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Access Essential Gaming Functions on Asus’ G751

by Super User

Asus’ new gaming laptop, the 17.3″ ROG G751, is part of the Republic of Gamers line. Programmable macro and quick-launch (for Steam, games and other commonly-used features) keys on the (backlit) keyboard help gamers …

Tags:Asus| Game Playing| Mobile Display Monitor| Notebooks| Vol 21 - Issue 40| Volume 21

Mitsubishi Stays in Play With Cubes

by Super User

Last year, we met with Mitsubishi at Gitex just after the company had announced its major display division re-structuring. This year, the company had the same size booth again highlighting its continued presence in …

Tags:Gitex 2014| Large Display Monitor| Mitsubishi| Video Walls| Vol 21 - Issue 41| Volume 21

Mitsubishi Begins New Cube Rollout at Infocomm

by Super User

A new slimline DLP projector cube has been unveiled by Mitsubishi Electric at Infocomm MEA. The VS-60HS12, like the newest 70 Series cubes, uses an LED light source with an average 50,000-hour lifetime. The …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mitsubishi| Projection Cubes| Video Walls| Vol 21 - Issue 41| Volume 21

TCO Phases Out Old Criteria

by Super User

As TCO Development updates its TCO Certified criteria, older versions are phased out. Several documents will be retired in 2014: * TCO ’03 Displays FPD (1st December) * TCO ’06 Media Displays (30th November) …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| TCO Development| Vol 21 - Issue 41| Volume 21

Osram Takes on Nanoco QDs for LEDs

by Super User

Nanoco has signed a 12-month agreement with Osram, to supply quantum dots (QDs) for LED lighting. LED lights are generally less ‘warm’ than incandescent bulbs, but are very long-lasting. QDs are a way to …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Lighting| Mobile Display Monitor| Nanoco| Quantum Dots| Vol 21 - Issue 41| Volume 21

960 x 540 is New Nokia Resolution

by Super User

A dual-SIM Windows Phone smartphone from Nokia has passed through the USA’s FCC. The ‘RM-1090’ (or possibly RM-1091) is roughly the size of the Lumia 830, with a 5″ display and 960 x 540 …

Tags:Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Nokia| Smartphones| Vol 21 - Issue 41| Volume 21

Power Up With BenQ at ESWC

by Super User

For the third year running, BenQ has been taken on as the exclusive supplier and offical partner of the Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC) finals. The finals run between 29th October and 2nd November …

Tags:Back Panel| BenQ| Desktop Monitors| Large Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 42| Volume 21

Astral Takes on First UltraHD Rollout in Canada

by Super User

Astral Out-of-Home is to deploy 40 new digital bus shelters in Toronto, Canada, starting in early November. Each will feature an 84″ UltraHD LCD display, with content managed remotely by Astral. The screens, produced …

Tags:Digital Signage| Large Display Monitor| North America| UltraHD| Vol 21 - Issue 42| Volume 21

OSCE Reports on Armenia’s Digital Switch

by Super User

The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has issued a report on digital switchover in Armenia. According to the report, the technical components of the switchover are the most advanced, but many …

Tags:DTV| Europe| Large Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 42| Volume 21

PSCo Expands LED Team

by Super User

AV distributor and rental specialist PSCo has announced the expansion of its specialist LED team with the appointment of Mike Bone. Bone joins from LED screen provider Mediatec Solutions UK where he was managing …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LED| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Vol 21 - Issue 42| Volume 21

TPK Denies Hon Hai Interest

by Super User

TPK Holding has dismissed rumours that Hon Hai Precision is investing in the business and also denied reports that there had been changes made to its management. Reports had suggested that Hon Hai was …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| TPK| Vol 21 - Issue 42| Volume 21

Tech Data Expands Panasonic Offering

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Tech Data in the UK is aiming to increase awareness of Panasonic’s Toughbook line of rugged handheld devices and is targeting the public sector, particularly the emergency services. The company has recently expanded its …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Panasonic| Rugged Displays| TechData| Vol 21 - Issue 42| Volume 21