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Apple iPad Unveiled! | Posted on: 27/01/2010 @ 20:00

Today at the Apple press event, Steve Jobs took the stage to present the new Apple iPad, which is the highly-anticipated tablet computing device. Jobs said it is a direct response to the growing market of netbooks. The specifications of the new Apple iPad are as follows: 0.5″ thin Weighs 1.5 pounds 9.7″ IPS display 1GHz Apple A4 processor 16, 32, [...]

Running Nine USB-Based Displays On Linux | Posted on: 27/01/2010 @ 2:00

Last May we were briefed that DisplayLink would provide open-source driver support on Linux. DisplayLink is a company that makes graphics processors capable of powering high resolution displays that work over a USB connection...

GIMP 2.8 Scheduled For Release Post-Christmas | Posted on: 24/01/2010 @ 14:50

For those interested in the next major update to the GIMP graphics editing application (GIMP 2.8), it now has a tentative release date. GIMP's Martin Nordholts has announced on his blog that GIMP 2.8 is scheduled for release on the 27th of December of this year...

Dell SP2309W Monitor Review | Posted on: 23/01/2010 @ 12:40

Fancy a 23in widescreen TFT with a resolution higher than 1,920 x 1,280? For less than £190? Then you've come to the right place. Join us for a review of Dell's brilliant budget SP2309w TFT.

Review: Albatron OTM 21.5" Touchscreen monitor | Posted on: 20/01/2010 @ 11:20

When Microsoft was first touting Windows 7, much was made about the operating system's touchscreen capabilities. The problem remains that few of us have, or have any interest in, touchscreen displays. Most of this current malaise comes from the fact that a decent size touchscreen monitor generally costs a small fortune. Stepping in with optical technology to avoid the need for pricey reactive ...

Review: Albatron OTM 21.5" Touchscreen monitor | Posted on: 20/01/2010 @ 10:31

When Microsoft was first touting Windows 7, much was made about the operating system's touchscreen capabilities. The problem remains that few of us have, or have any interest in, touchscreen displays. Most of this current malaise comes from the fact that a decent size touchscreen monitor generally costs a small fortune. Stepping in with optical technology to avoid the need for pricey reactive ...

Intel Launches New Display Technology | Posted on: 19/01/2010 @ 8:10

Watching downloaded and streamed HD content on your 40” HD plasma TV will soon become, if not simpler, then at least tidier thanks to Intel’s new technology, WiDi, showcased at the CES 2010. WiDi, short for Wireless Display, enables video to be … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then [...]Intel Launches New Display ...

Samsung 46B6000 46inch LED TV | Posted on: 14/01/2010 @ 16:41

Samsung introduced their lineup of LED TVs and while the Series 6 is only the entry model it is still one of the thinnest, clearest and most elegant televisions available. While it is only LED backlit, the 46B6000 manages to use the lowest amount of power I've ever seen while still providing a stunning image.

Samsung 46B6000 46inch LED TV | Posted on: 14/01/2010 @ 3:40

Samsung introduced their lineup of LED TVs and while the Series 6 is only the entry model it is still one of the thinnest, clearest and most elegant televisions available. While it is only LED backlit, the 46B6000 manages to use the lowest amount of power I've ever seen while still providing a stunning image.

Samsung UN46B6000 46″ LED TV | Posted on: 14/01/2010 @ 3:30

Samsung introduced their lineup of LED TVs and while the Series 6 is only the entry model it is still one of the thinnest, clearest and most elegant televisions available. While it is only LED backlit, the 46B6000 manages to use the lowest amount of power I've ever seen while still providing a stunning image.

Pulled: DRI 2.2 Protocol Requests, Swap Events | Posted on: 13/01/2010 @ 19:10

While X Server 1.8 left its primary development cycle and entered a period of bug-fixing at the end of last month, per its release schedule with planned readiness by the end of March, some late work does continue to get pulled into this next major X.Org Server release. On Monday, Intel's Jesse Barnes put in a pull request for one of his trees that adds in support for the DRI 2.2 protocol requests ...

