High Display

Samsung SyncMaster XL30 LED BLU received the Best Display TIPA award for its unique capabilities important in color-sensitive commercial applications such as desktop publishing, photography, graphic design and video editing.

It is a 30-inch professional monitor introduced in January by Samsung Electronics America, featuring embedded color management system, 123% NTSC color gamut, unlike traditional LCDs that come with 82% of the NTSC, LED backlight, and several others, which combine to deliver extremely accurate color temperature, linearly color tracking, high brightness uniformity and great color reproduction.



In addition, Samsung SyncMaster XL30 LED BLU uses its Image Viewer intuitive tool for correcting color differences between monitors and printers, while the Natural Color Expert software helps in calibrating the screen’s color profile to fit specific color requirements.

The LCD monitor has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 1,000:1 contrast ratio and sells for around $4,500.

Samsung unveiled its latest Series 6 and Series 7 LCD HDTVs, the 650 and 750 models. Both TVs deliver 1080p picture with a dynamic contrast ratio up to 50.000:1.

Taking advantage of the ToC (Touch of Color) design, these new products have an astonishing look. Its colors are inspired from nature featuring a hint of red color blended into a semi-transparent black bezel. A dual-injection technology that replaces the paint with material has been used to create this piece of art that can fit in any décor.

The Series 6 650 uses the InfoLink RSS service through which people can get the latest news about sports, weather stocks etc. from USA Today. This feature expands the possibilities of the HDTV allowing users personalize the type of information they want to receive with only a push of a button. The WiseLink allows users to instantly access data stored on a memory stick or a digital device through the USB 2.0 interface. Other features of this LCD TV are the Ultra Clear Panel that improves contrast ratio, the Wide Color Enhancer 2 which strengthens the colors adding intensity to pictures, and for a smoother viewing experience the Auto Motion Plus 120Hz that estimates and inserts extra frames when needed.

Both 6 and 7 series are EnergyStar Rated, the power consumption used by these two being decreased up to 70% compared to similar 2007 models.

The Series 7 750 features in addition to the 650 an enhanced networking and multimedia management with WiseLink Pro, is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant allowing users to share content with other DLNA certified products and a Wheel-Key Remote with a built-in sensor that illuminates the remote when picked up. Quite interesting, especially when you’re watching a movie with the lights Off!

Another feature added for convenience is the Wireless LinkStick Accessory that allows users access the InfoLink RSS wirelessly. This feature comes with a price of $34.99 though, but it’s a must-have for an LCD like that.

While the Series 6 first shipped in March with prices from $479.99 for the 19” model to $3,199.99 for the 52.2”, the Series 7 750 will hit the market somewhere in May. Pricing has been announced for 750 also. The 39.9” will cost $2,599.99, the 45.9” $3,199.99 and the 52” $3,499.99.

A new display line named “Touch Of Color” (TOC) has been announced by Samsung Electronics. Two monitors are available now (the T190 with a 19” display and T220 with a 22” display) and two others will be available in July (the T240 24” and T260 26”).
All those four monitors are designed to be extremely energy efficient, thanks to the function called SoftPower off that allows users set the monitor immediately to standby mode so the power consumed will be of only 0.3 watts.

The T190 and T220 have a 2ms GTG response while the T240 and T260 have a 5ms response time, ensuring an image quality with no blur. The latest two also offer HDMI connection for peripheral devices.

All those 4 monitors deliver a 20.000:1 contrast ratio. Featuring the MagicColor smart color control, the MagicBright Dynamic Contrast control, MagicTune for display settings and the multi screen functionality, this new display line is designed to combine an attractive style with high functionality to satisfy customers’ needs.
With power consumption up to 50% less than other monitors of same sizes, the “Touch Of Color” line seems to be a smart choice for regular users in searching for high-functionality and energy efficient display.

Pricing has also been announced, so for a T190 people have to pay $259 and for T220 $359. The T240 will have an ESP of $499 and the T260 will cost $599 but as we were saying above, these two monitors will be available in July.

At the end of July, NEC will ship it’s new low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD modules measuring 2.7 inches in diagonal and featuring outstanding high pixel density, under the name NL9654HL06-01J.
The high pixel density is of 413 pixels per inch and these displays support quarter high-definition resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, 70% wide color gamut, and 300 cd/m2 brightness.

If embedded in video camcorders these modules enable very accurate focus adjustment and so they can be used for color checking via the viewfinder with no need for external monitors.
Besides high pixel density, NEC’s NL9654HL06-01J modules feature 960 x 540 pixel resolution compatible with full HD of 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Other 3 LCD modules introduced by NEC are the 4.3-inch color TFT with WQVGA resolution and 600 cd/m2 brightness, the 3.5-inch TFT with VGA resolution and high transmissivity accomplished by combining the TFT technology with super-transmissive natural-light, and a 2.7-inch TFT with 500 cd/m2 brightness and QVGA resolution.

The new Digital Photo Frames from CEIVA are the first photo frames that can be fully customized with graphics. This new product comes as a perfect gift for the upcoming Mother’s Day and seems to be a special frame indeed.

These fully connected frames are able to receive photos from anywhere in the world using a connection with a phone line, broadband or even wireless network. Another interesting fact is that through this gadget you can also send pictures to other friends or family members that posses a CEIVA frame: just upload the photos to CEIVA’s website, choose pictures’ destination and CEIVA will do the rest of the job. Simple isn’t it?

Once a picture is uploaded, you can decorate it with text and designs picked-up from the CEIVA website. More than that, you can also create your own custom design, just use your imagination.
I think this is a perfect gift for every Mom out there and, by being able to receive photos almost instantly with such easiness like plugging the frame into a broadband network for example, makes it a very interesting gadget.

Pricing for the Digital Photo Frames is $199.99, a special price for a special day: Mother’s Day and for an extra custom design you must pay an extra $29.99.
Wrap it, give it to your Mom and start sending pictures to her. She’ll love it!