My next LCD monitor will have to be similar to the new Samsung 2342BWX 23 inch LCD monitor. This 16:9 display sports a whopping 2048 x 1152 resolution- easily surpassing standard full 1080p displays that are common for monitors of this class. According to Electronista, the 2342BWX has enough desktop real estate space to fit two letter sized documents side by side – perfect for blogging folks like myself. Other specs to the 2342BWX include a 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and a 5ms gray to gray response time. Here’s the cool part – the 2342BWX is priced at $295! Unfortunately it’s only currently available in Korea although international release dates are likely.

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If you’re looking for a convenient way to “extend” or add another monitor to your PC or notebook, then check out IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA Kit. The kit allows you to add another display to your PC using a wireless connection. Simply connect the included USB adapter to your PC and the VGA adapter to your display and then install the driver software. You can connect a VGA display up to 30 feet away from the PC (with 720p video streaming up to 15 feet away) with the monitor supporting resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 or 1680 x 1050. This is a certified Wireless USB 1.0 compliant device which is normally available for $229.95. IOGEAR is currently offering a 15% discount on the product here.

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Looking to service the custom installation market, Pioneer is introducing the new Signature Series of Elite KURO monitors as well as new Elite KURO HDTV sets. These displays are designed to be flexible and extremely configurable - necessary features for the custom install market. Why build monitors tailored for this market? Money of course! According to Pioneer, the custom installation market is expected to grow to 226,000 installations in 2012 with more than $23,000 spent on average per installation!

Features of the Signature Series of Elite KURO monitors include:

• Many parts and components are hand selected and hand assembled
• Comes with certificate confirming the superior level of panel performance
• Optimum Mode feature for the Elite KURO HD televisions - adjusts audio and video settings based on sound, picture, and room light conditions
• Elite KURO HD TVs also feature six picture and sound pre-set modes and exclusive Home Media Gallery home networking functionality

The four new models are as follows:

Pioneer Elite KRUO HDTV:

• PRO-111FD - 50 inch, 1080p panel coming out in June for $5000
• PRO-151FD - 60 inch, 1080p panel coming out in June for $6500

Pioneer Elite Signature Series Monitor:

• PRO-101FD - 50 inch 1080p panel coming out in October
• PRO-141FD - 60 inch, 1080p panel coming out in August

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Alienware had some of their latest gear on display with the Dell booth at CES 2008. The product getting the most buzz and attention at the Alienware booth was the “Alienware Curved Display” pictured below.

According to Alienware, this display is the equivalent of two 24 inch monitors. It has a native resolution of 2880 x 900 (double WXGA+) and is based on DLP rear projection technology. Response time is less than 0.02 ms and it’s basically the first of it’s kind. No word on price but Alienware will release it late this year. Enjoy the pics!

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Now if the Dell Crystal 22 inch widescreen doesn’t quite measure up for you in terms of size, then perhaps the new Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP 30 inch Widescreen Flat Panel will do? This new 30 inch monitor features a native resolution of 2560 x 1600, 3000:1 contrast ratios, an integrated HDMI connection, and a whopping 100 percent of the NTSC color gamut (actually higher on the CIE 1976 standard).

Features include:

• 2560 x 1600 resolution
• TrueColor Technology (100 percent of the color gamut) supports Adobe 98 color standard
• 3000:1 contrast ratio
• VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, S-Video, Component, Composite and HDMI connections
• 370 cd/m2 brightness
• 178 degree viewing angle
• 8ms response time
• Anti-glare surface
• 4 USB ports
• 9 in 2 card reader
• Measures 22.52-18.98 x 27.43 x 9.35 inches and weighs 34.36 lbs

One small issue - the price. For 30 inches, the Dell 3008WFP will set you back $1999. Ouch.

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It certainly does feel like things are changing for the better at Dell doesn’t it? They’ve been unleashing one solid product after another over the last few months - many of which are beautifully designed products. The latest addition - the recently introduced Dell Crystal 22 inch widescreen flat panel monitor. This monitor certainly makes me wish I didn’t recently purchase the HP w2207 22 inch monitor. Why you might ask? It’s simple really - it’s just one beautiful looking monitor. The LCD panel and integrated side speakers appear to float literally right on the 4 mm tempered glass - but that’s not all. There’s the integrated webcam that sits flush with the display, the single cable coming out of the back of the display, and the capacitive touch controls that reside on the front.

Specs include:

• 22 inch widescreen display with 1680 x 1050 resolution at 60Hz
• Ultra-clear tempered glass measuring 4mm thick
• Capacitive touch controls
• Integrated audio speakers
• 270 cd/m2 brightness
• 98 percent color gamut
• 2000:1 contrast ratio
• 160 degree viewing angle
• 2ms response time
• DVI/HDMI with HDCP, Subwoofer out, USB, Power cable - all bundled into a single cable
• Tilts 2 to 15 degrees backward
• Measures 16.55 x 26.2 x 7.09 inches

Prices for the Dell Crystal start at $1199. OK.. so maybe I wouldn’t have purchased this monitor given the higher stick price.. but at least I would have considered it briefly! Again, the Dell Crystal looks very very sweet in person.

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