Looking for a new 3D-capable monitor? ViewSonic announced on Monday the V3D231 23-inch LED-lit LCD monitor with an ultra-fast 2ms video response time, a native 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution and a 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. However it doesn’t come cheap, costing over three hundred bucks at participating local retailers.

“The V3D231 is the perfect 3D monitor for consumers in search of hi-def entertainment in a true 3D format,” said Erik Willey, LCD monitor and PC product marketing manager, ViewSonic. “Due to its Frame Patterned Retarder technology, the V3D231 enables consumers to view amazing 3D images without the need for expensive 3D glasses.”

According to the company, the display comes packed with a pair of (nerdy) polarized glasses and a pair of clip-on polarized lenses. It also offers integrated SRS Premium Sound, VGA, DVI-D and HDMI 1.4a inputs, and the TriDef 3D software suite for converting and viewing 2D PC images “in life-like 3D.”

“By putting polarized 3D glasses and access to 3D content in consumers’ hands, ViewSonic is broadening the reach of 3D entertainment for 3D gaming, movies and education at a competitive price point,” Willey added.

The V3D231 comes with ViewSonic’s “strongest pixel performance guarantee” and 3-year limited warranty. It’s available now across North America for $349.

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The MultiTaction Cell is a modular, 55-inch integrated LCD screen that can be combined into massive touch screen walls that support an unlimited number of users. Up to 24 displays can be stacked to run a single application. User input tracking is achieved via backlight emitter camera modules.

The screens come with a frameless, thin-bezel design that allows customers to build the Cell devices into any type of environment, including custom furniture, MultiTouch said. The displays can also be displayed horizontally and compete directly with Microsoft’s Surface technology.

“The years of research and market development that we have poured into creating MultiTaction have finally yielded what we now know to be the industry’s next platform for creating powerful multi-user multitouch displays,” said Petri Martikainen, CEO of MultiTouch, in a prepared statement. “By working with the world’s leading interactive developers, we have carefully listened to our customers and developed technology that can be used by what we know will be a large community of multitouch software developers committed to touching the future.”

The screen has an active display area of 1209 x 680 mm and delivers 1080p resolution. The brightness is 250 cd/m2 and the contrast ratio is 4000:1. The software and high response time of 200 fps is driven by Intel Sandy Bridge processors. The power consumption is 450 watts per screen.

There was no information on price.

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For those who typically work in a multi-display environment, reducing the desktop real estate to a single laptop LCD is not only awkward, but can slow down overall performance. That’s where AOC‘s new 15.6-inch-inch plug-and-play display comes in: it’s lightweight and features a built-in USB 2.0 port that receives both power and video via a single USB cable — separate power and VGA connections are not required.

Slated for a nationwide release this October for $139 USD, the TFT Active Matrix LCD panel (model e1649fwu) will feature a 16:9 aspect ratio, WLED backlighting, a dynamic contrast ratio of 50,000,000:1, a response time of 5ms, a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz, a pixel frequency of 85 MHz and a brightness level of 250 cd/m2. The display won’t be compatible with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), meaning that a good chunk of copy-protected video won’t be viewable on the display.

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Now that 1080p HDTVs are saturating the market at a comfortable level (financially), what’s next for the general consumer? Graphics so sharp and life-like that eyes will melt and brains will suddenly ignite into flames? No, try jacking up the resolution to 7680 x 4320 (33 million color dots), or 8K4K, like Sharp has done with an 85-inch display it’s currently showcasing at IFA 2011 in Berlin.

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3DTVs have been threatening to take over our living rooms for the last year or so. However, many believe the technology is simply too young to bother investing in just yet and one of the biggest deal-breakers for people is definitely the glasses you have to wear to enjoy this new tech at home. However, with the arrival of the Nintendo 3DS, manufacturers are embracing glasses-free solutions and today, at IFA, Toshiba unveiled what it’s claiming is the world’s first glasses-free 3D television. Dubbed the Toshiba ZL2, this TV serves up up face tracking, Resolution+, Auto-calibration, 2D to 3D conversion and smart TV features in a 55-inch package.

Toshiba hasn’t provided a price or a concrete release date, but don’t expect it to be cheap. It’s thought to be arriving in Europe in December of this year, so perhaps we’ll also see it in the States before the year is out. Toshiba’s German press site also mentions that it will cost €7,999, which equates to more than $11,000. Yikes! We’ll keep you posted on any information regarding local pricing and availability.

