Sony shows off Super-Flexible OTFT OLED Display
Flexible screens are within touching distance. Sony has just shown off an 3.5″x2″ OLED screen that is so flexible, they can roll it around a pencil.
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CES 2010: Samsung Shows Off Laptop with Transparent/Invisible OLED Screen
COk, this just looks cool. This is a prototype 14″ laptop from Samsung showing off a 40% transparent OLED screen. Yes, you can actually see a hand through behind the screen.
Sure, it’s amazing to look at, but I don’t know if I’d want one – I think I’d get easily distracted by what’s behind the screen instead of focusing on what’s on the screen. Now, what would be great is if you could quickly change the opacity with a button and/or OS control.
Dell SX2210T Multi-Touch LCD Monitor with Webcam
A standalone touch screen monitor has been on every geek’s wish list, but how about a multi-touch monitor?! The Dell SX2210T is sexy, multi-touch and affordable. This is a 1920 x 1080 21.5-inch panel, with HDMI and DVI inputs along with an integrated two megapixel (2Mp) webcam and microphone. It has a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 2ms response time.
The Dell SX2210T has touch and multitouch features like panning, zooming, flicking, scrolling, etc. which come to life on a Windows 7 system. You can use either your finger(s) or a stylus to operate the touch screen features. Many of the touch features are customizable and many of those options can be accessed from the monitor’s control panel.
Unfortunatlely, not all of the touch screen options work with all versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, so pay attention to those details in the product specs before you shell out for what otherwise looks like a beautiful monitor.
Price: $399.00
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)
Samsung dual-screen 12 MP digital cameras
Samsung has introduced the first point-and-shoot digital cameras with LCD screens on both the back and the front. The TL225 is a 12.2 Megapixel camera with a 1.5″ LCD screen. So now you can put the camera at arm’s length and see what the photo would actually be like!
There is more to the camera than just the front LCD screen. It has a 4.6x zoon, a 27mm wide angle, light optimization preset modes and much more. There is also another model, the TL220 that has a 3″ screen instead, at a lower price point.
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More info from the manufacturer
Price: $29.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)
Mimo Mini USB Monitor – expand your screen real estate
Having a dual monitor is pretty cool, but desk space, available sockets and video card troubles can be an issue when decided whether or not to buy one. Don’t worry! GfG have found a solution to your problems – the Mimo Mini USB Monitor. This is a portable 7″ screen that can be plugged into a computer or laptop to add a little more screen space into the mix. Connecting via USB (2.0), the mini monitor adds that little extra flexibility to your workspace and is perfect for making notes or reading emails. Landscape and portrait modes are both supported for that bit of YouTube viewing.
The Mimi Mini USB Monitor supports PCs and intel Macs and doesn’t require any extra software or leads – the video card is built into the screen and powers via the USB connection. Some specs:
- Display resolution – 800 x 480
- Brightness – 350cd/m2
- Contrast ratio – 400:1
Okay, so it’s not quite the same spec as a proper monitor but it’s still pretty impressive.
Price: $129.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)
Really Easy Reader – speed reading assistant
Today’s Gizmo is the Really Easy Reader whose aim is to get you reading documents at a faster speed – they claim that this can easily be double your normal reading speed. This basically works by flashing words on your screen very quickly (hit the manufacturer link for an example), or by running a ticker quickly across the screen, forcing you to read them very quickly and, as such, decreases the amount of time taken to read a document.
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UVSunSense Wristbands – tells you when to reapply sunscreen
Skin Cancer is becoming a bigger problem – but here’s a little gizmo to help you reduce your risk. Presenting the UVSunSense Wristband. While there are other devices that warn you of excessive exposure to UV radiation, this one will actually tell you when you need to apply more sunscreen. Think of it as a cheaper, and perhaps cooler version of the Portable UV Monitor.
When you’re applying your sun screen, simply take a moment to apply a little to your wristband as well, over the words, and when they change color you know you need to reapply. For a simple (and perhaps eventually live-saving) gadget, a mere $6 will buy you 7 wristbands – enough for a good long stay on the beach!
Now we just need to design one with an alarm in it so that it can wake you up need to reapply when you’ve dozed off.
Price: $5.87 for 7 wristbands
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)
Dell P2210 22″ Monitor
Dell has a new line-up of eco-friendly monitors including the pictured P2210 which is a 22″ flat panel screen that supports up to a 1680×1050 widescreen resolution.
It has 4 USB 2.0 ports, takes VGA, DVI-D and DisplayPort inputs and has an adjustable viewing angle. It is not height-adjustable like the more expensive line, but it can be rotated to become a vertical standing monitor.
Oh, so the enviro-friendly specs – meets EPEAT Gold and Energy Star standards and uses less hazardous materials in its manufacture.
Price: $240.00
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)