Monitor

First introduced in the Korean market earlier this year, Samsung's LD220G and LD190N Lapfit monitors are now available in the United States. Not your typical monitor, these were designed to use as a secondary display for your netbook or laptop so you can view multiple web sites, documents etc. They also have a low profile, meaning the monitor sits at about the same height as your laptop display, so dragging and dropping files between monitors is seamless. Not to mention it helps with neck strain.

The 22-inch LD220G features 1920x1080 resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1, 250cd/m2 brightness, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 5ms response time, and connects via USB. The 19-inch LD190N has the same specs as the larger model, but connects via VGA and has 1360x768 resolution. Both monitors weigh less than 10 pounds and have an adjustable stand that can tilt from 10 to 40 degrees.

They are now available for $249.99 (LD220G) and $149.99 (LD190N).Read more

Samsung has added a new LED monitor to its SyncMaster line. The SyncMaster XL2370 will be available at Best Buy starting October 12th for $299. It will hit other retail stores in late November.

The XL2370 features an LED edge-lit backlight, 1080 HD resolution, a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 and 2 millisecond response time. Movies can be seen in 16:9 widescreen formats without any distortion or stretching. And, not to take up too much space, the XL2370 measures just 3/4" at the top and weighs less than eight pounds.

The XL2370 is ENERGY STAR compliant, and is (partially) constructed out of post consumer materials. Read more

The ASUS TV monitor T1 series combines the best in desktop monitor and LCD TV technology to deliver HD TV broadcasting and Full HD Blu-ray Disc playback for the ultimate entertainment and work experience. Equipped with inbuilt TV tuners, these large screen monitors—available in 22-, 24- and 27-inch sizes—allow users to watch digital (DVB-T) and analog (PAL/SECAM) channels and enjoy all common TV functions in Europe.

The T1 Series also boasts surround sound with a pair of 7-Watt speakers, a rich complement of I/O ports catering to various connectivity needs and ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology for spectacular color reproduction.

Other Specs:

• Full HD 1080p (1920x1080)
• Inputs: HDMIx2, SCARTx2, D-Sub, Composite, Component, S-Video, audio-in jack, S/PDIF out, audio out, earphone out and CI slot
• Contrast ratio: 20,000:1

No word yet on a ship date or MSRP. Check out the full spec sheet and press release here.

The InterView system features two rotatable super-thin high resolution 17-inch TFT LCD displays supported by one desktop stand. It features a 1440 x 900 screen resolution and the screens can rotate 180 degrees on a horizontal axis, inverting the onscreen image to be right-side up to viewers on either side of the desk. The screens can also fold 90 degrees from completely closed to full width apart.

The InterView comes with a built-in webcam and microphone allowing users to add and view more participants through video conferencing. The base features three USB ports and convenient controls for monitor settings, mic, power and DMS connections.

Not sure when this will be released but it does have a MSRP of $649.99. Read more

The Alienware OptX AW2210 21.5-inch gaming monitor features a nice 1920x1080 resolution with an 80,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time and 2 HDMI inputs for just $299!

Key features:

• 21.5-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
• Ultra-Fast 2ms Response Time
• Low Input-Lag for Intense Gaming
• 16.7 Million Colors for Vibrant Images
• 80,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Tilt, Swivel and Height Adjustable Stand
• 2 x HDMI ports
• 4 x Universal Serial Bus ports

Samsung's new XL2370 monitor is a 23-inch LED backlit model from Samsung's "Touch of Color" lineup sporting a 2ms response and a full 1080p resolution. The XL2370 also features a "finger-slim" design similar to the 0.65-inch depth of the P2370L model, a dynamic contrast ratio of 5M:1 and VOC-free crystal-like bezel frame to help reduce glare.

Also, note that the XL2370 uses about 40% less power than other LCD models that are currently available in this size. The glossy stand offers a polished design, while the clear, crystal-like acrylic neck gives the illusion that the monitor is floating.

The XL2370 will don the title of Samsung's "highest performance monitor" when it launches in Korea in mid-July. The XL2370 will make its way to its Europe and "other parts of the world" in August.

Acer just announced a new display, the H235H, and a brand new design for its Acer Aspire M5, M3 and X3 Series desktops.

The new Acer H235H 23-inch widescreen LCD has a 16:9 aspect ratio for HD support, 1920x1080 resolution, fast 2ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 100,000:1 contrast ratio. The display also features SensorTouch technology where the LED illuminated controls replace the buttons that are standard on displays.

The H235H supports VGA and HDMI as well as DVI with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) for viewing digital movies, digital photos, PC files and copy protected content. It also offers 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles.

The Acer H235H comes with two speakers and will be available in July for $239.99.Read more

The new 24-inch NEC MultiSync LCD2490WUXi and LCD2490W2-BK-SV are ideal for graphic arts, desktop publishing, photography, medical imaging and other professional applications. Both monitors feature a native resolution of 1900 x 1200 and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

Other details include:

• 320 cd/m brightness
• Standard color gamut ideal for sRGB applications (96.7% coverage of sRGB)
• Auto luminance control with X-Light™Pro backlight/sensor design for consistent brightness and color
• ColorComp technology compensates for slight variations in luminance and color uniformity, providing even color across the screen
• IPS active matrix LCD provides superior screen performance, including wide viewing angles, lifelike flesh tones and dark black levels
• AmbiBright ambient light sensor and automatic backlight adjustment allow for use in any lighting conditions
• Supports internal programmable 12-bit lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration
• 4-way ergonomic stand with 150mm height-adjust, tilt, swivel and pivot

The LCD2490W2-BK-SV will feature NEC's SpectraViewII Color Calibration Solution, which adds a bit more to the price of the monitor. The MultiSync LCD2490WUXi and LCD2490W2-BK-SV ship later this month with an estimated street price of $1,099 and $1,299, respectively.

Developed by NEC, this 43-inch monitor is one seamless curved screen, so you don't have to worry about bezel and screen gap issues. The NEC CRV 43 has an aspect ratio of 32:10 and 2880 x 900 double WXGA native resolution. Also, it features a Wide color gamut with 100% coverage of sRGB and 99.3% coverage of Adobe RGB.

Some other key features of the NEC 43 are:

• 200 cd/m^² brightness
• 0.02ms Rapid Response
• 10,000:1 contrast ratio
• Single link DVI-D and HDMI 1.3 input connectors
• USB 2.0 connectivity for easy use of peripherals
• Front panel controls
• On Screen Display (OSD®) and software-based GUI, which enables advanced display control options

This super sweet monitor will be available in July for a not so sweet price of $7,999. Check out the full press release here.

The new JVC Xiview LT-42WX70 is a 42-inch, 120Hz, 1080p LCD TV monitor that targets digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts using high-end digital SLR cameras, allowing them for the first time to see the subtle colors, details and textures of their images faithfully reproduced.

The available color modes (depending on the source's signal) are:

• Wide (the TV's color space)
• Normal (ITU-R BT.709; HDTV standards)
• x.v.Color (xvYCC extended gamut)
• sRGB (same primaries as HDTV)
• Adobe RGB and sRGB (Adobe RGB color spaces are exclusive for viewing digital still images.)

Also, JVC uses its new high-quality GENESSA Picture Engine with 12-bit (x RGB = 36-bit) for truly accurate and natural colors. The 120HzClear Motion Drive III (100Hz for PAL video signals) in the engine reduces blurring on LCD TVs, helping to make images with rapid movement clearer and smoother using a high-precision interpolation algorithm.

The JVC LT-42WX70 is available now for $2,399.95. Grab the full press release here.