LG's IPS4 to Launch in Asia Next Month, Europe and US to Follow

Companies like to talk up their products, that's no surprise to anybody. Companies like to say that their product is the best one on the market and that it can do all these wonderful things that the competition cannot. Nowhere is that more prevalent than in the technology industry. With each new version of a product you get more and more companies saying how theirs is the best, hands down. The latest company to do so is LG with its newest computer monitor, the LG IPS4.

According to LG, the IPS4 is said to deliver "Stunning picture quality, lifelike color expression, original color consistency and enhanced viewing comfort." The reality is, however, that most of the things companies say their products do so well actually only do them ok, which is upsetting when a company sets such high expectations for the product. The same goes for the IPS4. LG has promised a lot of awesome things, though having them actually perform like the company says is a different story.

Aside from all those other things I just mentioned, the LG IPS4 is also said to offer In-Plane Switching (hence the name IPS4) as opposed to your standard Twisted Nematic (TN) panels. In addition to that, the IPS4 is also said to have a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees, which would allow multiple people to view the monitor simultaneously without losing picture quality. Smooth Color Change will also eliminate blur generated from rapid motion in action sequences, sports or video games, also eliminating fatigue on your eyes.

A Dual Smart Solution feature, which relies on a simple, one click setup and is capable of running dual monitors, will also be included. This feature will also result in dual taskbar and auto-optimized dual web split screen display. A cable management design is also standard and is designed to eliminate the need for your cables to wrap around each other, creating a mess behind your computer.

Unfortunately, LG has yet to release any kind of pricing on the IPS4 though they have announced a release schedule for when and where you can pick this device up. The monitor will launch next month in Asia, followed by a release in Europe and then coming to the United States last. Once the monitor goes on sale in Asia we should be able to determine the rough cost for both the European and United States markets, so stay tuned for pricing details in the very near future.

Source: Ubergizmo - LG IPS4 monitors offer a more dynamic viewing experience

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Phillips Announces Ergonomic Monitor to Help with Posture

Let's face facts, more and more people are spending more and more time in front of their computers. Sitting there at your desk, staring at that screen, typing or gaming away on your computer for hours on end takes its toll on your body. However, Phillips has created a new computer monitor designed to help you be a little healthier while using your computer.

The company recently announced that they have developed a new 24" computer monitor specifically designed to offer feedback related to ergonomics. The device itself is known as the Ergosensor and is an LCD monitor that uses a built-in CMOS sensor to measure your distance from the screen as well as the angle of your neck. So if you slouch, the software developed by DigitalOptics Corporation will let you know to sit up properly or move to an appropriate distance from the monitor. If that's not enough for you, the software also gives advice on the best times to take a break from whatever you're doing.

If you prefer slouching on your home computer, especially after working all day in a stiff, boring job, then that's fine. The monitor's base allows you to adjust the height, tilt, swivel and rotation angle of the screen. In addition to that, the software can be adjusted to lower the amount of warnings that pop up whenever you change your posture. There is even a unique power-saving feature that all the bosses out there may take a liking to. Whenever you stand up and walk away from your monitor, the integrated CMOS sensor detects the movement and powers down. Then, whenever you return, it powers back on and resumes whatever you were working on.

A 0-watt power supply is also included from Phillips, located on the back of the monitor. This cuts any and all power to the monitor, further reducing power consumption wherever you use it. Officials from Phillips state that all Ergosensor models have been developed out of "a minimum of 65% post-consumer recycled plastics" and that the device itself can be recycled whenever you decide to upgrade. Unfortunately, Phillips has yet to announce an official release date for U.S. availability for the Ergosensor, though the device is currently available in Europe for around $375.

Source: Digital Trends - Phillips creates computer monitor that corrects posture, encourages breaks

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First OLED HDTV from LG to Cost $8,000

People say the prices of HDTVs are going down, but I say nay, nay, mainly for the fact that new details have recently surfaced on LG's upcoming 55" OLED HDTV that the company debuted at CES back in January. The details state that LG will be officially unveiling this monstrous television at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in May with a price tag that is enough to make Michael Bay do a double take.

According to the report, LG will supposedly be pricing the 55" screen, officially labeled as the 55EM9600, at 9 million Korean Won! Wait, what's that you say? You're not Korean and you don't know what a Won is? Well, 9 million Korean Won translates to about $8,000 US or £5,000 UK. Even though that seems utterly ridiculous to us average Joes, lots of tech industry professionals were expecting the set to debut at around $10,000.

This new set from LG will spark the first ever OLED wars, as Samsung is set to launch its very own Super OLED HDTV later on this year. Samsung's set is also a 55" OLED HDTV that is only 0.3" deep, the same depth as LG's 55EM9600. Samsung hasn't officially released a pricing scheme for this TV as of yet, though I would expect it to be very close to LG's pricing range. LG has already stated that it will determine in July whether or not to invest more capital into OLED TV production.

Source: ZDNet - LG's 55-inch OLED HDTV will cost $8,000 when introduced in May

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Google Trying to Control Your TV with Android Voice Commands

According to a patent filed last fall with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Google is creating a voice recognition interface for controlling your TV via your Android device, similar to Apple's Siri voice command interface. Apple describes the patent as a cloud-based system for issuing voice commands to an Android phone. This will then control a set-top box, smart TV, DVR or any other device.

The technology will work similarly to Siri, which is still in beta testing. Voice commands made to your Android device will be taken to the cloud to be interpreted and contextualized. This will essentially allow you to do many things, including looking for a specific program or sporting event by simply speaking into your phone.

