This is part of Sony’s Bravia range of HD TVs and for a reasonable price you can get a host of quality features which make this a good mid-range choice. It is full HD 1080p so the resolution is very good at 1920×1080. The television comes with a built in digital freeview tuner so there’s no need for a separate box which is handy. It also has S Force Dolby Digital mock surround sound which emulates a 5.1 set-up without the extra speakers; however there is no real substitute for a decent surround sound set-up.

When it comes to watching movies this television is ideal and it includes a true cinema mode which runs at 24 frames per second to match movie footage correctly. The dynamic contrast goes up to 16000:1 and the color depth is good. You get all the usual inputs including 3 HDMI, 2 scart and a PC connection. At just over $1000 this is a good television for the money.

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This is a 22 inch LCD monitor from NEC with a range of features. The main target for this release is professionals for whom color is absolutely critical and on that note it covers around 96% of Adobe RGB. In addition it offers a resolution of 1680×1050, has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and a 16 millisecond response time. The SPVA LCD technology allows a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees with minimal color shift.

There is an ergonomic four way stand which allows you to tilt and rotate the monitor to the perfect position. It has analog and digital input signal and an optional soundbar. In addition there is an ECO mode for people concerned about their carbon footprint. The monitor comes with a three year warranty and for professionals who require this level of color range and brightness it seems a good option. It will cost you around $640 to get your hands on one of these.

Surprise surprise! AOC has announced recently their newest $429.99 2218Ph LCD monitor that according to them will bring PC users a touch of that long-expected and amazing Mac flavour.

“Incredibly sleek design and powerful performance, AOC’s 2218Ph goes head-to-head with the latest and greatest of today’s computer monitors and comes out ahead of the pack” the press release says.

According to some rumors supported by this image below, this beautiful and elegant display features an amazing metallic workmanship with a polished aluminum cabinet, a zinc multi-flex stand and a piano black finish.

In addition to all that, it boasts with a 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, HDCP-compliant HDMI input, 2-millisecond response time, 12,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, illuminating touch-key and obviously a Windows Vista Certified sticker.

So … start saving money and turn your PC into a Mac or at least try repeating that in your head.

via Engadget

With EURO 2008 just around the corner, what should be the right decision for an outdoor TV? All right, we tell you. The All-Weather HDTVs produced by Suntronic GS is perfect for any backyard. The manufacturer offers HDTV with sizes between 46 and 102 inches (4 panels). All the TVs feature the Sunlight Readable LCD technology which provides the highest-quality for increased readability on sunny days.

Also the All-Weather HDTVs can operate in temperatures between -40 and 50 degrees Celsius and are IP65 water proof. Furthermore the devices have integrated heater and air conditioner, Remote Reboot/Temp.& Humidity Monitoring available and very resistant screens. Perhaps these TVs were destined for commercial use, but I believe they could fit perfectly in your backyard.

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Not exactly the partnership I was expecting but it was unveiled in Milan these days and we need to keep you informed. Giorgio Armani and Samsung Electronics teamed up to create a 46-inch 100Hz full HD LCD display. Except for the “stylish” remote control and the 4-modes power switch that changes the light of the logos, there’s nothing that relates to fashion and I can’t find special elements.

Maybe the TV emits fragrances?

With all the buzz on HD DVD wars and Blu-ray discs, Dell quietly introduced UltraSharp 2408WFP LCD, the company’s new 24-inch widescreen flat panel display. The specs are great with a 6ms response time, 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 400 cd/m² brightness, uses the TrueColor technology with 110% gamut and has a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 to bring you “exceptional clarity and vibrant color”.

Offers a viewing angle of 178° horizontal and 178° vertical.

Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP comes with a lot of input options including HDMI, DVI, VGA, S-Video and composite video but also a 4-port USB hub and a 9-in-2 media card reader. Now you have where to choose from. One last thing, it also supports DisplayPort connectivity for the next-gen graphics cards. That’s great.

The price is $699 on Dell’s website.