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ViewSonic V3D231 LCD Review | Posted on: 30/12/2011 @ 15:25

Review of the ViewSonic V3D231 3D-Ready 23-inch LCD Monitor. This display is compatible with all of ...

ViewSonic V3D231 3D Display - The Passive Approach | Posted on: 30/12/2011 @ 13:00

Almost all of us have gone to see a movie in 3D at the theaters at this point. Unlike most 3D designs at home, movie theaters use a passive 3D setup with polarized glasses that enable you to watch 3D without needing expensive, battery powered glasses. Though the implementation is slightly different, passive 3D technology has started to come to the home as well, and the ViewSonic V3D231 ...

ViewSonic V3D231 3D-Ready 23-inch LCD Monitor Review | Posted on: 30/12/2011 @ 3:00

It seems like all year we have been hearing about 3D technology, from displays to movies and even games.  3D technology, while cool does not really have that huge wow factor for me.  With that said I am very excited to check out the first 3D display here at ThinkComputers the V3D231 23-inch LCD from ViewSonic.  This display is compatible with all of your 3D devices, has a very fast 2ms ...

Chinese LG Display staff strike over alleged pay racism | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:25

vr-zone.com - Staff at an LG Display factory in China have gone on strike over a dispute relating to alleged racism in the payment of end of year bonuses.

Samsung and others settle LCD price-fixing case for $553 million | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:25

vr-zone.com - Samsung and a number of other LCD display makers have settled a price-fixing case for $553 million.

Major GSM Phone Security Loophole Revealed | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:01

Mobile phones are prone to virus attacks, which may compromise your data. Now, Reuters has reported that the extent of risk is more severe than previously believed. Talking about security attacks, Karsten Nohl, head of Security Research Labs, said, ?We can do it … [visit site to read more] Major GSM Phone Security Loophole Revealed [...]Major GSM Phone Security Loophole Revealed is a post from: ...

Intel Flip-Flops Again: RC6 Disabled For Linux 3.2 | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:00

Ouch, Intel at the last minute has -- once again -- had to disable RC6 power savings support from their open-source Linux graphics driver for Sandy Bridge hardware...

LG showcases 55-inch OLED display | Posted on: 27/12/2011 @ 11:01

vr-zone.com - LG has announced the development of a 55-inch OLED display which claims to be less than 5mm thin, consumes less power and has higher than 100,000:1 contrast ratio compared to the conventional LCD panels.

Samsung is hoping for 2012 to be the year of transparent LCDs | Posted on: 27/12/2011 @ 3:01

vr-zone.com - Ahead of CES Samsung has been busy pimping all sorts of technologies, but it seems like the company is very serious about transparent LCDs and in this case we're looking at large screen applications. We're not sure if the world is ready for this technology as yet and it looks like we've got a while to go until it's anywhere near to become mainstream.

Sony and Samsung part ways on LCD partnership | Posted on: 27/12/2011 @ 1:49

vr-zone.com - The two consumer electronics giants Sony and Samsung has decided to part ways on their joint LCD manufacturing business, S-LCD with Samsung taking the reins. This doesn't come free for Samsung though, as the company is paying a fair amount of cash up front to Sony to take over the LCD manufacturing business on its own.

LG unveil 55-inch OLED panel | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 19:48

The world's largest OLED panel, contrast ration of 100,000:1.

Review: GeChic On-Lap Monitor | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

You might think that extending a workspace with an additional monitor is a feature only available to desktop-bound Macs, or MacBooks tethered to monitors via an awkward cable. The people at GeChic have tried to dispel these assumptions with a convenient portable monitor called the On-lap monitor. Installation was easy, with four sturdy suckers being screwed on to the monitor housing, and then ...

Review: Withings Smart Baby Monitor | Posted on: 24/12/2011 @ 16:12

Did you know you can use your iPhone or iPad as a baby monitor? Neither did we until we came across the Withings Smart Baby Monitor. It connects over Wi-Fi, and via the free app, streams video of your little one from anywhere you can get an internet connection ? even over 3G. The app doesn't just stream video though. It tells you all sorts of other things, such as the humidity, temperature and ...

Targus first with DisplayLink USB 3.0 based notebook dock | Posted on: 24/12/2011 @ 1:49

vr-zone.com - If you're looking to add some more connectivity options to your USB 3.0 equipped notebook, then Targus might have what you've been looking for in the same of its USB 3.0 dual video docking station. The key feature here is that it sports DisplayLink's new USB 3.0 touting chipset which enables support for much higher resolutions than its USB 2.0 offerings

ECS launch Wi-Bridge wireless display adapter | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 21:12

Supports wireless 1080p playback from desktop PCs and Notebooks.

