Yes, proving that there is indeed still a market for 4:3 aspect ratio 17 inch LCD monitors, NEC announces a new 17 inch model in the form of the MultiSync LCD175M. Designed primarily for business environments (you know.. IT, corporate, educational needs where large format 16:9 aspect ratios might not make sense), the LCD175M features an EPEAT Gold rating, ENERGY STAR 5.0, and TCO 5.0 compliance and comes with the following specs:

• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 5ms response time
• 250 cd/m2 brightness
• 1280 x 1024 resolution
• Height adjust (50m) and tilt capabilities
• 50% less mercury content and power consumption than its predecessors
• Two-step ECO mode for power consumption
• Carbon footprint meter for tracking of carbon savings
• Downward-firing multimedia speakers with headphone jack
• Recycled plastic partially utilized in chassis structure

The MultiSync LCD175M will begin shipping this month for an estimated price of $179 dollars.

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The new Samsung 933HD+ and 2333HD LCD monitors deliver integrated HDTV functionality in desktop monitor form factors with features such as:

• Built-in digital TV tuner with optional cable or satellite connection
• Dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and a fast 5 ms response rate
• 1366 x 768 resolution for 19 inch 933HD+
• 1920 x 1080 resolution for 23 inch 2333HD
• Glossy black finish with rounded bottom edge and matching crystal-like acrylic bar
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• Settings such as brightness, backlight, and color effects can be customized with a touch of a key using the MagicColor, MagicBright, Color Effect and Image Size functions
• Up to two HDMI connections depending on the model
• Built-in stereo sound system
• 2333HD comes with Dolby Digital support
• Remote control

The Samsung 933HD+ has an estimated street price of $249.99 while the 2333HD has an estimated street price of $329.99.

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Looking to capitalize on the ever growing computer mobile market, Samsung introduces two LCD monitors today designed specifically to serve as secondary displays for notebook PCs – the Lapfit LD220G & LD190N. These monitors are designed to be portable (weigh less than 10 pounds) similar to how you might take your notebook PC with you wherever you go. Other conveniences include a built-in kickstand, a slim form factor, quick customizations at the touch of a key, and a low profile designed to stay level with a notebook PC.

Here’s a breakdown of the two monitors.

Lapfit LD190N:

• 1360 x 768 resolution
• 250 cd/m2 brightness
• Dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• 5ms response time
• Low power consumption

Lapfit LD220G:

• 1920×1080 resolution
• 250 cd/m2 brightness
• Dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• 5ms response time
• UbiSync technology for connectivity via USB – allows users to quickly plug-in and manage multiple monitors without using additional video cards or changing system settings
• USB hub
• Low power consumption

The new Lapfit monitors are available now with the Lapfit LD22G going for $249.99 and the Lapfit LD190N going for $149.99.

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HP goes all-in with multitouch computing with a bevy of new multitouch-enabled product announcements including three new consumer HP TouchSmart PCs, a new business oriented all-in-one touch-enabled PC, and the company’s first fully interactive 42 inch HD digital signage touch display. Here’s the complete breakdown of the new product announcements.

New Consumer HP TouchSmart PCs:

In the desktop PC front, HP announces new TouchSmart PC models spanning 20 and 23 inch widescreen systems. The new models include the HP TouchSmart 300 and the HP TouchSmart 600 – both of which feature:

• Supports either HD capable or HD widescreen display with a multitouch enabled screen
• Features exclusive “built-for-touch” applications including Hulu Desktop, touch-enabled Netflix app, Twitter app, Rhapsody app, Pandora Internet radio, TouchSmart RecipeBox, TouchSmart Live TV app, TouchSmart Canvas APp, and TouchSmart Link
• New swivel stand and tilt webcam
• Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0

The TouchSmart 300 will have a starting price of $899 and will be available on November 1st. The TouchSmart 600 will have a starting price of $1049 and will be available on October 22nd.