AMD and Samsung Demonstrate Multi-Display with Eyefinity | Posted on: 10/01/2010 @ 11:40

AMD and Samsung Demonstrate Seamless Multi-Display Experience with ATI Eyefinity Technology – ATI Eyefinity Validation program and new thin-bezel displays from Samsung enable super high resolution panoramic computing – Las Vegas, Nev. (2010 International CES) — Jan. 7, 2010 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Samsung today showcased new thin-bezel displays that enable the most ...

AMD and Samsung Demonstrate Seamless Multi-Display Experience with ATI Eyefinity Technology | Posted on: 10/01/2010 @ 10:50

AMD and Samsung Demonstrate Seamless Multi-Display Experience with ATI Eyefinity Technology – ATI Eyefinity Validation program and new thin-bezel displays from Samsung enable super high resolution panoramic computing – Las Vegas, Nev. (2010 International CES) — Jan. 7, 2010 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Samsung today showcased new thin-bezel displays that enable the most ...

Review: BenQ V2400 24" Eco Series LCD Monitor | Posted on: 09/01/2010 @ 11:00

The V2400 Eco Series is a new LED-backlit display from BenQ and features a white finish that would be an excellent match for a Mac mini if it were a little more shiny. With its off-centre stand and built-in stationery holder, it's great to see a monitor designed with a little individualism. The V2400 Eco can be wall-mounted using VESA standard brackets and tilted back 5º and forward up to ...

ATI X.Org Driver Gains Embedded DisplayPort | Posted on: 07/01/2010 @ 20:00

AMD's Alex Deucher has just committed initial support for Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) connectors/monitors to the xf86-video-ati DDX display driver. Traditional DisplayPort monitors are already supported by this open-source ATI driver, but now Embedded DisplayPort connectors should begin to work as well...

ASUS Enhances Living Room Entertainment with Wi-Fi-enabled HD Media Player | Posted on: 07/01/2010 @ 3:10

ASUS Enhances Living Room Entertainment with Wi-Fi-enabled HD Media Player ASUS O!Play Air HDP-R3 Features Robust Wireless Media Streaming For a Lively Entertainment Experience ASUS today unveiled the O!Play Air HDP-R3 HD media player that enables users to access all their digital content from various sources wirelessly—for the most convenient multimedia entertainment experience. The ...

Pretty as a Picture – ASUS Introduce MS Series LCD Monitors | Posted on: 07/01/2010 @ 0:30

Pretty as a Picture ASUS introduces the classy and graceful Designo MS Series LCD Monitors ASUS have unveiled the brand new ultra-slim Designo MS Series LCD monitors (MS246/236/227/226/202) a perfect combination of exceptional style and great picture quality. Graceful design combines with leading quality components and ASUS Splendidâ„¢ Video Intelligence Technology to deliver crisp fast ...

CES 2010 Coverage: Introduction, ASUS & CES Unveiled @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 06/01/2010 @ 11:50

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is a gathering of thousands of industry partners, press and manufacturers to facilitate and give media the chance to see developing technology and products while getting manufacturers the press and media attention needed for future growth. Through several different press functions, conferences, keynotes and show floor displays, the stage is set for information to ...

Update: Apple Tablet to be Called iSlate? | Posted on: 04/01/2010 @ 15:40

After some great New Years partying over the weekend, you would think that everyone would be taking a well deserved break after enjoying all the festive frolics. However, in the tech world unfortunately there is no rest for the tech teams for the new Apple … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you [...]Update: Apple Tablet to be Called iSlate? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

One Month Of Monitoring The Linux Kernel Performance | Posted on: 02/01/2010 @ 12:40

For those that may have forgot, at the start of December we launched the Phoronix Kernel Test Farm to begin benchmarking the Linux kernel on a daily basis using the automated tools that we provide via the Phoronix Test Suite and Phoromatic. Towards the middle of December we then unveiled the Phoromatic Tracker, which exposes these test results in real-time to the public. Well, it's now been a ...

ViewSonic FuHzion VX2265wm 3D TFT Review | Posted on: 02/01/2010 @ 12:30

ViewSonic has launched the second Nvidia 3D Vision screen, capable of a 120Hz refresh rate to let you game in 3D. That is, stereoscopic 3D like what you get in the cinema - we've been 3D gaming since Wolfenstein 3D (or 3D Monser Maze, if you're pedantic). Read on to see whether the 3D revolution starts now!