The patent also says that users will be able to issue commands from up to a quarter of a mile away so that when they arrive home, their phones will automatically turn their TVs on and tune to the specific program they want to watch. This will also work for music, which could allow many a Casanova to set some mood music before bringing a date home.

Another cool feature outlined by the patent will automatically switch your TV over to a program you have inquired about before, provided that it is currently playing on some channel. You can also schedule a reminder to watch it if it isn't on yet or record it if you won't be home at the scheduled airing.

While this definitely seems cool, Google isn't the only company currently working on adding voice command functionality to televisions. Lenovo also recently announced a voice command TV while Samsung has already debuted a remote control that recognizes voice commands. Samsung takes it a step further, though, by also adding touchscreen functionality to the remote as well. Apple's rumored iTV will also, without a doubt, incorporate the actual Siri voice recognition software, which Google's technology is based off of.

Source: PC World - Patent Reveals Google TV With Siri-Like Voice Recognition

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Acer's New S191HQL Ultra-Thin LED Monitor

Acer has just unveiled its newest product in terms of computer monitors with the brand new Acer S191HQL LED monitor. The S191HQL is an ultra-thin monitor complete with a space-saving design that makes it the ultimate desktop accessory. In addition to that, the S191HQAL guarantees high-definition image quality without breaking the bank.

Due to its ultra-slim design, the Acer S191HQL is able to fit almost anywhere, saving you a ton of space while also giving you an aesthetically pleasing work environment. The monitor itself is an 18.5" LED display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution along with a 12,000,000:1 contrast ratio with 16.7 million colors.

The S191HQL also has a 170° height viewing angle and a 160° vertical viewing angle that was specifically designed for ease of uses and a decrease in eye strain. Acer's Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) feature also helps optimize your contrast, allowing you to have the highest level of clarity and detail and adjusts images frame by frame to enhance picture detail and gradation.

The S191HQL is also energy efficient, consuming less power, thanks to its mercury-free LED backlight technology that minimizes harmful effects to the environment, consumes less power and is more durable than Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps or CCFLs. This results in bigger savings for you, something everybody is looking for nowadays.

No word on pricing or availability as of yet but stay tuned because as soon as those details hit, you will be able to find them here.

Source: mb.com - Amazing Ultra-Thin Acer Monitor

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Canadian Companies May Have Early Apple TV Prototypes

New reports about an Apple HDTV are coming in every day, including this new one that suggests that Apple is currently talking to Rogers Communications Incorporated and Bell Canada Enterprises (both located in Canada) about a possible TV deal. These talks are so serious, in fact, that both Bell and Rogers reportedly have a prototype of Apple's TV in their development labs right now, that is if reports from Canada's biggest national newspaper The Globe and Mail are correct.

Both companies offer wireless, internet, home phone and TV services in Canada and both companies also own a lot of different Canadian television brands. All of these services may also be vital for Apple to get its TV into physical form. According to a statement from an anonymous source to The Globe and Mail, "They're looking for a partner...with wireless and broadband capabilities."

However, the report fails to mention any type of content plans from Apple for its new TV, like whether or not the set would exclusively offer online streaming content or include connections for standard cable or satellite TV. Apple may be looking for a partner with cable providers to make sure that the TV works with broadcast television services from major providers without any problems. But you never know with secretive Apple. The partnership could go farther down the rabbit hole to a place where Apple's hardware is sold exclusively through your cable or internet service provider.

Aside from the two Canadian companies, there haven't been any reports of American cable providers working this closely with an Apple TV. USA Today did report back in January that the company was having some trouble securing content deals for an Apple TV with American content providers. CBS Chief Executive Les Moonves also hinted during an earnings call that CBS had decided against "joining Apple TV."

Apple TV rumors took off after the death of former Apple CEO and Co-Founder Steve Jobs when Walter Isaacson released Steve Jobs' autobiography. In the book, Jobs was quoted saying "I finally cracked it," referring to solving the problem of a user-friendly TV interface. Right after the book was published, the New York Times claimed that Apple was planning a TV that had voice commands ala Siri and could ship as early as 2013. But for now, everything is all rumor.

Source: PC World - Apple's Expected Television Set May Be in TV Makers' Hands

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Sony Selling Share of Joint LCD Panel Company to Samsung

Sony just announced on Monday that it plans on selling its entire stake in a single LCD manufacturing joint venture with Samsung for a measly $934 million. The two companies negotiated and signed a contract that will have Samsung turn the company, known as S-LCD, into a fully-owned subsidiary that will provide panels for Sony TVs, among other technologies. The manufacturing company was established by Sony and Samsung in April of 2004 with Sony owning a little less than 50%.

This acquisition comes at a point when Sony faces extreme losses in its television market and also faces lots of inquiries about whether or not it can revive the business that was once at the company's core. Sony announced back in November that it expected to lose more than $1 billion in the current fiscal year through April, even though it is currently recalculating that number in lieu of the recent sale.

According to a Sony press release, "This deal will allow Sony to acquire LCD panels from Samsung Electronics in a stable way based on market prices, without the responsibility or costs that come with operating a factory."

Like so many other companies, Sony has struggled to find profit in the LCD market, despite the fact that executives have claimed that they will not abandon the product. The newest plan by Sony calls for a shift to focus on profitability as opposed to the number of units sold while also shifting to acquiring panels from other manufacturers.

Sony has also announced that it is focused on a "four-screen strategy". This strategy is said to offer content and interconnect smartphones, tablets, laptops and other portable devices, as well as televisions. The company announced back in October that it would acquire Ericsson's 50% stake in their Sony Ericsson mobile phone partnership, which would allow the company to better integrate smartphones into its overall product lineup.

Source: PC World - Samsung to Buy Sony's Share of LCD Panel Joint Company for $934 Million

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