitor from ASUS. Though the company announced the same model in Australia a week or so ago, its stateside debut happened at the Pepcom media event last Thursday night .

The ultra-slim LCD is only 0.65 inches wide with dual-lamp LCD panels to help with power savings (up to 40 percent, according to ASUS). The MS246H boasts a 2-millisecond response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness, and a 50,000:1 contrast ratio. That’s not too shabby, all things considered, though the Acer H253H still has it beat with a standard 100,000:1 contrast ratio on top of its 2-millisecond response time. Then again, the ASUS’ promised viewing angles (170 degrees horizontally and 160 degrees vertically) are much better than the Acer’s performance.

The MS246H offers 1080p resolution over HDMI. A VGA port rounds out the feature set. No information yet on availability, but the MS246H will retail for $249.99.

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Sep 17

Dell curiously announces ST2210 and ST2310 LCD monitors

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Oh, Dell. Oftentimes we wonder if you guys even want consumers to know that you’ve got new kit for them to ogle. Shortly after we discovered that the ST2410 LCD monitor was both a) real and b) on sale, we’re now having to turn to YouTube in order to catch wind that two smaller models have also been announced to accompany it. The ST2210 is a 21.5-inch panel with a 1080p resolution, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (we know, we know…), 250 nits of brightness, a five millisecond response time and HDMI / VGA / DVI inputs. The 23-inch ST2310 is essentially a larger version of the 2210, with screen size being the only real differentiating factor. We should note, however, that unlike many Dell LCDs of the past, these two go Apple-style and ditch the ability to adjust height up or down; you can angle the LCD forward and back, but that’s it. Both are available now for $259 and $229 in order of mention, and yes, that does mean that you can get more for less.

[Thanks, John]

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Sep 15

ViewSonic doles out a half dozen LCDs, forgets to make ’em interesting

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It’s been a hot minute since ViewSonic cranked out any new LCDs, but the drought is officially ending today. The firm has just blessed the universe with a fresh half-dozen, a few of which pack 1080p panels and respectable price points. Both the VT3245 ($649) and VT3745 ($799) feature a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 4,000:1 contrast ratio and a five millisecond response time, while the latter is somehow tailored for streaming media. Then there’s the N4285, which also sports a 1080p LCD and a dynamic 10,000:1 contrast ratio; for whatever reason, this one’s priced at $999, so we’re guessing it’s… um, larger? The VT2042 ($299), VT2342 ($349) and VT2645 ($449) are all scaled back versions with lower resolutions (save for the 2342, which does Full HD), though none of ’em are particularly noteworthy. Peep the read link for ship dates and the like, but good look finding out non-critical information like “panel size” and “available inputs.”

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Sep 14

EVGA’s dual-LCD InterView display starts shipping

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EVGA’s unusual dual-LCD InterView display certainly isn’t for everybody, but if you’ve got a desk-mate that you’re constantly sharing a monitor with you’ll no doubt be pleased to know that it’s now finally available to order. Now selling for as low as $624.99 (or $640 list price), the monitor packs dual 17-inch LCDs that can either be used in a screen-spanning mode for an extra-wide 34-inch display, or be rotated and automatically reoriented for folks sitting across form each other. Unfortunately, each display packs a somewhat lackluster 1,440 x 990 resolution, and you’ll of course have to make sure you have dual VGA or DVI inputs if you want to run it from a single computer. That’ll no doubt be a small trade-off to some folks, however, especially considering there aren’t exactly a ton of competitors to the InterView at the moment.

[Via ComputerMonger]

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Sep 11

Packard Bell’s Viseo 200T display gets multi-touchy-feely next month

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We don’t see too many multitouch displays for desktop systems in these parts, but if Packard Bell has its way that’s likely to change tout de suite. Not only has the company just announced its oneTwo line of all-in-one PCs with touchscreen displays at CEDIA, but now its back with the Viseo 200T Touch Edition — a 20-inch multitouch monitor featuring built-in stereo speakers, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 50,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, and VGA and DVI input. When this thing hits Merry Olde England in mid-October, you can expect to pay roughly £200 (about $330) to take advantage of all that Windows 7 multitouch magic. And, believe us, it is truly magical.

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Sep 11

Video: ATI Radeon Eyefinity eyes-on, featuring Left 4 Dead on a 175-inch display

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Vision rebranding wasn’t AMD’s only big unveil yesterday, as the company had on display a number of different stations for its ATI Radeon Eyefinity technology. Sure, there’s three-monitor Google Earth and airbrushing, but the real kicker, in case you doubted earlier claims that playing Left 4 Dead on three 30-inch screens “absolutely changes the experience for the better,” is footage of the game being playing on a 175-inch display, comprised of six HD projectors and boasting 5,500 x 2,000 pixel resolution. Sure, it’s not the greatest gaming screen we’ve seen, but short of having access to your own football stadium, it’s mighty impressive. See for yourself after the break.

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Sep 10

ASUS stuffs TV tuner into new T1 series of Full HD monitors

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We aren’t trying to get all up in your business or anything, but if you’ve found yourself in the market for a TV tuning LCD of late, ASUS has a trio that just might serve your needs. The T1 is comprised of 22-, 24- and 27-inch displays, all of which boast 1080p panels, a pair of HDMI sockets, a hybrid TV tuner, twin seven watt speakers, a fairly unexciting black chassis and a 3-year warranty. We’re told that these are available now across the pond starting at £279 ($461), though there’s no indication that these will ever ship stateside (nor if they’ll ever see a Designo makeover).

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Sep 08

ASUS Designo MS Series is 16.5mm thin, venerates form over function

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Imagine yourself a dozen years ago, inhabiting the age of the CRT monitor, where a depth of 16.5 centimeters was considered a space-saving solution. Now open your eyes, breathe in the fresh air of modernity, and gaze upon ASUS’s new line of 16.5mm deep monitors with the admiration they deserve. Coming out with no less than five models ranging from 23.6 to 20 inches — MS246, MS236, MS226, MS227 and MS202 — ASUS has strapped touch-sensitive buttons to 2ms response panels with 250 nits of brightness, and a 50,000:1 dynamic (boo!) contrast ratio. The top three models feature Full HD resolution and HDMI, while the 22-inch MS227 makes do with 1680 x 1050 and the MS202 gets downgraded to a 5ms response time and 1600 x 900 resolution. Prices aren’t yet available, but the read link contains all the painfully exhaustive details you might need.

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Sep 08

Acer serves up HX2000 and FHX3200 LCD monitors for overseas lovers

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Got a thing for glossy black, narrow bezels and decent resolutions? If so, why not have a gander at Acer‘s latest duo? Announced this fine morning over in Japan, the HX2000 is a 20-inch panel with a 1,600 x 900 resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits of brightness and a five millisecond response time. The big brother has admittedly garnered the majority of our love, as the 23-inch FHX2300 packs a 40,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits of brightness, a five millisecond response time, an HDMI socket and a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution. There’s no word yet on pricing and availability for the little guy, but the large card should launch soon in the Land of the Rising Sun for around ¥20,000 ($214).

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