• 139.7cm (55”) Glasses-Free 3D TV
• Quad Full HD (3840 x 2160) resolution display
• Face tracking technology via integrated camera
• 2D to 3D conversion with depth control
• Built in Wi-Fi, DLNA® and Windows 7 compatibility
• Freeview HD ready tuner
• Resolution+ and 3D Resolution+
• Toshiba Places
• YouTubeTM, BBC iPlayer
• Personal TV
• Remote control operation via iPhone®
• AutoView ambient light sensor
• Built-in subwoofer
• USB HDD Video Recording
• Auto Calibration
• 4x HDMI, 2x USB
• REGZA-LINK (HDMI CEC)

LG is adding “touch” capabilities to a series of plasma HDTVs with the launch of its new “LG PenTouch TV” series. As the title indicates, LG has incorporated a special touch-sensitive stylus pen that allows users to physically interact with the contents on the screen. The only requirement seems to be a laptop or desktop located nearby, and a broadband connection (via a USB dongle for the PC) for Internet-based and software interaction.

“Users can activate the PenTouch mode with a single click on the remote control,” the company said. “The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. In PenTouch mode, users can access files created on their PCs, and work on them, edit them or move them around the screen using the stylus. The TV supports simultaneous two-pen use, and pen batteries can be recharged through USB ports on the TV or PC.”

In addition to the stylus, the plasma HDTVs will come pack with an additional software bundle to be installed on a PC. This allows users to draw pictures directly onto the screen (via Sketchbook) and then save the files for further editing, effects manipulation, and even printing. The software also offers a gallery/slideshow app, a family calendar app (for leaving “DO THIS NOW” notes to other household members) a photo editor, an Internet browser and My Office for delivering presentations and highlighting office documents.

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LG Electronics (LG) will be taking the wraps off its new high-end monitors -– the ultra-slim and vivid E91 and D237IPS, at IFA 2011 in Berlin, Germany.

E91

The E91 features a 7.2mm depth and a bezel measuring just 4.35mm, which provides a near borderless appearance. The E91’s hanger-type hinge design makes it easy for users to adjust the monitor to their preferred viewing angle.

In addition, the monitor features a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 2ms GTG (5ms typical) response time, a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1, a brightness of 250 cd/m2, and 170/160 viewing angles..

D237IPS

The D237IPS utilizes Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) 3D technology and an IPS panel to provide a smooth 3D experience and higher-grade image quality. The monitor comes with a 2D to 3D conversion function, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1, D-Sub and DVI inputs, a max brightness of 250 cd/m2 in 2D mode and 100 cd/m2 in 3D mode, and a stand allowing for panel rotation.

“These monitors aren’t just for work and internet browsing, they were designed to be the center of entertainment for any bedroom, study or dormitory,” said Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. “The E91 and D237IPS combine elegant design and unique technology to look great in any room and still be able to deliver exceptional images and videos.”

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Japanese monitor maker Iiyama just blessed the market with a new pair of panels sporting a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 8ms response and a special ECO mode that reduces power consumption by up to 60-percent. The 24-inch XB2472HD-B and 27-inch X2775HDS-B both rely on an LED-backlit VA display (better than your bargain LCD, but not quite as nice as an IPS display) and have your standard trio of HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs. The primary difference between the two screens is the 24-incher’s slightly higher brightness (300cd/m2 versus 250cd/m2) and the 27-inch model’s 4-port USB hub and integrated speakers. The XB2472HD-B should start shipping by the end of the month for ¥24,800 ($323) with the X2775HDS-B to follow in September for around ¥34,800 ($453).

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Was it really only a month ago that Dell released the remarkably priced U2412M? The folks at Round Rock are already at it again with another impressive widescreen — the unromantically named (yet impressively thin) S2330MX. Lurking behind the catchy moniker is a 23-inch display (did we mention it’s thin?), LED backlighting and a DVI to HDMI adapter. Let’s face it, the power cables are gonna be thicker than the monitor — it’s very thin, you see. What’s more, the monitor seemed to be rather affordable, at $250.

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Lenovo has introduced its first mobile monitor, the ThinkVision LT1421 Wide. This USB monitor functions as a secondary monitor for your laptop. The 14-inch LCD panel features 16 different brightness levels, a picture frame stand on the back, and tilt adjustment to change the viewing angle. The display is powered via a USB cable, which also carries the display signal. The Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 Wide mobile monitor will be released later this month for $220 a pop.

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