On the consumer mobile front, HP announces the multitouch-enabled TouchSmart tx2 notebook PC with features such as:

• Tablet PC capabilities
• Multitouch support within HP MediaSmart
• Features most of the same apps found on HP TouchSmart PCs as well as exclusive touch-enabled games and Corel Painter Sketch Pad
• Weighs 4.65 pounds
• 12.1 inch WGXA HD HP LED widescreen integrated touch-screen convertible display
• AMD Turion dual core processors
• Glossy HP Imprint finish with titanium color “Reaction” pattern
• Enjoy the notebook in three modes – PC, display, and tablet
• Rechargeable digital ink pen
• Starting price of $799 and available on October 22nd

Consumers aren’t the only ones to enjoy new HP multitouch-enabled products. The company announces the industry’s only full-featured, all-in-one multitouch-enabled business PC – the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC. Features include:

• Supports Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• Windows 7 Professional
• Up to 8GB of RAM
• Up to 500GB HDD or optional 64GB SSD
• NVIDIA GeForce G200 integrated graphics or upgrade to NVIDIA GeForce GT230 discrete graphics using Mobile Express Module (MXM) graphics slot
• Optional wall mount adapter attaches the PC to a VESA wall mount or a VESA compatible articulating arm
• Firewire output
• DVI output
• Optional wireless keyboard and mice
• Optional Blu-ray combo optical drive
• ENERGY STAR qualified and EPEAT Silver registered
• Starting price of $1299 and available in December

Finally, HP announces their first fully interactive 42 inch HD digital signage display – the HP LD4200tm. The display utilizes infrared technology to recognize multitouch gestures for on-screen interaction. Features include:

• 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution
• 178 x 178 degree viewing angle
• Designed to run 24/7 with low power usage
• MSRP of $2799 and will be available in December

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I’ve been a fan of HP LCD monitors for several years now thanks in so small part to my current 22 incher sitting in the home office – the HP w2207 LCD monitor. So you can imagine my excitement to hear that HP has a new 27 incher available now called the HP 2709m. Ahh.. if I could only warrant upgrading to a 27 inch monitor in the home office right about now.

Specs and features include:

• 27 inch diagonal widescreen Thin Film Transistor LCD active display
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 1,000:1 contrast ratio or 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 3ms gray to gray response time
• 400 nits of brightness
• 0.311 mm pixel pitch
• Integrated speakers – 2 Watts per channel
• VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, HDMI with HDCP
• Measures 26.43 x 18.45 x 8.41 inches

Yes – a thing of beauty of you ask me. Unfortunately you’ll need to fork over $499.99 for this 27 incher.. Yeah.. I’ll need to wait a bit for the price to fall before upgrading to this one.

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Gateway also announced a new lineup of inexpensive high definition LCD displays called the FHD Series. The new displays have a new stylish design along with edge-to-edge screens, a black bezel, metallic silver highlights, and an L shaped stand. Other common features and specs include:

• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• High contrast ratios
• Fast response times
• 300 cd/m2 brightness
• Card reader
• 170 degree horizontal viewing angle
• 160 degree vertical viewing angle
• VGA, HDMI, and DVI with HDCP input
• Two built-in speakers

The FHD is available in 21.5 inch, 23 inch, and 24 inch display sizes. Two of the configurations are below:

Gateway FHD2102

• MSRP: $199^.99
• 21.5-inch Widescreen
• 1920×1080 Maximum Resolution
• 60Hz (Maximum) Refresh Rate
• 5ms Response Time
• 20000:1 Max (Dynamic) Contrast Ratio
• 300cd/m2 Brightness
• 170° (H)/160° (V) Viewing Angles
• 16.7 Million Colors
• 6 + Hi-FRC Bits
• Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D (HDCP), 1x VGA, 1 USB hub
• (2) 2 W Speakers
• Energy Star Compliant

