Acer readying Aspire 5920 with built-in WiMAX

Acer only the latest to offer the mobile broadband option as a built-in feature, in this case in an updated version of its Aspire 5920 laptop. What's more, according to InfoWorld, the laptop will apparently be sold through Sprint and other companies along with WiMAX sevice "in a manner similar to the way mobile phones are sold along with service packages," although any further details on that are unsurprisingly a bit light at the moment. There's also unfortunatlye no further word on the specs to the laptop itself, although those details are promised to be coming when Acer officially launches the laptop, which "could" come by the end of the year.

Trimon 3D monitor gets reviewed

Zalman may be far from being a household name, but a stranger to 3D displays it isn't. The company's latest 22-incher not only packs a 1,680 x 1,050 resolution panel and a bundled set of glasses, but it features the ability to render graphics in 3D. The eager critics over at Trusted Reviews had a nice sit with the device, and when all was said and done, the ZM-M2020W was seen more as a building block for revision two than a runaway winner as it was. On the upside, it did manage to render some pretty phenomenal scenes in 3D -- and even managed to change the reviewer's perception of the technology -- but the overly glossy screen and steep price tag kept it from being recommended without hesitation.

BenQ E900WA LCD

BenQ recently launched the E900WA, a 19-inch widescreen LCD monitor that boasts of a native resolution of 1440x900 pixels, with a contrast ratio of 700:1 and a response time of 5ms. Besides a 160-degree viewing angle, the device features proprietary Senseye+Photo technology, giving the user four preset usage scenarios, one of which is optimised for photo-editing. For more about the gadget, that retails at Rs 9,400 and $235.

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ASUS intros the MK241H display with built-in webcam on Display

ASUS can't go too long without dropping some shiny new piece of gadgetry on us, and that's exactly what they're doing this morning. If you've been in the market for a decently-sized display as of late, you might want to turn your attention to the MK241H, a 24-inch LCD monitor which features 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) resolution, a 3000:1 contrast ratio, HDMI, D-SUB, and DVD-D (HDSC) inputs, and tops it all off with a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam. The company is also making a 22-inch version of the screen, the MK221H/S, which packs in a 1680 x 1050 resolution, and a contrast ratio of 5000:1. No word on when these will be available, though we suspect the wait won't be too long.

Aura Health Concept Device Drags Hippies

The Aura Health Concept from Frog Design Mind attempts to fuse traditional healing and medical technology that is so cutting edge, we probably won't be able to build it for another 1000 years. I could break down how it is supposed to operate, but the official description illustrates it best

Dell and HP monitor business

In all, 14 of Lite-On's LCD monitor production lines have been affected by the damage. The very same lines which supply those hi-speced, low priced monitors to Dell and HP, who along with Lenovo are Lite-On's top contract partners.

BenQ E900WA LCD

BenQ recently launched the E900WA, a 19-inch widescreen LCD monitor that boasts of a native resolution of 1440x900 pixels, with a contrast ratio of 700:1 and a response time of 5ms. Besides a 160-degree viewing angle, the device features proprietary Senseye+Photo technology, giving the user four preset usage scenarios, one of which is optimised for photo-editing. For more about the gadget, that retails at Rs 9,400 and $235.

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Sony VAIO LM notebook

Sony’s VAIO LM notebook features a wall-mountable 19-inch LCD screen, which can be used by a wireless keyboard, mouse or remote control.

Powered by a 2Ghz Intel Core2 Duo processor, the notebook is equipped with 2GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB HDD, an NVidia GeForce 8400M GT graphics card, 8x DVD burner, an inbuilt TV tuner, 1.3-megapixel Web cam, a 2.1 speaker system, five USB ports, WLAN and comes with a custom suite of software designed for a better multimedia experience. More details about the device, retailing at Rs 1,09,900 and $2747.

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BenQ T201

BenQ recently unveiled their new dual-screen LCD monitor, the T201Wa. The device boasts of a widescreen 20-inch LCD display with a native resolution of 1680x1050-pixels. It also has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, along with a 5-millisecond response time. The dual-screen display allows a user to split his viewing mode to, for example, browse the Internet on the left, while watching a movie on the right. In content such as movies, video games, etc, it claims to maintain the original aspect ratio, without any cropping or compression. For more on the gadget, which costs Rs 11,900 and $300.