LG to introduce new IPS monitors at upcoming CES 2012 | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 10:48

vr-zone.com - The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 at Las Vegas is about two weeks away, and LG will be there to introduce their new IPS monitors with high resolution, wide viewing angles as well as 3D viewing capabilities. The models include the DM92, DM82 and DM52 series, and the D43 3D monitor.

Dodge Dart returns, based on Fiat compact ? Christian Science Monitor | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 8:36

Globe and MailDodge Dart returns, based on Fiat compactChristian Science MonitorDodge Dart: Chrysler said Tuesday that it will use the Dart name for a new compact car based on Italian technology that it will introduce in the US next year. By Tom Krishe...

First MW3 DLC release date revealed | Posted on: 22/12/2011 @ 3:48

The first Modern Warfare 3 DLC releases on 24th January 2012, Infinity Ward has announced.

Intel?s upcoming Ivy Bridge prices compiled | Posted on: 20/12/2011 @ 0:12

After preliminary roadmaps and roadmap slides, a list of prices for the upcoming Ivy Bridge range of processors has been compiled.

Early testing of Bulldozer patch shows why it was pulled | Posted on: 19/12/2011 @ 15:12

Stagnant performance in most applications. Declining performance in certain games.

AMD Bulldozer hotfix pulled already | Posted on: 19/12/2011 @ 14:00

Microsoft claims the fix was either inadvertent, premature or both.

Samsung S23A750D 3D LCD Display | Posted on: 17/12/2011 @ 23:36

The big push in movies and displays has been 3D the past few years. In movies it’s ranged from well designed and executed (Avatar) to a gimmick to charge $4 more per ticket (many examples), but for gaming, it has far more direct benefits. Virtually every game now is rendered in 3D, and so all of the information is there that is needed to show the game in 3D to the user, unlike the fake ...

Unboxing the ViewSonic V3D231 3D-Ready 23-inch LCD Monitor | Posted on: 17/12/2011 @ 22:24

It has been a while since we have taken a look at a display, so this is going to be our first display unboxing video! Today we are taking a look at a brand new 3D-ready display from ViewSonic. The display is the V3D231 and it features polarized technology, HDMI 1.4 support, full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 2ms response time and much more. Read on to check our our unboxing and overview video!

Heroes mode revealed in latest Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City trailer | Posted on: 17/12/2011 @ 22:24

Capcom has revealed another trailer of its upcoming Resident Evil settlement, this time presenting a new game mode.

BitFenix Spectre Pro Led 120mm si Spectre Pro 140mm Review | Posted on: 15/12/2011 @ 4:00

Omul gospodar face o.c. cu azot vara, iarna cump?r? coolere pe aer iar PCMHZ are la test dou? modele de ventilatoare de la BitFenix mai exact Spectre Pro LED 120mm ?i Spectre Pro 140mm "all black". Cunoscu?i dup? succesul înregistrat în zona carcaselor, BitFenix par s? urmeze aceea?i cale ?i în sectorul ventilatoarelor...

Is Apple Adding a Retina Display to Next MacBooks? | Posted on: 15/12/2011 @ 0:24

Is Apple cooking up a new batch of MacBooks with retina display? According to a Digitmes report, the company is planning to roll out refreshed line of notebooks in the second quarter of 2012 that boast a resolution of 2880-by-1800. However, approach this rumor with skepticism as Digitimes regularly comes out with new Apple rumors [...]

Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors Review | Posted on: 15/12/2011 @ 0:24

Ultimate Ears have quite the reputation in the in-ear industry. Today we will be taking a thorough look at the In-Ear Reference Monitors. The name tells us that Ultimate Ears are excited, we put them to the test and see how they compare to the very best in-ears available today.

SteelSeries Desmo Digital Eyewear Review | Posted on: 14/12/2011 @ 22:36

BenchmarkReviews.com: For those of us in the field of technology eyestrain is a constant threat to our ability to work. Whether it is headaches, dry eyes, or just general discomfort, eyestrain is the bane of tech people everywhere. Further exacerbating the problem, the same people who work on computers all day may enjoy relaxing by playing games on computers also. Here to help combat eyestrain is ...