Gateway FHD2402

• MSRP: $269^.99
• 24-inch Widescreen
• 1920×1080 Maximum Resolution
• 60Hz (Maximum) Refresh Rate
• 2ms Response Time
• 40000:1 Max (Dynamic) Contrast Ratio
• 300cd/m2 Brightness
• 170° (H)/160° (V) Viewing Angles
• 16.7 Million Colors
• 6 + Hi-FRC Bits
• Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D (HDCP), 1x VGA, 1 USB hub
• (2) 2 W Speakers
• Energy Star Compliant

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Acer introduces a new “premium display” today called the H235H. Featuring a new industrial design, the H235H has the following specs:

• 23 inch widescreen display
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• VGA, DVI w/HDCP, and HDMI inputs
• 2ms response time
• 300 cd/m2 brightness
• 100,000:1 max (ACM) contrast ratio
• 160 degree viewing angle
• 16.7 million color support
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 100mm VESA mount compatible

The H235H will be available in July – no word on the price as of yet.

UPDATED June 28th with a picture from Crave

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Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America announces the introduction of their new MDT521S – the first 52 inch LCD monitor built with a commercial-grade panel designed for digital signage applications. According to Mitsubishi, the MDT521S is one of the first displays to offer both front and rear ambient light sensors to help determine the lighting conditions in the surrounding area which then helps to automatically adjust the image brightness of the display.

Other features of the MDT521S include:

• Built-in CAT5 receiver with video and RS-485 serial control signals capable of being delivered simultaneously over the same CAT5 cable
• Narrow aluminum bezel which helps to minimize distortion in tiled installations
• Supports tiling up to 25 displays in 5 x 5 arrangement
• Allows for landscape or portrait display
• Programmable scheduling and multi-level screen saver functions
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 700 cd/m2 brightness
• 2000:1 contrast ratio
• 8ms response time
• NTSC, PAL, SECAM support
• Picture in picture, picture out of picture, and side by side image configuration
• VESA compliant

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ViewSonic launches their new VG27 series of widescreen LCD monitors today targeting business, government, and education markets. Consisting of the 20 inch VG2027wm and the 24 inch VG2427wm, the new monitors feature a 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 nits of brightness, HD resolutions, a slim bezel design, DVI/VGA connection, and a 2 port USB hub.

The new VG27 series are also eco-friendly as both monitors are Energy Star certified and offer an ECO mode which can save up to 40 % in energy consumption.

Other specs include:

• Height and tilt adjustments
• 360 degree swivel base
• Built-in stereo speakers with support for SRS Premium Sound technology

The VG2027wm specs include:

• 1600 x 900 resolution
• 170 degree horizontal viewing angle and 160 degree vertical viewing angle
• 5ms response time
• 50,000 hour light source

The VG2427wm specs include:

• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 170 degree horizontal viewing angle and 160 degree vertical viewing angle
• 5ms response time
• 50,000 hour light source

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Looking to get a little green with your desktop computer monitor? Check out NEC’s latest eco-friendly LCD monitor – the 22 inch MultiSync E222W. The display features several “green” initiatives including:

• New ECO Mode which helps reduce power consumption and heat generation
• Intelligent Power Management (IPM) and an off timer to also help reduce power consumption and carbon dioxide emissions
• New Carbon Footprint Meter which allows users the ability to track their carbon footprint savings
• Recycled packaging materials

Specs to the MultiSync E222W include:

• 1680 x 1050 resolution
• 16:10 aspect ratio
• 250 cd/m2 brightness
• 5ms response time
• 4 way ergonomic stand with 110 mm height-adjust, tilt, swivel, and pivot
• Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT Silver compliant
• 50% less power consumption and mercury content
• 5 setting Dynamic Video Mode (standard, text, movie, game, photo)
• Multi-directional OSD NaViKey
• HDCP
• NaViSet administrator software for centralized control

The MultiSync E222W will be available in July for an estimated price of $269.

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