Computer Reviews

Sharp have added to their list of great goodies a 3 way directional LCD monitor. Simply put, you can see three different images from 3 different angles.

From straight-on, to the left an to the right you can have 3 different images displayed, allowing the driver to see a map, the passenger to see pictures of their destination and the person in the back to watch a movie.

It does seem like you will need quite a video card to pump out 3 different images at the same time, unless there is some more elegent solution to getting the 3 images.

Sharp already have a dual directional monitor on the market.

Press release at the Sharp website

Touchscreen monitors can add that something extra to a computer that has everything. Although the most common uses are not in the desktop computing market, they are still useful at times.

A new product from Japanese company Logitec (not Logitech) promises to offer this functionality to any desktop. The device itself just attaches to the monitor, is plugged in via USB and then you’re ready to go. It uses two straps that wrap around the monitor, in order to hold itself in place.
There is no report on it’s pricing, according to the report on usbeverything, but that should be settled by the time it comes to market.

The device does not need external power and takes what it needs from the USB power supply. The touchscreen comes with a pointing device to be used on the screen, but works with just your finger, although not as accurately.
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XYZ computing takes a look at the Samsung 940BF. With very little exciting happening in the world of monitors, this promises to be a fairly average computer monitor.

It’s a plain design, with a slim outer edge so that putting two monitors together will still look alright. There are no little speakers as there is no space left for them. But good riddance to little gimmicks, in my opinion.

It’s designed with office use in mind and is simplistic. Its ordinary coloring gives it a look that can blend with a clean desktop and match the other parts of the computer.

The performance is fine with a few nitpicks about how well it handles gray colors and some color issues towards the edge of the screen. But overall, its a good monitor, and it despite its run of the mill looks should be okay for those not looking for too much.

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