BenQ has announced the launch of two new widescreen G series LED monitors with the introduction of the new 19-inch, 16:10 ratio, 1440 x 900 WXGA+ resolution G920WL and the 18.5-inch, 16:9 ratio, 1366 x 768 WXGA resolution G922HDL.

Boasting the lowest power consumption in their respective size categories (although the G922HDL is arguably the only 18.5-inch LED effort, so that doesn't mean much) the new monitors are angled as eco, although not quite got-a-plant-pot-built-in eco.

With a dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1, the displays get BenQ's Senseye 3 Human Vision Technology with the claim of "one-touch optimisation" for a range of picture settings.
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The new models have D-Sub and DVI connects and will set you back ?99 for the 19-incher and ?95 for the 18.5-inch model.

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BenQ offers new G series eco LED monitors for under £100 originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:05:48 +0000

eBook readers have quickly become the latest thing that the computer industry is throwing everything it has at, as it's seen as the new saviour product by suffering technology companies.

The latest to join the fray is BenQ which has launched the first of many devices to come in its nReader series of devices. The first model is simply called the K60 and at first it might not look like it has anything out of the ordinary on offer, but dig a little bit deeper and you'll soon realise that BenQ has decided to go down a slightly different route compared to its competitors.

Let's start with a few specifications. The nReader K60 measures 175 x 122 x 11mm and it weighs in at a reasonably light 220 grams. It has a 6-inch touch screen electronic paper display that uses SiPix Microcup technology. The screen has a native resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with 167 dots per inch and it can display 16 grey scales. So far it's pretty much on par with the Amazon Kindle in terms of tech specs, but it lacks the keyboard of the Kindle and is, as such, slightly smaller and lighter.

The nReader K60 features 2GB of built in memory (good for about 4000 books) and it has a microSD card slot that accepts memory cards up to 16GB in size. It also has a micro USB port and a full-size USB 2.0 port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

It supports a wide range of file formats, most notably ePub, PDF, TXT and HTML files as an eBook reader, but it also displays JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG images and it plays back MP3 audio files.

Although the nReader K60 comes with built in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, the secret sauce so to speak is actually the USB port at the top of the device. This allows for USB 3G dongles to be attached for internet access on the move. We're not sure this is a big plus point, but it should allow for a lower initial cost. BenQ was talking about the possibility of even bundling the nReader with a purchase of a 3G dongle or as a free upgrade deal for users that are willing to sign up for an additional contract period extension.

BenQ claims up to 7500 pages per charge, although this doesn't include Wi-Fi or 3G usage. Initially the nReader will launch in Taiwan and China (no pricing revealed just yet) and BenQ is even planning its own eBook store for these markets. However, BenQ is looking for partners in Europe and has already been in talks with some of the larger European telco's to see if they'd be interested.

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BenQ unveils K60 nReader originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:11:01 +0000

BenQ has announced a range of high-definition projectors for use in the home, which it says it's targeting at "tech-savvy home theater enthusiasts and content-conscious home entertainment fans". If you're feeling content-conscious, then you might be interested in the W600, W1000, and W6000.

W6000
Starting at the high-end, the W6000 has a full 1080p display, 50,000:1 contrast ratio and 2500 ANSI Lumens of brightness. It can do a bit of upscaling if you plug in a low-resolution source, like a 480p Wii, for example, and also has Texas Instruments' DynamicBlack and Philips' VIDI lamp technology.

There's also 10-bit processing, and a horizontal and vertical lens shift option and 1.5:1 zoom. BenQ says that it's "intended to be installed", so it has ISF certified configuration and can even pump out 2.35:1 aspect ratio with an optional Panamorph lens. It costs ?2500, and it should be out within weeks.

W1000
Then there's the W1000. This is a full 1080p HD projector that comes equipped with a 6-segment colour wheel, a 3000:1 contrast ratio and 2000 ANSI Lumens of brightness. It has a top-access lamp door, too, and double HDMI inputs. It costs ?1000 and will be available from 1 November.

W600
Lastly, there's the W600, which is the cheapest in the range. It doesn't do full HD - only 720p, but it does have the 6-segment colour wheel, dual HDMI ports, and various colour technologies of the W1000. It can pump out 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness with a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and costs just ?500. It'll also be showing up on 1 November.

Related links:

• News - BenQ V2400 Eco and V2200 Eco LED monitors announced

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BenQ W600, W1000, and W6000 revealed originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 +0100