Archerfish Quattro Video Monitoring System Available On Amazon

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Are you paranoid? I'm not talking "smoked a bowl and now think the police are looking into your apartment with telescopes" paranoid, I'm talking "willing to spend $1,700 on a home surveillance set-up" paranoid. If you are, than the Archerfish Quattro interactive video monitoring and recording system is for you. This home security camera set-up, which won a CES 2009 Design & Engineering Award, is now available on Amazon.com.

The set-up includes two cameras, and the Archerfish Quattro device, which turns your cameras into more than just mindless, staring eyes. The company brags that their system is able to recognize certain events, like intrusions or arrivals, and can warn you via text message or email. I'm not sure how smart these cameras really are, but for $1,699 they'd better be pretty damn bright.

Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:08:44 CST | by Robert Evans

ZyXEL Offers Smart Home Gateway for Health Monitoring

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ZyXEL has introduced a new home gateway that is aimed at monitoring health sensors to keep doctors informed on the status of patients with serious health issues. The new Smart Home Gateway is a rugged device sized to fit in a pocket and featuring a battery powered router. The device can provide connectivity via DLS and 3G/4G wireless Internet connections.

The device has a pair of USB ports that can connect to IEEE11073 USB, Bluetooth, and Zigbee medical sensors and send data in real time. The sensors can be used for things like real time blood sugar monitoring and to send heart rate readings. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung Launches New Line of HDTV monitors

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Samsung has unveiled its new line of HD monitors that include the 933HD+ and the 2333HD LCD monitors. The screens sell for $249.99 and $329.99 respectively. The 933HS is a 19-inch LCD and the 2333HD is a 23-inch unit.

Both screens have the features of TV sets with integrated digital tuners, connectivity for cable and satellite boxes and two HDMI connections depending on the model. Both screens have similar specs including 10000:1 contrast ratio and 16:9 widescreen formats. Response time for both screens is 5ms. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung Lapfit Monitors LD220G And LD190N Now Available In U.S.

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Samsung today announced the release of its Lapfit monitors, LD220G and LD190N, for use as a secondary display for notebook PCs also for the United States.
The Samsung Lapfit LD220G and LD190N have an estimated street price of $249.99 and $149.99 respectively and are supposed to be available now.
Samsung announced the Lapfit monitor line in Korea already in February. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:15:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

UBoard USB Multi-board for Keyboard And Monitor

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Sunnone announces the UBoard, a USB Multi-Board for your Keyboard.
If you have too little desk space a keyboard stand can be the solution. The UBoard has a clean and light look through the use of tempered glass.

Additional benefit are the three integrated USB ports and the "totally must have" Cup & Memo Holder. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2009 03:53:04 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

DoubleSight Unveils Smart USB Monitors

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DoubleSight Displays has announced a new line of USB displays for notebook and desktop users looking to easily add additional screens to their systems. The new line of monitors are compact in size and aimed at the notebook and netbook markets.

The displays need only a single USB connection to the host computer and have built-in support for multiple monitors. The screens can be positioned in landscape and portrait mode. The USB port also powers the monitor as well as connecting the display for video. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

JVC introduces 3D LCD Monitor for Custom Installers

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JVC has introduced a new 3D LCD monitor that is aimed at the professional installer market called the GD-46310. The projector promises a flicker free 3D image thanks to an Xpol polarizing filter that is battery-free and passive. The LCD is 1.5-inches thick and measures 46-inches diagonally.

The screen is compatible with line-by-line and side-by-side 3D video formats. Information for the left and right eye is constantly displayed on the screen so strobbing glasses are not needed. The LCD includes two pairs of battery-free light polarizing glasses. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mimo 7-inch Mini USB Touchscreen Monitor For Multitaskers

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ThinkGeek offers a cool new accessory to pimp your desktop. Make your co-workers look like novice computer users by adding a 7-inch touchscreen next to your big screen monitor.
You can choose between the Mimo 710 USB LCD monitor and the Mimo 740 USB touchscreen LCD monitor.

A single USB connection from your computer gets you an instant high-resolution secondary display. This awesome display is perfect for your IM client, widgets, PC gaming tools, your email, a spreadsheet, your PhotoShop tools, or even video! Not only do these displays enhance productivity, they look great! The single USB connection, combined with a weight of only 1.3 pounds, means the Mimo monitor is ultra portable and cost-effective, as no expensive extra video cards are required. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Sep 2009 09:54:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MIMOMonitors 710-S Foldable Mini-Monitor Unveiled

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MIMOMonitors has announced that it is now shipping its latest fully USB powered mini-monitor for users on the go. The new MIMO 710-slider has a 7-inch slider form factor USB monitor that stores in its own clamshell for safety.

The little screen has a resolution of 800 x 480 and weighs only 1.4 pounds. Overall dimensions of the monitor are 7" x 5 3/8" x 1" and the screen can work in both portrait and landscape modes. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Samsung LED Monitor XL2370 unveiled

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Samsung unveiled a new LED backlit Monitor dubbed XL2370, which is only finger-slim says Samsung.
For some reason the photos sent out with the press-release do not show the Samsung XL2370 completely from the side to see its 'finger-slimness'.
Features of the stylish Samsung XL2370 with Touch of Color (ToC) include dynamic contrast ratio (5M:1), 2ms response time, Starlight Touch Controls and Mega DCR. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Developing Activity Monitor for Skiers/Snowboarders/Bikers

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Since the dawn of time, man has sought to fly through the heavens with the gods themselves. Unfortunately modern science has taught us that it is, as of yet, impossible to give people wings or cost-efficient jetpacks, so man has been forced to go with the next best thing. We strap on a pair of skies or a snowboard and we rocket down mountains in search of “big air”.