Acer introduces two new 23? ultra-slim monitors in Japan | Posted on: 13/12/2011 @ 7:36

Two new ultra-slim 23" monitors are introduced in Japan.

Intel Linux Devs Begins Looking At 3D Monitors | Posted on: 10/12/2011 @ 23:36

Patches have begun to surface this week from an Intel developer that begin to work on 3D monitor support under Linux...

BenQ VW2420H Monitor Review | Posted on: 10/12/2011 @ 9:12

Recently I reviewed another monitor from BenQ that was designed as an all-in-one model to handle your computer use, as well as TV or video game usage. While the performance of the display was decent, the combination of everything wasn’t an ideal fit. This new display from BenQ, the VW2420H, has a similar *VA panel and LED backlighting setup as the previous one, but this time it is just a ...

Bulldozer successor ?Piledriver? to launch late 2012, providing no delays? | Posted on: 09/12/2011 @ 16:48

Bulldozer was plagued by delays, taking nearly 6 months longer than schedule to finally launch. But AMD remains positive, it claims the Bulldozer’s successor known as ‘Piledriver’ or ‘enhanced Bulldozer’ will be able to launch in Q3 of 2012. This comes from AMD’s partners who have been specifically told by AMD that Q3 of 2012 will hold the release date. ...

Ivy Bridge mobile CPU lineup detailed | Posted on: 07/12/2011 @ 21:00

The launch of Ivy Bridge is still a quarter of a year away but thanks to some recent information we have been able to compile a mobile Ivy Bridge line up. The release plan is for 3 quad core Ivy Bridge mobile processors to be launched in April followed by the 3 mainstream dual core processors and 2 Ultra low voltage processors in May. The top of the range Core i7-3920XM Extreme Edition will be a ...

Acer launches 27 inch 3D LED monitor | Posted on: 05/12/2011 @ 19:48

Acer, today introduced the Acer HR274H, a 27-inch 3D monitor featuring new advances in 3D technology. Featuring Acer’s innovative chip-based solution, the new monitor can convert any 2D content to 3D, allowing anyone to watch their favorite movies, videos, photos and games in 3D. With crystal clear 1920 x 1080 resolution, it is the ideal monitor for advanced 1080p full HD gaming on a PC, ...

Sapphire offering an easy way to make a dual monitor setup | Posted on: 03/12/2011 @ 23:00

Recently the world leading manufacturer of PC component known as Sapphire has presented a new addition to their expanding product line, the Vid-2X. The Vid-2X is a stand-alone unit that gives anybody with a computer, whether desktop or laptop, to extend their work space onto two Full HD monitors. This new product is the only truly plug-and-play monitor expansion device. Offering three different ...

Arctic Land Rider 403 Remote Controlled Leopard Tank @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 03/12/2011 @ 20:36

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-arctic-land-rider-403-remote-controlled-leopard-tank/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-arctic-land-rider-403-remote-controlled-leopard-tank/) Quote: " Up for review today I’ve got something a bit out of the ordinary, but it’s still tech related I think and it’s certainly not what I might consider a toy, but you might. Arctic ...

Back to Karkand Release Dates revealed | Posted on: 02/12/2011 @ 23:36

  DICE and EA have confirmed the arrival date for the ?Back to Karkand? expansion pack that was part of the Limited Edition version of Battlefield 3. Per EA?s deal with Sony, the PlayStation 3 will be getting it first on December 6th , while Xbox 360 and PC players will have to wait till December 13th. If you didn?t happen to latch onto one of those ?Limited Edition? versions of Battlefield 3, ...

LG expands 3D monitor line up, No glasses required | Posted on: 02/12/2011 @ 15:36

LG Electronics (LG) extends its glasses-free 3D monitor lineup with the 25-inch DX2500, which incorporates glasses-free parallax barrier 3D and head-tracking technologies. With the DX2500, LG becomes the first in the industry to receive TÜV Rheinland certification for a glasses-free 3D monitor. “LG is taking glasses-free 3D monitors mainstream with the DX2500,” said Si-hwan Park, ...

Apple iPhone Battery Case Recalled Over Fire Risk | Posted on: 01/12/2011 @ 2:12

Best Buy said Wednesday that the company has recalled a Rocketfish battery case for older Apple iPhone models, as the battery inside may overheat, posing a fire risk. Best Buy recalled the Rocketfish Model RF-KL12 battery case for the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission. The [...]