USB-powered Display
First unveiled at CES this year, AOC has
extended their line of USB-powered monitors to 22 inches with the AOC e2251Fwu
monitor. It boasts a LED backlit display and receives both power and signal
through a USB connection. Hooking up multiple displays with the e2251Fwu is a
plug-and-play affair, and your limit is basically dependant on how many USB
ports you have on your computer. The monitor also boasts support for full HD
(1920x1080) resolutions and has a refresh rate of 5ms, and 20,000,000:1 dynamic
contrast ratio. It also has a USB 2.0 that can be used for daisy-chaining other
e2251Fwu monitors, or to hook up a USB drive to the computer. Not only that,
the monitor can also double as a presentation screen or a photo frame.
AOC e2251Fwu
Price: TBA
Power Budget
If the recent launch of AMD's new graphics
cards, the HD7970 and the HD7950 are a bit out of your league, fret not:
GIGABYTE has recently launched the new HD7700 series cards which are marketed
towards those who are looking for an upgrade, but at a budget. The new HD7770
and HD7750 cards are both dual slot and single slot GPUs, which 26nm processors
based on AMD's Cap Verde chipsets, ensuring that the GPU performs well, uses
less power and stays cool at the same time. A big plus the GIGABYTE HD7770 has
above the other OEMs is that the card is overclocked to 1100MHz from its stock
value. Both cards are also equipped with a 10cm fan to provide gamers and
overclockers with a reliable and stable environment. Not only is the fan large,
it's also silent as it runs from 27.1dbA to 28dbA at full load.
GIGABYTE AMD Radeon HD7700 (GV-R7770C-1GD)
Price: TBA
OM-D!
Olympus has been one of the few companies
that has innovated the camera industry in ways that few know how. Not resting
on their laurels after successful runs with their PEN-series cameras, the
company has again revolutionised the industry with the new OM-D EM-5 mirrorless
micro four-thirds camera. Featuring an EVF (electronic viewfinder) with a 1.44
million dot LCD and 1.15x maximum magnification, the new OM-D also features a
new EVF system that allows users to easily access features such as white
balance, ISO settings, exposure and aspect ratio all through the viewfinder.
Users can also select from a wide array of M-Zuiko lenses for sharp, clear
captures with the 16MP Live MOS image sensor coupled with Olympus' widely
touted Fast AF system, which is widely regarded as the fastest AF system in the
world.
Olympus OM-D EM-5 Micro Four Thirds Camera
Price: TBA
From USB to HDMI
Sunix VGA2788 Super-Speed USB 3.0 graphics
adapter provides a unique solution to add extra displays to a computer without
using traditional graphics card. Users can instantly mirror or extend a desktop
onto a computer with just the device, creating another display via the standard
HDMI connection. Display options such as CRT and LCD monitors and projectors
and plasma displays can also be hooked up to the computer with the VGA2278
graphics adapter. It is compliant with HDMI 1.2, users can use up to four
adapters to connect four displays to the computer as well.
HP Envy Spectre 14
Price: $1,600
Ultrabooks are generally defined as
ultraportable notebooks powered by Intel's Second Generation Core i-series
processors, typically ranging from 11-inch to 14-inches in display size. Well,
you can now throw that definition out of the window as HP has redefined the
term with their show-stopping HP ENVY 14 Spectre Ultrabook. What makes it so
radically different from other Ultrabooks is how premium the Spectre looks.
Clad in scratch-resistant glass both inside and out, it also incorporates HP's
much lauded Radiance display for the best resolution and richest colour for
better brightness and wider viewing angles. It also has a NFC tech called HP Touch
that allows sharing of data between the notebook and select NFC-enabled
smartphones and notebooks.
One Sound To Rule Them All
Focal is a brand that audiophiles should be
somewhat familiar with. Typically known for their line of premium speakers and
home theater system options, the French audio systems maker is now attempting
to make its mark in the headphones segment with the launch of the Focal Spirit
One headphones. Using their expertise in creating audio products, Focal has
combined both performance and comfort in the Spirit One headphones. The earpads
are designed as such that while the ears are covered, the lobes won't be heated
up by the pads. The nylon cable sleeve also acts as an anti tangle mechanism so
that you don't waste time untangling the cables when you take it out of your
bag. Speaking of which, as the Spirit One is also a pair of portable
headphones, it is also foldable, which makes storing them a much simpler
affair.
Focal Spirit One
Price: $425
Smart Display
PC monitors are often depicted as
rectangular display units that serve little purpose other than to output
visuals from the CPU. Despite having to look at it all day, very little has
been done in the way of aesthetics for the monitors, until today that is. If
you're looking for a bit of style to go with substance. Philips new MODA
Lightframe monitor might just be the display you're looking for. The monitor is
LED backlit, with brightness levels of up to 300 nits and dynamic contrast of
20,000,000:1. The MODA Lightframe monitor's design include a two-tone glossy
finish and an aluminium die-cast base to ensure that the monitor has a sturdy
stand to support the lithe display unit.
Philips E248C3 MODA Lightframe Monitor
Price: $699
