Vol 21 – Issue 47 – Page 2

HDBaseT Integrated in Barco’s RLS-W12

by Raverstead

Barco’s RLS-W12 is described as a ‘cost-effective’ 1DLP projector (we cannot confirm, as price is only available on application!). To simplify installation, the unit supports HDBaseT technology (up to 70m signal carriage), as well …

Intel to Challenge Rivals With Thumb-PC

by Raverstead

Kirk Skaugen, SVP of the PC Client Group at Intel, has said that the company is planning thumb-sized PCs for next year. Speaking at the Intel investor conference, Skaugen said that the devices (“compute …

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FES Uses E Ink to Change Strap Design…

by Raverstead

Fashion Entertainments, a Japanese start-up, has extended the use of E Ink on a smartwatch. As well as the display, the strap also uses E Ink technology to show multiple different designs. There is …

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Barco Displays at RSNA

by Raverstead

Barco will showcase its new Coronis Uniti display system (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 42) at RSNA 2014 in Chicago (30th November – 4th December). As well as the Uniti, Barco will show the …

LCoS to be Worth $1.5 Billion in Four Years

by Raverstead

A report posted on Marketsandmarkets (http://tinyurl.com/me9o26v) claims that the global LCoS market will be worth $1.5 billion by 2018. LCoS is currently growing at a 30.2% CAGR, and is mostly used in head-mounted and …

Acer Widens Choice in 27″ Gaming Space

by Raverstead

Directly competing with Asus’ PG278Q (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 3), Acer has announced the 27″ XB270HU. It is a gaming monitor that is almost identical to Asus’ model, appearing to use the same …

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Aereo Files for Chapter 11

by Raverstead

US TV streaming company Aereo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. In an open letter to consumers on its website, Aereo …

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LED Backlights Arrive on Full Multisync Medical Range

by Raverstead

With the introduction of the Multisync MD212G3, NEC Display Solutions’ entire series of Multisync medical monitors is now LED-backlit. The 21.3″ model is a widescreen display for diagnostic review applications, with 1,700 cd/m² of …

Shopping Season is Here

by Raverstead

Black Friday took place on the 28th November, but many deals run over the weekend and into the following week. Watching the discounted products is also a great way to see what retailers think …

AMD’s Carrizo Will Arrive Next Year

by Raverstead

AMD’s Carrizo APU (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 9) has been officially announced, aimed at laptops and AIO PCs. It is part of a new APU family due to be released in the first …

Metz Files for Insolvency

by Raverstead

German premium TV company Metz has filed for insolvency. The company said that around 540 jobs will be affected, though production and customer services will continue for the time being. The German court has …

Netflix Sees Changes in the TV Landscape Emerging

by Helen Vince

TV – Netflix, the company that brought video on demand to the masses sees traditional broadcast on a downward spiral. According to articles from The Hollywood Reporter and Digital Trends, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings explained during a speech in Mexico …

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