Ipad, new gadget from apple

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ONLY USD 499,- 





10 hours battery life..


Specs :
Size and weight1

Height:
9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
Width:
7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
Depth:
0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
Weight:
1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model;
1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model

Display

9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Capacity3

16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive

Wireless and Cellular 
Wi-Fi model
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
Wi-Fi + 3G model
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900,1800, 1900 MHz)
Data only2
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology



Languages
Language support for English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian
Keyboard support for English (US) English (UK), French (France, Canada), German, Japanese (QWERTY), Dutch, Flemish, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese (Handwriting and Pinyin), Russian
Dictionary support for English (US), English (UK), French, French (Canadian), French (Swiss), German, Japanese, Dutch, Flemish, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin), Russian

Battery and Power4

Built-in 25Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Mail attachment support

Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

TV and Video

Support for 1024 x 768 with Dock Connector to VGA adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Composite A/V Cable, 576i and 480i with Apple Composite A/V Cable
H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

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LG, Nintendo may use pressure sensitive touchscreens this year

One of the next big steps forward for touchscreen technology is creating a solid solution for gauging pressure rather than just touch, and doing so in such a way that it is cheap enough to be commercially viable in the gadgets we use everyday.

Such a pressure sensitive touchscreen may appear in consumer gadgets this year due to a new $1.4 million deal done between UK company Peratech Limited and Japanese display company Nissha.

Peratech has developed technology that allows for a pressure-sensing touchscreen to be created using a very thin and power efficient extra layer added to a touchscreen. It is called Quantum Tunneling Composite (QTC) and consists of two conductors separated by an insulating barrier.

Touch pressure makes the electrons on the two layers jump towards each other while the insulator keeps them separated. The coming together allows for pressure to be measured and sensors at the edge of the screen pick up very slight changes in the bend of the display (2 micrometers). What you end up with is a very accurate pressure sensor from this QTC layer that is just 75 micrometers thick. It also only uses power when pressure is being applied suggesting it will have very little impact on battery drain.

The significance of Nissha licensing QTC technology is due to the companies it supplies. Both LG and Nintendo are customers suggesting pressure-sensing touchscreens could be in both company’s futures. The licensing agreement Nissha has signed allows it to use QTC in screens smaller than 3.5 x 5.5 inches making this purely for mobile devices to begin with.

These new touchscreens may appear sooner than we think too, as Peratech’s CEO Philip Taysom says April this year should see the first device released using his company’s tech.

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Panasonic VIERA G2 and S2 1080p plasma panels go on sale in February

Panasonic has let everybody interested know specifications of the VIERA G2 and S2 1080p plasma HDTVs coming out into mass availability on February 5th. Both, G2 and S2 series, represent steady improvement over current plasma technology sold under G1 series. Panasonic has equipped G2 and S2 with different sorts of panels so they have a bit different image quality and therefore price tags. the smallest and less techy 42" S2 will be available for 2,100 dollars while the biggest and the best 50" G2 will set you 3,530 dollars back.



In the meanwhile, price difference between equally sized G2 and S2 is a lot less considerable and that's weired because technological gap between them is. Let me explain: Panasonic engineers have designed a beautiful PDP Black panel technology for plasma TVs. PDP is lead-free and outputs 5,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio. VIEARA G2 has it, but S2 doesn't. It is unclear whether S2 has PDP at all, but 2,000,000 : 1 contrast is a nuisance next a G2.

Differences between VIEARA ranges doesn't stop here. G2 is also better equipped. It has three HDMI connectors, four D4s, Ethernet, VGA. S2 has VGA only. Available sizes are 42", 46" and G2 only 50". My opinion here is that cheapest G2 will do better than the biggest S2.

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Acer netbook with Chrome OS

Acer's plans for 2010 are no longer a secret. Apart from notebooks and the rest of the stuff we got used to see from Acer, they are working on an e-book reader, a tablet computer, an app store and Chrome OS ready netbooks. We can't wait for all of this lot. Now though we can tie our impatience with some new facts extracted from Jim Wong's recent interview. Most of Acer goodies, as it turns out, will be available in the second half of 2010. More specifically, Chrome OS netbooks will start shipping in early Q3 waiting for the operating system to come out. Acer plans to sell one million of netbooks by the end of the year. This number is calculated from average expected sales percentage form the total amount of Acer computers sales, so it should be pretty close. One million sounds realistic to me as long as they keep prices below Windows 7 Starter enabled netbooks. And this is very probable though we can't say for sure because hardware in use is unknown.

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BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics to appear on the high tech horizon

Today is a lucky day for all BMW admirers as you can look at a brand-new model of BMW. Called BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics, this transparent replica appears to be a turbo diesel / plug-in hybrid. Scheduled to be showcased at the Frankfurt show in a few weeks to come, this splendiferous car is able to catapult from 0 to 62 miles per hour in staggering 4, 8 seconds so be ready for stylish high speed driving.

This mind boggling concept car runs on 1, 5 liter turbo diesel engine while producing as much as 163 horse power. Its marvelous hybrid drive system allows simple plugging into a conventional European 220 V power point with a battery making your driving possible for 2, 5 hours while the total drive system’s output equals to 356 horse power with a torque of 590 lb-ft.

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Watch DVD and video on your new Motorola mobile phone: CLIQ, Droid

This article is about how to convert DVDs and Videos to Motorola Droid, Motorola CLIQ for watching DVD movies and videos like YouTube video, home video etc. on your new Motorola mobile phone: CLIQ, Droid.

First of all, introduce some background of the two new Motorola mobile phone: CLIQ, Droid. For the declining aristocracy MOTOROLA, any small profit has belongs to rare good. So when the company recently posted surprise third-quarter profits, Motorola stuffs are filled with happy. Namely the MOTOROLA finally successfully achieved the quarter profit. MOTOROLA has revealed the company is expected to launch less mobile phone in the fourth quarter of the year, this basically to get rid of some "cannot profit" failure. So, armed with Cliq, Droid and the MotoBlur interface, it just might be a new day for Motorola.

I think both mobile phones are good! With the functions of mobile are more and more powerful. The selection criteria for mobile phones are also different. As for me, I like watching movie and listening to music on phone, so I have a more attention on this aspect. Both these Moto phones are built-in media player. In CLIQ, I'll find album art, playlists, shuffle, repeat, and an airplane mode for in-flight media use. The interface is simple, but easy to navigate and the player supports several file formats, such as: video formats: H.264, H.263, MPEG 4, YouTube, MPEG 4, 3GP and audio formats: AAC, MP3, WAV, MIDI, AMR NB and AAC+. For Droid, there aren't any major enhancements to the player in terms of interface or functionality, which is too bad. You still get support for MP3, AAC, AMR-NB, WAV, MIDI (to name a few), and Windows Media Audio 9 formats and the player includes shuffle, repeat, and playlist creation. You can advance and revisit previous tracks by tapping the forward and back buttons or you can swipe the album covers using the touch screen. They are good Multimedia phone, but only one, they could support all of video or audio formats.



How to Rip DVD and Convert DVD to Motorola Droid, Cliq

you can use some DVD to Motorola Droid converter to rip and convert DVD to Droid, Cliq. Here is a good assistant for your Motorola Droid – Daniusoft Best DVD Ripper which can convert DVD movies to common video for playback on Motorola Droid, Cliq. Now, let's check how to make it.

First, please Free Download Daniusoft Best DVD Ripper, install and run it. And then follow the steps below:

Step1. Click "File" in menu list or "Add" button, you can load DVDs from DVD Rom/Folder(data DVD)/IFO/ISO files respectively.

Step2. You can select MP4 format from the categorized output formats list in "Profile" drop-down list and specify the output directory to save your converted files in "Output" drop-down list.

Step3. The last step will be conversion. Click "Start" button, and all the tasks will be done. During the whole conversion, you can have a clear idea of the conversion process such as converted length and time in the "Converting" window popped up.

That's it. Now, you have already convert DVD to Motorola Droid-friendly format .MP4, and then you can Copy the converted DVD Movies to your Motorola Droid, Cliq for watching on the go.

How to convert video to Motorola Droid, Cliq

Converting video clips to Motorola Droid, Cliq is not difficult, Just google 'video to Motorola Droid converter' and you will find some tool you want. With forethought, i will share an edge tool to convert video to droid - Daniusoft android video converter. It can help you convert various video AVI, WMV, MPEG, VOB, FLV, MKV...even HD video (.MOD/.M2TS/.TP) to droid-friendly format .MP4. Andditionally, it is already optimized for output setting for andorid phone like Motorola Droid, Htc hero/magic/stream/droid eris etc. Easy to use ...

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Smart Robot Greets Visitors

Japan's aging population problem seems to be unique only to that part of the world, although there are some countries that are moving towards that direction. This has spurred the growth of robotic technology and its application in everyday life, with both Shimizu Corp. and Yasukawa Electric opening the "Smart Showroom" that will demonstrate the use of Smart Robots in intelligent buildings. The whole idea is to deploy this robot to roam around, where it will then interact with humans to make their visit more pleasant by answering various questions while providing help onverall. This conceptual robot currently comes with a speech synthesizer, an LCD projector and a maximum travel speed of up to 3.6km/h.


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Samsung HZ-Series point and shoot cameras with 15x optical zoom

Samsung have packed some seriously good stuff with the HZ-Series point and shoot cameras. Along with GPS and geo-tagging these cameras have a fantastic 15x optical zoom, that can take photographers right into the nitty-gritty details of the otherwise, unseen. There are a total of five cameras that are available in three different lines. The first HZ series camera provides with a 12 megapixel sensor, 15x optical zoom, a 24mm wide angle lens, GPS and geo-tagging (in the higher end models under this series) and a 3 inch AMOLED screen. 

The other two lines come with 12/14 megapixel sensors, 720p video recording, 5x optical zoom and image stabilization. These will be available from February onwards while the former will be available in March. No word on any pricing.

Samsung HZ-Series

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DigitalRise X9 multitouch tablet includes Intel Atom, Windows 7; priced at $780

There’s another tablet on the table: the DigitalRise X9 multitouch-screen tablet has made its way into the fold. With its strong specs, it could be a strong competitor - if it weren’t for the hefty price tag.

With tablets becoming the hot ticket item of the year, DigitalRise has implemented quite a bit beneath that 10.2-inch color TFT touchscreen, including:
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
Windows 7
160 GB SATA hard drive
2 GB RAM
3000mAh Li-ion battery
GPS
3G
1.3-megapixel webcam
SD/MS/MMC/MS-Pro card reader

But this won’t come cheap: $780, which seems a bit on the expensive side for a tablet. So if this piques your interest, don’t drop it.

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LG Display's 19-inch E Ink display plays loose with the truth

Well doesn't that look impressive? A big 'ol 19-inch electronic ink display that appears to emulate your father's newspaper. No doubt, this massive Metal-Foil e-paper prototype from LG Display is impressive at this size (just 0.3-mm thin and 250×400mm -- about the same size as a 297×420-mm sheet of A3) and weight (130 grams). Hell, we were already impressed with the flexible 11.5-inch panel from LG Display found in the Skiff Reader. However, like the rigid Skiff Reader, a flexible panel doesn't mean that we'll be seeing a flexible e-reader. In fact, chances are we won't after the manufacturer gets through adding a touchscreen overlay, application processor, and radio chipset. Let's hope for a surprise though, whenever these panels do make it out for mass production... assuming anyone still cares about monochrome E Ink displays by then.

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Logic Wireless reveals Logic Bolt V 1.5 projector phone

Logic Wireless reveals Logic Bolt V 1.5 projector phone

Mobile phones married to a host of other dedicated functionalities appeal one and all. Users who thought LG’s eXpo that sold the projector as an optional attachment was enthusing might want to look at Logic Wireless’ projector phone. Yes, the Logic Bolt V 1.5 that created a stir last CES is up for sale through SkyMall.

A jog down memory lane and users will remember the phone to pack in a 640 x 480 VGA projector resolution along with a display of 34″ – 64″ 1 -2m with focus. Allowing users to watch TV in addition to also playing the radio, the phone boasts of a 2.6” QVGA screen.

Supporting QUAD Band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 network, the phone is equipped with a dual camera that is 3MP on the back side and 1MP on the front side. Compatible to the VGA interface through PC, the phone is enabled for the CVBS external video interface as well.

In addition to this, the distinct phone supports a bevy of media content like MP3, MP4, 3GP/AVI. It also connects effortlessly to the X-Box, Wii, laptop and more.

The phone is reportedly shipping for $500 through SkyMall.

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Shark 2(model: S5550, S5350) and Shark 3(model: S3550)

Shark 2(model: S5550) and Shark 3(model: S3550)

Named after the king of the sea, the new Samsung Shark line trails the Korean company's highly successful Corby release and aims to cement Samsung's domination in the lower midrange cellphone category. 

 So far, three Shark models have already been announced by Samsung. These are Samsung Shark S5350, Samsung Shark 2 S5550 and Samsung Shark 3 S3550:

Shark S5350 

S5350's metallic finish, sleek curves and unique, asymmetric design clearly redefine the look of a typical candy bar unit. Its ergonomic form factor gives the user better grip than the conventional straight-lined models, while its slim (11.9mm) profile ensures it fits the pocket perfectly.

It sports a 2.2" QVGA screen and features Dual-band 3G with 3.6Mbps HSDPA, quad-band GSM and a 3.2MP camera.
 

Shark2 S5550

Shark 2 S5550 excels in both form and function.

Boasting an AMOLED screen, producing true-to-life images at a faster response time while being more energy-efficient, Shark 2 is perfect for sharing and viewing videos and photos with friends. The 5 megapixel auto-focus camera, on the other hand, takes brilliant photos and videos at 30fps for steady playback, complements the screen well.

Other features of Shark 2 include 110MB internal memory, external microSD slot that supports up to 8GB), Bluetooth support and microUSB connectivity.

Like Shark, Shark 2 features Multi-instant messenger and a Social-Networking-Site shortcut menu on its idle screen.
 

Shark3 S3550

Shark 3, which Samsung considers as one of the best slider phones in the market right now, is a study on simplicity and style.

The design subtlety, finesse and originality employed in creating Shark3 introduces a new level of corporate sophistication and hip sleekness for general mobile users. The patterned metallic back cover, on the other hand, gives the phone a premium look from every possible angle.

Shark3 features a 2 megapixel camera, 40MB of built-in memory and a microSD slot that supports up to 8GB. On the UI, like Shark and Shark2, it has Instant Messenger and SNS shortcut menu.

 

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Piaggio MP3-250, MP3-400, and MP3-500

The MP3 500 ie, which shares the same technological platform as the revolutionary original MP3, delivers show-stopping looks, incredible performance and the X factor that makes it stand out from other anonymous maxi scooters. The machine is particularly in its element on twisty roads, where the razor-sharp handling is complemented by a superb three-disc braking system and the double ignition “Master” engine. With a strong personality, aggressive design and cutting-edge technology, the MP3 500ie is ready to ride into uncharted territory, see specs below!

Go out on the Piaggio MP3 500 and enter a completely new dimension: of sensations and safety. The two front wheels combine the ride dynamics typical of a motorcycle with incredible road holding. The parallelogram suspension system, a Piaggio patented innovation, guarantees unrivalled stability, even on wet or loose tarmac, or trailing other vehicles. The Piaggio MP3 500 is also distinguished by exceptional braking performance: thanks to the 3 wheels and 2 powerful 240mm disc brakes with twin piston calipers in front and a 280mm disc in rear, allowing record deceleration (around 8 meters per second) and a stopping distance more than 20% shorter than that of normal two-wheeled scooters (even with ABS).

PIAGGIO MP3 500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 2009 - 2008

PIAGGIO MP3 500
Engine Type	4-stroke 4-valve liquid-cooled Piaggio MASTER i.e.
Displacement	492.7cc
Bore/Stroke	94 x 71mm
Max Power at Shaft	29.4 kW at 7,250 rpm (40 bhp)
Max Torque	42.23 Nm at 5,550 rpm
Distribution	Single overhead camshaft (SOHC) with four valves
Clutch	Centrifugal
Cooling System	Liquid
Ignition	Electronic inductive discharge and integrated variable timing
Gearbox	“Twist and Go” Automatic Transmission (CVT) with dry centrifugal type transmission with damping plugs
Fuel Supply	Electronic injection system
Starter	Electric (freewheel) with torque converter
Max speed	89 mph (143 Km/h)
Lubrication	Wet sump
Chassis	Double cradle trellis made of high strength steel tubes
Front Suspension	Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes, cantilevered suspension. Travel: 85 mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension locking system.
Rear Suspension	Oscillating engine fixed to the frame with a swingarm and two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers with four-position spring preload. Travel: 110 mm
Front Brake	Stainless steel double disk, Ø 240 mm, two-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Stainless steel disk, Ø 280 mm, floating two-piston caliper
Front Wheel Rim	Die-cast aluminum alloy, 12" x 3.00
Rear Wheel Rim	Die-cast aluminum alloy, 14" x 4.50
Front Tires	120/70-12"
Rear Tire	140/70-14"
Length	85 in. (2,160mm)
Width	30.5 in. (775mm)
Seat Height	30.9 in. (785mm)
Wheelbase	61.0 in. (1,550mm)
Fuel / Tank Capacity	Unleaded / 3.2 gals. (12 liters)
Weight	537.9 lbs. (244kg)
Available Colors	Passion Red, Demon Black
Features analog speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge. Plenty of under seat storage and a 1 Year Factory Warranty with Unlimited Mileage and Roadside Assistance. (Three year [total] - factory extended warranty available at additional cost.)

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Silent and eco-friendly concept mower for the future

Husqvarna, the global leader of outdoor power products, has developed a quiet, powerful and environmentally friendly ride-on mower for the future garden. The concept mower, developed by Husqvarna's designers and engineers, is made of recycled materials and gives an indication how the future of mowing might come to look.

-Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ demonstrates our innovation capacity and ambition to develop high performing products with less environmental impact, says Magnus Yngen, President and CEO of Husqvarna.

Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ is a hybrid made up of two ride-on mowers, Rider and Zero-Turn. A battery that can be charged at any electrical outlet has replaced the traditional gas engine. Five powerful electrical motors partnered with a sound absorbing cutting deck, allow the Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ to glide effortlessly and silently across your lawn. The tree individually suspended cutting decks enables this mower to mow smoothly over bumpier parts of your garden, avoiding lawn scalping. The cutting decks each have razor sharp blades for a close cut finish and can be controlled to suit wide or narrow lawns (from 85cm up to 120cm).

All functions and are managed via paddles on the steering wheel. Via an LCD-display gardeners are told everything they need to know to achieve a perfect lawn, from how fast they are driving, cutting height, cutting width, remaining battery time, service needs and warns the user about objects that are too close. With the help of sensors, Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ can recommend the most suitable speed and cutting height for the perfect lawn.

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Chinese Hot Cube C30 DAP M3 Player

Chinese Hot Cube C30 DAP M3 Player – This Chinese Hot Cube C30 DAP M3 Playert comes with 32GB of internal memory, supporting both Flac and APE, memory card expansion slot, TTS Voice reading, eBook Reader and Digital Recording.

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Panasonic launches 4 Blu-ray DVRs

Panasonic Japan has launched 4 new Digital video recorders, the DMR-BW880, DMR-BW780, DMR-BW680 and DMR-BR580 which come with 1TB, 750GB and 500GB capacities. The BW series comes with dual Digital and one analog tuner along with a brand new Panasonic AVC engine which offers superior video and audio quality. Apart from the onboard hard drive the BW series can record on 50GB Blu-Ray discs and SDXC cards. The DVR's are scheduled to hit Japan by February 15.

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New Visio wireless HD line

Vizio have been spoiling us with this news ever since they went public with it. Their wireless devices are the best promise made to us from the entertainment front. First up is the VHT200 2.0 Home Theatre system. The main body is a sound bar. It’s made to complement a 32 inch LCD to perfection. As you scale up the line you reach the VHT212 2.1 System that adds a wireless subwoofer. These are followed by the VSB200 and the VSB201 that add Dolby Digital and a cool new remote control. Finally there are the VHP100 Wireless Home Theatre headphones that come with an iPod dock. These add noise cancellation and a comfortable hearing experience.

The last in the line is the VHB100 Bluetooth Headphones. These are great for communicating with your mobile. They can hook up via Bluetooth 2.0. Totally fascinating devices, aren’t they? Total wire elimination!

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Samsung F2370H and F2380MX professional monitors

Samsung Korea has launched F2370H and F2380MX Syncmaster monitors which boast a high contrast ratio and a wide viewing angle. The 70 Series(model: F2370H) and 80 Series(model: F2380MX) feature a static contrast ratio of 3000:1 with dynamic contrast supporting up to 150,000:1. Additionally, the monitors have a 178-degree viewing angle, allowing the user to see the same crisp and vivid colors from any angle and supports 100 percent web-standard sRGB color reproduction. The F2370H adopts the company's ToC(Touch of Color) design with its slim bezel and stand having a transparent glass-like design. Both the monitors come with a HDMI port and 2 x 3 W speakers. Suggested price is 397,000 KRW ($ 270) for the F2370H and 417,000 KRW ($ 290) for the F2380MX

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