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EDGE Tech 12-inch digital photo frame

Digiframes are going to be relatively hot this holiday season, but maybe the sudden rash of offerings are just coincidentally launching weeks before Black Friday. Regardless of the reasons, EDGE Tech is hitting us up with a 12-inch version of its own, which features a decent 800 x 600 resolution, USB connectivity, support for AVI, BMP, JPEG, MPEG1/2/4, WAV and WMA files, and flash card inputs that play nice with SD, MMC, Memory Stick, MS Pro, CompactFlash and Microdrive. It shouldn't shock you to hear that this piece also handles automatic slideshows and can even sing back via the integrated stereo speakers, and while there's no option for WiFi here, it'll only run you $129.95 after rebate.

McPerson's 37-inch I-TV

When looking at McPerson's I-TV. Apparently, this so-called do-it-all LCD TV first appeared last year, but now it sports a different look and a flashy website that will make you wish your speakers were inoperative. The set supposedly functions as a home automation controller, DVR, DVD player and Media Center PC, and just in case you doubted its prowess, this thing is somehow Viiv-certified and able to run OS X. Specs wise, you'll find a 37-inch 1080p panel, dual 40-watt speakers (um, right), 7.1-channel audio out, built-in WiFi / Bluetooth, gigabit Ethernet and a slew of ports. Considering McPerson threw nearly everything in here save for the proverbial kitchen sink, it's not all that shocking to find a £3,924.49 ($8,235) pricetag floating around the intarweb, and if anyone has any actual proof that this thing exists.

LG announces first 32-inch plasma TV

Even if it's not the first as LG is claiming it is, the recently announced 32-inch 32PC5RV is the smallest plasma TV to get a decent production run. Launching in Brazil this month and then worldwide in November, the 32PC5RV intends to muscle in on the most popular LCD TV size. The television will come with a relatively low price tag to lure buyers in at between $1,000 and $1,100: probably not low enough to beat lesser brands selling 42-inch 1080p plasmas at around that mark, and definitely not high enough specification to beat equivalently branded 32-inch LCDs what with the 32PC5RV featuring an abysmal 852x480 resolution, 550 lumen brightness, and a 1,800:1 contrast ratio. LG, you're gonna have to do better than that.

CenOmax enters digiframe game with seven-inch F7012A

CenOmax only a new spinoff of Lite-On, okay? Now that we've handled that, the firm's first foray into the digital photo frame arena is the seven-inch F7012A, which sports a 480 x 234 resolution panel, 400:1 contrast ratio, a USB port and a multicard reader capable of handling 15 different formats. Furthermore, this one supports MP3 playback through its built-in speakers, allows for automatic slideshows and also includes an integrated alarm / calendar. For Halloween (er, right?), the frame comes bundled with black (shown after the break) and orange clip-on frames, but users can theme it up however they like for a variety of occasions. As of now, this one's available only in Europe for £48 ($98), but we've got enough alternatives here in the US to keep our hearts from breaking.

Fujitsu LifeBook U1010

Fujitsu has recently launched its first ever ultra-mobile PC series, the futuristically-inspired LifeBook U1010 in India. Powered by Intel’s Ultra Mobile platform 2007, the 800MHz device is equipped with a 5.6-inch, 1024x600 Passive Touch Panel display, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 40GB hard disk, built-in digital microphone, and a 0.3-megapixel integrated camera. For communication, besides standard LAN capabilities, the LifeBook also boasts of Bluetooth v2.0 and wireless connectivity. Other bells and whistles in this 610gms device include a fingerprint scanner, CF Card slot and an SD Card Reader. For complete specs on the device that comes with a three year warranty, and which retails at Rs 85,000.

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Hitachi unveils 103-inch 1080p plasma display

While Panasonic's 103-inch plasma has had the spotlight for quite some time, Hitachi is hoping to steal some of that oh-so-lucrative high-end market share with one of its own. Matching the Panny inch-for-inch is the CMP1030FWJ, which sports a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, VGA / component / S-Video / composite inputs, a 5,000:1 contrast ratio, and audio out as well. Additionally, this behemoth weighs in at a whopping 485 pounds, and while we'd love to know the (presumably sky-high) price, those details have yet to be divulged. Notably, users not equipped with a den large enough to hold a 103-inch PDP can opt for Hitachi's also-new (and also unpriced) CMP650FWJ, which touts 65 expansive inches of Full HD goodness and features a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.

