Apple’s products have almost always given issues to users, especially new products that just got launched by Apple, and the new MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt is no exemption. Yes, the issue this time is caused by the brand new Thunderbolt port itself. The Thunderbolt port is a new I/O port that’s nearly three times faster than the USB 3.0, and can also act as a DisplayPort, and that’s where the problems lies. A small number of new owners of the MacBook Pro that hook up their new machines to their Apple Cinema Displays are seeing random flicker on both 24-inch and 27-inch Cinema Displays when connected via their Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo port. Some also confirmed that even replacement machines from Apple are exhibiting the same behavior, though this is said to be “not a widespread issue” by Apple. Hopefully Apple is able to release a firmware fix for this bug timely.
Mitsubishi has announced that the company is downsizing its TV operations department. The Japanese company is closing some of its offices and leaving the LCD TV business entirely. However, as the only company still selling rear projection sets to consumers, a letter from senior VP Cayce Blanchard (included after the break) indicates the plan is to focus on selling DLP and Laservue TVs in sizes above 73-inches where its flat panel competitors rarely reach, which seemed sensible. It will also continue selling projectors, display walls, printers and large public display screens to other companies and corporates.
Samsung has been hard working on churning out lots and lots of 3D TVs and Smart TVs these days. The Korean electronics giant has just announced in their home country the availability of the D6400/D6500 Series 3D TVs.
The Samsung D6400/D6500 Series 3D TVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch variants, and feature a Clear Motion Rate (CMR) of 480Hz, a Crystal Black Panel, the Hyper-real engine and a smart-real motion picture support to reduce cross-talk and flickering. Both 3D TVs also have the ability to convert 2D content to 3D. Additional specs include Bluetooth 3D glasses support, Smart Hub UI and Samsung’s 3D VOD service.
The Samsung D6400 3D TV series is priced at between 2,400,000 Won ($2,133) to 4,900,000 Won ($4,355), while the Samsung D6500 3D TV series is priced at between 2,600,000 Won ($2,310) to 5,200,000 Won ($4,621). As usual, the lady’s not included, even if you buy both the TVs.
Despite being the leader of display panels, Samsung has actually been rather quite about glass-free 3D TVs, compared to other manufacturers. But now, the Korean giant has finally showed off its first prototype, at the FPD China trade show.
According to Tech-On!, the 55-inch display is able to house nine different viewpoints for glasses-free 3D viewing, and it can be interchanged into a 2D mode at any time, which works by changing the optical refraction index of an LCD panel that sits on top of the main LCD that’s actually used to display images. The current prototype is still relying on a direct-lit CCFL backlight, although Samsung notes that would likely be replaced with an LED backlight before it actually hits the market, in 3 years’ time.
At the moment, you’ll still have to wear those silly glasses.
Samsung has announced the pricing for its 2011 HDTVs (both LCD and plasma), Blu-ray players, and home theatre in a box system, though some of the models have actually arrived in stores a month ago. Slowpoke Samsung. Nevertheless, it’s a welcome guide to potential buyers scouting for new TVs and home theatre system. Both plasma and LCD HDTV lines have new slim bezeled models, with new LED lighting tech for the LCDs and “Real Black” panels for the plasmas that have grown an inch in size this year. Meanwhile, the Blu-ray players have predictably gotten slimmer and faster, booting up in just three seconds. 3D and Smart TV features are standard on the majority of the new products.
Apparently the iPad 2 won’t be able to escape ‘defects on arrival’ that also haunted the iPhone 4 during release. Of course, bear in mind that this issue is among a few iPads out of millions sold, so the problem shouldn’t be consistence. The first issue that many spotted is the same yellow spots beneath the LCD glass, reminiscent of the same fresh-from-the-factory iPhone 4 issue that resolved itself just as soon as the bonding agent used for the LCD glass had time to evaporate.
The second issue, which is being conflated with the first, is characterized by light bleeding through from the outer edges of the LCD panel. The bleeding is most noticeable when watching a dark scene in a movie or using an app with a black background. For those affected, the issue can be minimized or exacerbated by adjusting the brightness in settings. Of course, Apple has mentioned that exchange will be available once stock is replenished in the Apple store. Read more…
Here’s a speaker that you might actually want to play with your iPhone. JBL just tossed up the splash page for the On Air Wireless speaker and boy it’s very sexy.
The system connects wirelessly to your AirPlay-enabled Mac and iOS device on 4.2 or later and packs a screen that’ll display the track info of the song you’re rocking out to. What’s more, the rounded grill sports a dual alarm clock, FM radio, and a USB port for future firmware updates.
Well, to let you down, the speaker isn’t really officially launched yet, as there’s no launch date and pricing from JBL at this moment. Yes, it’s a real teaser alright.
Winter’s coming, and you’ll probably need a fireplace. Maybe an artificial one. And oh, you might also need a new television, cause you’ll be considered a slowpoke if you don’t have an LCD TV, at least. The holiday’s coming, and you might want to stay warm, and watch some DVD with your family. That’s if your family is the ‘tame’ ones. Most people I know got wasted and started Christmas with a hangover.
Somehow, the people at Safretti got a weird inspiration to add an HD LCD TV to a portable fireplace. They’re not mentioning how much they want for doing that, but it seemed that they’re not going very big with this. Sony should seriously rebadge this. It comes in two sizes, featuring either a 37-inch or 47-inch TV. And oh, the fire’s fake.Seriously!
Here’s another high quality monitor from the Korean electronics giant LG. They’ve launched a new 23-inch IPS LCD monitor which can be used as a computer monitor or TV. This IPS panel features 240Hz, which means refresh rate of 240 frames per second. Totally pawns Alienware’s 100Hz monitor and would be awesome for some action pack gaming and HD movies, as this lightning fast refresh rate significantly reduces motion blur to make it less strenuous on the viewer’s eyes and deliver true-to-life images.
This is the first time that the 240Hz technology was applied in a 23-inch product under mass production. The full HD 23-inch 240Hz LCD panel combines the 120Hz technology (refreshes 120 images per second) with the scanning backlight technology, which enable a backlight to be repeatedly turned on and off. Additionally, the use of IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology panel helps reduce distortion in colour or images from any viewing angle, which makes products ideal for TVs.
Acer has announced in their “Acer’s Global press event” in New York a new Windows 7-based Iconia dual screen laptop. Yes, something similar of Toshiba’s Libretto W105, though slightly bigger this time.
The laptop will be running on Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), and is equipped with options of Intel Core i5-480M / 560M / 580M CPU, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, a pair of 14-inch multitouch displays (1366×768 resolution), integrated Intel HD graphics (128MB RAM), VGA / HDMI outputs, an inbuilt microphone and a S/PDIF interface. There’s also a 320/500/640/750GB hard drive, Acer’s CrystalEye webcam (1280×1024 resolution), 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, integrated 3G WWAN, gigabit Ethernet, a four-cell battery and a total weight of 6.18 pounds. Closing things out, there is a pair of USB 2.0 ports, a single USB 3.0 jack and a one-year warranty.
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