At TechEd 2008, ViewSonic has introduced 3 brand new LCDs included in its VA line, with screen sizes ranging from 17 inches to19 inches, all featuring the company’s awarded display technology which delivers bright and clear images with fast response times at affordable costs.

The 19-inch VA1903wmb, 19-inch VA903mb and 17-inch VA703mb LCDs are available at prices ranging between $209 and $245, being designed for use in school classes and Government offices, where people need quality monitors on which to do spreadsheet manipulation, project presentations and Internet research.

The new LCD monitors are certified for Windows Vista Basic and sport a thin-bezel design, built-in speakers and the VESA mount system.
ViewSonic VA1903wmb has a 16:10 aspect ratio for dual-page viewing, 800:1 contrast ratio, 1440 x 900 native resolution and a 5 ms response time, while the ViewSonic VA903mb comes with 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits brightness, 1280 x 1024 native resolution, same as the ViewSonic VA703mb’s resolution, but with has an 8 ms response time, and 700:1 contrast ratio.

“The need for multimedia desktop displays in the classroom is increasing as curriculum evolves and students are utilizing video and Web sites for daily learning,” declared Jeff Volpe, vice president of Global Brand and Emerging Technologies, ViewSonic. “By introducing inexpensive LCDs with features typically associated with more expensive, high-end displays, ViewSonic is making it possible for users to enjoy the latest in display technology without breaking the bank.”

It is a highly expected monitor model that will be launched on the UK market soon, according to TrustedReviews, and it features no less than 10,000:1 contrast ratio, the highest in LG’s 22-inch range.
Besides this the new LCD monitor has a 2ms response time, 300 nits brightness, 170 degrees viewing angle and a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels.

It was designed to work on LG’s FLATRON f-Engine picture enhancing chipset which allows the user customize the monitor or just leave the preset configuration.
At a suggested retail price of $369.99 it integrates into the affordable monitor models range and it comes also certified for Windows Vista operating system.

LG W2252TQ measures 20.4 x 14.6 x 2.4 inches at a weight of 9.7 lbs.
I will let you comment about the design.

As you probably already know if you read our previous article, the Samsung SyncMaster 2263DX uses a new concept of two connected monitors that help each other in providing more applications for the user: the main display is a 22-inch LCD with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, 300 cd/m² brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio, while his little partner of 7 inches has 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 200 cd/m² brightness and 400:1 contrast ratio.

Why do we need a dual monitor when the two displays are not even equal, and what was so special about this to impress the Customer Electronics Show visitors this year in Las Vegas?
That’s because the little screen is the key entry to a new multimedia level by providing built-in 2MP web camera, dual-array microphone and speaker, these besides the normal monitor functions.

You can use the 7-inch monitor for Instant Messaging, media players, Skype, calendar and other applications, while continuing your main work on the 22-inch screen.
Everything sound good but here’s what it’ll make it sound great: DisplayLink has just announced to add its USB Display Technology to this monitor model, removing the need for additional power connectors between the main monitor and the smaller one.

So if you get the Samsung SyncMaster 2263DX youcan place its smaller brother in any position convenient for you, like above or on a side.
You can also switch between portrait and landscape modes.
Now it really deserves the Innovations Award honoree at CES 2008, doesn’t it?

During 16-20 April, at Fondamenta Jahier Via Solari 37-39 in Milan, Italy, will take place the Japan Design 2008 exhibition hosted by 15 Japanese companies which focus on design innovation.
Hitachi will present its LCD TV UT series consisting of UT32-HV700, UT37-XV700 and UT42-XV700 innovative flat models which stand out with their 35 mm thin panel and the possibility to be separated from the tuner box for a flexible installation.

For a three-dimensional aspect the display unit and support stand in the shape of a ring are constructed to stand freely in the room, while Hitachi created 4 colors so the user to pick the one that fits the room décor.
The sharp edged display unit also sports a transparent frame covered in high-gloss paint, an inspiration coming from the fragrance bottle designs.

The designers team that made this TV model is formed by TAKASHI YAMAMOTO, KAE AMEMIYA, TATSUO MURAI, MASAYUKI OHKI, TOSHIYUKI MORIYA, SHO NOZUE, the latter three working also on creating the LCD Projector Ultra Short Throw ED-A100/CP-A100/CP-A100J, featuring free curve lenses and mirror, providing 80-inch images at 25 cm distance from the body to the display.

Fitting very well in conference rooms or classrooms, its form factor permits it to occupy very small place, and it is able to offer flicker free images with no shadowing effects.

The 17-inch TFT monitor from Green House Japan is nothing special compared with the latest innovation in display technology but the two versions available are standard solutions when your old monitor got broken and need a replacement fast to continue your work.

It comes available in two colors, the white GW-PMF193SDV and the black GW-PMF193SDB model, and it uses premium 24bit MVA panel with support for 1,000:1 contrast ratio which is a common feature encountered at most of the existent models on the market today.

Though, Green House 17-inch LCD monitors have a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees both on vertical and horizontal, and reach 16.77 million colors.
The response time is of 8 ms at a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, while supporting Digital DVI-D & Analog inputs.

In addition the monitors available also in 15 and 19-inch dimensions feature a multi-functional button on the panel, power management to reduce the power consumption, overdrive function for replaying moving picture smoothly, and sport a stylish and slim look to save space on your desk.