NEC's new AccuSync LCDs

NEC has three new LCDs ready for market, the 19-inch LCD19WMGX, 22-inch LCD22WMGX, and 24-inch LCD24WMCX. There's HDCP and HDMI across the board, with 1680 x 1050 pixels on the 22-inch and 1080p resolution on the 24-incher, along with DVI plugs for boring old desktop work. Each of the new AccuSyncs runs with a 5ms response time, and there's a 1,000:1 contrast ratio on the 1440 x 900 19-inch, while the bigger two do 2,000:1. Prices are at $280 and $380 for the small ones, which are available now, while 24-inch will hit later this month for $550.

Toshiba aims TLP-WX2200U projector at educators, suits

Toshiba is hoping that even folks relying on a projector for business purposes still want to sneak it home after 5, and judging by the decent specs bestowed upon the TLP-WX2200U, this one looks to fit that mold. The 6.2-pound 3LCD machine touts a 1,280 x 800 native resolution, 2,200 ANSI lumens, a 600:1 contrast ratio, Tosh's Natural Color Enhancer3 color correction circuitry, automatic vertical keystone correction, VGA in / out, an internal speaker, and a wireless remote as well. Notably, Toshiba's newest PJ will only run you $999, and those who get their orders in now should see it about "one to two weeks."

Mitsubishi's HC4900 3LCD projector: 1080p at the low-end

Hey HC6000, congratulations, Mitsubishi just birthed you a little brother. The HC4900 is meant to round-out Mitsubishi's trio of 3LCD projectors at the low-end. We're still talking 1,920 x 1,080 pixels thrown at 1,000 lumens for bright, "high contrast" images while maintaining that ultra-quiet, 19dB whisper of its bigger bro. No word on pricing or availability we'll try to extract that info from their IFA reps when the projector goes on display in Germany on Friday.

Dospara intros MSI-branded Prime Note Galleria

Japan's Dospara doesn't look to be trying too hard to conceal the source of its latest laptop, with the MSI logo prominently displayed on the lid of its new Prime Note Galleria, and just barely visible below the screen above. Cross-branding issues aside, the laptop certainly looks like it'll get the job done, boasting a 17-inch 1680 x 1050 display, Core 2 Duo T7300 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive and, perhaps most notably, GeForce 8600 GT graphics. Of course, all that comes at the expense of an eight pound carrying weight, but if that's not too off-putting, you can grab one now for just under ¥200,000 (or roughly $1,700).

The New iMacs

Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new line of iMac computers and slick software, hoping the glow of iPod MP3 players and iPhones will help shine Apple’s core products.

Apple cheif executive Steve Jobs, in his trademark blue jeans and black shirt, demonstrated the offerings to reporters and analysts at the company’s headquaters in Silicon Valley city of Cupertino.

“The iMac has tremendous amount of momentum, “Jobs said. “We’d like to make it better.”

Apple is replacing its white, plastic iMac with a more powerful, slimmer aluminium and glass machine for either the same price or lesser than its predecessors depending on the model.

Apple calls iMac the “all-in one ” desktop because the hardware-now driven by Intel Core 2 Duo processor is built into the screen that is also equipped with web camera and a microphone. That’s right there’s no bulky CPU to attach to your monitor.

“The iMac has been really successful for us. And we v’e managed to make it ever thinner than before,”Jobs said. In the past, environmental groups have criticised Apple for not doing more to eliminate electronic waste. Jobs replied with the new iMac recyclable aluminium and glass components.

“It’s really been thought through from a recycling point of view,” he said.

He also showed upgrades and innovations packed into Apple iLife software for organising and editing digital movies, pictures or music.

The company also launched a “Web Gallery” where people can easily share videos and images online using it’s programs. The software lets people use Google Adsense to Profit from online advertising on blogs or other personal Websites.

Another software introduced was a spreadsheet program called ‘Numbers’, in a bid to make Apple computers more attractive to offices and business.

“The overriding message here is, there is an Apple ecosystem, “said Michael Garternberg, and analyst at Jupiter Research. “It’s not just iPods and iPhones. Sometimes people forgot that Apple still makes great computers too.”