Of course skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers have absolutely no way to quantitatively state how much 'air' they got or how difficult a slope they skied. It's all up to the eyes of onlookers (which are unreliable) and subjective opinion. Enter Apple, your friendly neighborhood gadget company with a raging hatred for things that remain unmeasured. AppleInsider's just released an exhaustive report about their favorite company's new patent application for an activity monitor designed for extreme sports fanatics.

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:40:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

JVC's 42'' Monitor Hits Stores

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Back in January we got our first info on JVC's new, massive 42 inch HDTV monitor, the LT-42WX70. Now it's out in stores and, if you can stomach the $2,399.95 price tag, it looks like pretty much the best monitor out on the market.

The Xiview LT-42WX7 is a 120Hz, 1080p, ultra-thin high-def monitor that appears to be aimed at graphic design/digital imaging artists who need a monitor capable of showing off the depth of color and detail that they need for their work. Since the LT-42WX70 has 52 picture-quality adjustment options, users should be able to get things to look exactly the way they want them to. JVC promises you'll be able to edit images source-by-source to the "exact colors and tones" you're looking for.

Posted on Tue, 26 May 2009 11:55:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Ultimate Ears Unveils Custom Monitors on the Cheap

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If you have ever been to a live concert or watched a recorded playback of a live concert, you have probably seen the artist wearing earphones. The earphones that they wear aren't like what you would run out to your local Walmart and buy, they are custom made to fit the artists ears and can cost a ton.

Ultimate Ears has announced a new set of custom ear monitors called the UE 4 Pro that carry an impressively small price tag of $399. The only catch is that if you want to order your own custom ear monitors you have to make an appointment with an audiologist to get molds of your ear canals made. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2009 06:14:41 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Alarm.com Unveils iPhone App for Controlling and monitoring Alarm Systems

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If we needed anymore proof that the iPhone can do anything here it is. Alarm.com has announced a new app for the iPhone that allows it to remotely arm and disarm the security system in a home or building and view real-time surveillance video on the iPhone.

The app connects users to their alarms from anywhere and can view the individual doors, windows and other monitored areas that are unsecured. Real time text messages can be sent to sensors via the iPhone when an event is detected that matters. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 May 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell 24-inch S2409W Monitor Review

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GamePyre published a Dell 24-inch S2409W Monitor Review.
Quote from the review: "Movies, games and even 2-D applications perform and look superbly on this monitor. I did not notice any glitches, flickers or distorted images. But besides the image looking sharp and great I did notice another difference with the S2409W Dell monitor. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Finis AquaPulse Heart Rate Monitor for Swimmers unveiled

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Finis unveiled the AquaPulse Heart Rate Monitor for Swimmers.
The Finis AquaPulse heart rate monitor is a small slender workout accessory built for swimmers looking to maximize their workout through heart rate training.
The gadget is featuring Finis' patented bone-conduction technology and a unique infrared heart rate sensor. Read more

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TRENDnet TV-M7 Wireless IP Monitor Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the TRENDnet TV-M7 Wireless IP Monitor.
Quote from the review: "Trendet’s Internet Camera Monitor kit, which consists of a seven-inch LCD and a wireless IP (Internet Protocol) camera, is a versatile video-surveillance system that doubles as a networkable digital picture frame. Read more

Posted on Sun, 8 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell Launches New 24-inch Green Monitor

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Dell has unveiled its latest large screen PC LCD called the G2410. The monitor is 24-inches and has a resolution of 1920x1080. The typical 24-inch LCD has a higher 1920 x 1200 resolution. The panel is obviously intended for viewing 1080p HD content.

The response time for the panel is 5ms, which will make it appropriate for gaming. The green features of the LCD are PowerNap and Dynamic Dimming to help cut energy usage. Viewing angles for the display are 160 degrees horizontal and 170 degrees vertical. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

LG 27 inch HDTV and LCD Monitor coming

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LG announced that it has started to mass produce a new 27 inch display panel that can be used a PC monitor and full HDTV. The new panel features twice the response time of previous standard LCD displays with 8ms.
The new 27 inch displays offer full HD resolution with true 16:9 aspect ratio and 120Hz technology.
When we actually will be able to buy the new 27 inch displays from LG is kept open. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:46:54 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung Lapfit LD190G and LD220G Monitors

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Samsung thinks it will hurt your eyes if you just take any LCD monitor as secondary display for your laptop. The solution from Samsung is called Lapfit. The Samsung Lapfit LCD displays mimic the look of a Laptop screen.
Samsung currently offers two Lapfit monitors with the 19 inch LD190G and the 22 inch LD220G.
Of course besides the look there is some merit in having a secondary monitor that has the same height when placed next to a notebook screen for ergonomics. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2009 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell S2309W 23 inch Monitor Review

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The Techlounge published a review of the Dell S2309W 23" Widescreen Monitor.
Quote: "Dell's got a couple of new budget offerings coming down the pipe for the holiday season, and they look hot on paper. This one in particular is known properly as the S2309W. Read more

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr