Review: Google TV Streamer
FlatpanelsHD’s in-depth review of the Chromecast successor
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Oct
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Oct
Dell U3225QE receives NRRA certification and TÜV Rheinland 5-star Eye Comfort rating
A month ago, we reported that the Dell U2725QE has received NRRA certification. A couple of days ago its bigger sibling – the Dell U3225QE also received certification from the National Radio Research Agency in South Korea. This means both models should be officially unveiled by the end of the year. Moreover, they both have received the TÜV Rheinland 5-star Eye Comfort rating conforming to the…
14
Oct
ViewSonic VX2576-HD-PRO-5 with a 24.1″ FHD TN display and a 550Hz refresh rate goes official
ViewSonic VX2576-HD-PRO-5 is a brand-new gaming monitor by ViewSonic for the Chinese market. It boasts a Fast TN display panel with an FHD resolution and a 24.1-inch diagonal size. A 0.8 ms GTG response time and a 0.2 ms MPRT are specified. The native refresh rate of this model is 540 Hz and can be overclocked to 550 Hz. All these specifications lead us to think the ViewSonic VX2576-HD-PRO-5 uses…
14
Oct
ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-6 boasts a 27″ QHD IGZO IPS display with a 300 Hz refresh rate
ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-6 is yet another high refresh rate gaming monitor for the Chinese market. This time the model features a 27-inch IGZO IPS display with a QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 px) and a refresh rate of up to 300 Hz. The display panel supports 8-bit+FRC color bit depth and covers 100% of the sRGB and 98% of the DCI-P3 color space. The GTG response time is specified as 1 ms. The…
14
Oct
ViewSonic VX27G10 is here with a 27″ Fast IPS display and a 240Hz refresh rate
The trio of new ViewSonic gaming monitors from today is completed by the ViewSonic VX27G10. Its Fast IPS display has a 27-inch diagonal size and an FHD resolution. The model supports an overclocked refresh rate of up to 240Hz. The native one measures 200 Hz and most probably the model uses the HKC SN270CS03-1 display panel. It has a native 8-bit color bit depth with 104% sRGB and 72% NTSC color…
14
Oct
ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-10 with a 300Hz QHD IGZO IPS display goes official
ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-10 is the latest high-refresg-rate 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor by ViewSonic. It delivers a refresh rate of up to 300 Hz supported via the single DisplayPort 1.4 input. The two HDMI 2.1 ports support up to 144 Hz. A headphone jack is also on board. The monitor supports an 8-bit+FRC color bit depth and covers 100% of the sRGB and 98% of the DCI-P3 color space. A 1 ms GTG…
14
Oct
SBI fumes over PSMC withdrawal, but semicon insiders question how they didn’t see it coming
A recent breakdown of a semiconductor joint venture between Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Japan’s SBI Holdings has led to differing statements between the parties involved. However, industry insiders had long anticipated this outcome. While the Japanese side accuses the Taiwanese company of breaking promises, supply chain sources suggest that Japan may need to shoulder half the responsibility.
14
Oct
Coretronic expects lower October shipments due to fewer workdays despite 3Q24 growth
Coretronic announced an unaudited monthly consolidated revenue of NT$3.435 billion (approx. US$106 million) for September 2024, marking a 5% decrease from NT$3.627 billion in August and a 3% decline from NT$3.553 billion in the same period last year. However, the company’s unaudited consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2024 reached NT$10.694 billion, representing a 7% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 3% rise year-over-year. Consolidated revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 totaled NT$29.782 billion, a slight 1% increase from NT$29.604 billion in the same period last year.
14
Oct
Hycon merger with SiS to boost revenue and gross margin in 2025
Microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturer Hycon Technology will officially merge with IC design house Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) on January 1, 2025. With the support of wafer foundry United Microelectronics (UMC), Hycon expects to see operations and gross margin grow in 2025.
14
Oct
Habana concludes interim AI battle as Intel’s Falcon Shores takes center stage
Despite challenges on multiple fronts, Intel remains committed to investing in the AI race. As part of its “next phase transformation,” the company’s upcoming Falcon Shores GPU is set to survive stringent cost reduction measures.