Tag archive: screen

TVs using OLED screens are about to take a big leap forward, with an emphasis on the word “big,” as LG has announced it'll be showing off a new 55-inch OLED television — billed as the world's largest — at CES 2012 in January. LG debuted the world's thinnest OLED TV at the IFA show back in August 2010, with their 2.9mm deep 31-inch model. Up until now, OLED screens have been more commonplace on… Read More

Rumors that Apple will launch a 7-inch version of their iPad tablet have been circulating ever since the very first model came out a couple of years ago. They've recently resurfaced too, suggesting that a 7-inch version could be unveiled alongside the iPad 3 in 2012. This resurgence is almost certainly related to the success of the Amazon Fire, which boasts a 7-inch screen with a 600 x 1024 pixel resolution that has been described as… Read More

The second-generation iPad hasn't yet been announced. But already, rumored details of an “iPad 3″ have begun circulating. The speculation continues today, with Apple Insider reporting that the iPad 3 will be smaller than the current 9.7-inch iPad — and could even be considered a “larger iPod touch.” The new device, says  a “connected industry expert,” will also sport a high-resolution… Read More

Hitachi announced today a new high-definition screen for smartphones that challenges Apple's Retina display as the baddest screen in all the land, Engadget reports. The new screen measures in at 4.5 inches, with a 1280 x 720 resolution, which gives it a clearer-than-crystal 329 pixel-per-inch density. It also boasts a 1,100:1 contrast ratio and a 500-nit brightness level emitted from an LED backlight. The 3.5-inch Retina display on… Read More

Among the most speculated details about the inevitably forthcoming second-generation iPad is how Apple plans to upgrade the screen. Will it be Retina, like the iPhone 4, or something else entirely? Perhaps something made out of pure magic? Well, you can stop holding your breath, because 9to5Mac.com claims to have gotten their hands on the iPad 2 screen, straight from a source in China. And no, it's not Retina. “[W]e have been able… Read More

If you’ve ever fantasized about snapping your laptop in half in a fit of anger, now you can finally pull it off – without breaking anything. On Sunday, the Menlo-Park-based startup Always Innovating announced the Touch Book, a specialized netbook with a detachable screen. Using a set of hinged rails, the 8.9-inch screen on the Touch Book slides right off the attached keyboard. Because the hardware for the computer is built… Read More

Amazon has taken the wraps off the Kindle 2, a new version of its popular ebook reader. The Kindle 2 aims to improve on the original Oprah-beloved Kindle reader by offering a sharper screen, a sharper 6-inch e-Ink display, substantially expanded storage, a new slim design, and an experimental “read to me” feature that uses text-to-speech technology so users can listen to books, magazines, newspapers, and other content using the… Read More

Gamers love those vibrating handsets that simulate the feel of explosions and actions. In just a few years they might be able to go one better by reaching out their hands and feeling objects on the screen. At least that will be the way if the commercial development of a new Japanese process happens. So far the field of haptics has required special gloves to create the sensation of feeling objects on a computer screen. But new research… Read More

Rumors of a ultra-low-cost PC from HP have drifted around on the Web since February, but on Tuesday, HP finally firmed up its ultra-mobile offering by taking the wraps off the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC. Designed primarily for education, the low-cost machine offers light weight and a toughened-up design to tailor it to kids. Much like similar offerings in the ULPC category dominated by the Asus Eee, the Mini-Note weighs in at about 2.5 pounds… Read More

Buying a videocard can be a daunting task given the fact that they all look the same but have wildly varying specifications and features. Follow along as we explain the ins and outs of videocards, and reveal everything you need to know before plunking down your greenbacks. 1. The Golden Rule: You get what you pay for (usually) In general, you get what you pay for when buying a videocard. If you are looking at two cards from… Read More

While e-ink has so far been used as a practical utilitarian alternative to LCDs, Hitachi has revealed that it can have artistic purposes as well with its new W61H cell phones. The new phones use e-ink overlays on their shells to display an array of designs, presenting a way to digitally personalize the phone’s exterior. According to Newlaunches, the feature will be known as a “silhouette screen,” and will come with 95… Read More

Multitouch technology is moving away from tiny implementations like cell phones and tablet PCs, and on to the big screen: 52 inches across, to be exact. LG Philips LCD announced on Monday that its booth at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas would include a mammoth multitouch-enabled LCD screen spanning 52 inches. Unlike smaller cousins like the iPhone which use capacitive resistance to measure touch, the new screens use… Read More

Borrowing technology from its first LED-backlit ultraportable, the Portege R500, Toshiba released a new tablet PC on Monday that takes advantage of the same high-efficiency lighting solution. The M700 tablet uses LEDs to extend the run-time of a lightweight 4700mAh battery to over four hours, and improve screen readability in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Besides next-generation backlighting, the M700 also makes use of an advanced… Read More

TabletKiosk, a maker of slate-style tablet PCs and UMPCs, has announced itsnew Sahara Slate line of touch-screen enabled tablet systems, offering slim profiles, big displays, and substantial connectivity and storage all in slim, lightweight slabs. The Sahara Slate line includes three models, the i412T, i440T, and i440D. Each feature a 12.1-inch XGA touch screen with a 179° viewing angle, integrated 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, a… Read More

Quote from our review: "The real standout is the 3-inch LCD screen on the back (there’s no viewfinder). As mentioned it’s a touch screen so you make all your adjustments by tapping the screen with a fingernail or the supplied stylus. This eliminates the classic four-way controller and center set button found on almost every other digicam. There is a wide/toggle switch, a key to activate the onscreen menu and a… Read More