Sharp's 32-Inch 4K Igzo Monitor Might Be What Makes All the 4K Hype into a Real Thing

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5975022/sharps-32+inch-4k-igzo-monitor-might-be-what-makes-all-the-4k-hype-into-a-real-thing

Sharp is showing off its Igzo 4K monitor at CES, but so what—everyone's showing off a 4K something or other. Except Sharp's actually getting ready to sell these things.

We've told you about Igzo tech before, and its myriad benefits to phones and tablets due to its thinness and power efficiency. But the Igzo tech is also what lets Sharp mass produce these things, instead of just showing one-off prototypes at tech shows.

So how's it look? So good. Very really extremely good. The viewing angle is absurdly good, the clarity is nuts, and the resolution makes even very small type readable. You can't really go into too much depth with an eyes-on from a show floor, but suffice to say this is what you want your super expensive beauty queen of a monitor to look like. And it's pretty damn exciting that we (or at least the disgustingly wealthy among us) will be able to buy these things. Now all we need is some content.

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This Is the Most Badass PC Case

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5974911/this-is-the-most-badass-pc-case

Need to protect your PC from earthquakes and catastrophic clumsiness? Not opposed to ridiculous design? In-Win's D-Frame PC case might be up your alley. This little monster is so ugly it wraps back around to awesome.

The case's pipe-y frame is made from aluminum and the plate that protects the components isn't plastic, but actual glass. It comes in two equally garish colors—orange and red—and the flashy, skeletal sucker is going to cost you a bit. A D-Frame will run you $399, and they're only putting out 500 of them, so if you want one, you'll have to act fast. Or you can just opt for something a little less over-the-top. That'd probably be cheaper anyway.

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Achros Titanium Hands-On: For $119 This Tablet Gets the Job Done

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5974953/achros-titanium-hands+on-for-119-this-tablet-gets-the-job-done

You may remember the rumors of a $99 Nexus 7 that were popping up a few months back. That never came to pass, but it looks like Archos is trying its hands at that pricepoint now with the new line of Titanium tablets, including a $119 7-incher. And it feels...OK.

Archos has rolled out a metric shit-ton of different varieties of tablets in the line, including the 7-inch ARCHOS 70 ($119), the 8-inch 80 ($169), the 10.1-inch 101 ($200) and the 9.7-inch 97 ($250). All of the tablets share basically the same core specs: dual-core 1.6GHz CPUs with quad-core GPUs, 8GB of storage (upgradable to 64GB by microUSB), lackluster 2MP front-facing cameras, and they all run Jellybean 4.1. The Archos 9.7 boasts a 2048 x 1536 display, but the rest aren't so lucky.

As for how they feel, well, they feel like they cost. The beauty of the Nexus 7 was its low-price point and smooth experience, and in that respect, the Achros 70 is no $99 Nexus 7. While the performance seems serviceable, there's definitely a certain jankiness to the scrolling, even on the home-screen. It's workable, but clearly sub-optimal. The tablets themselves feel well-made, but there are little points of cheapness that stick out. The buttons, for instance, were somewhat loose and plasticy and just felt crappy.

It's hard to make a real judgement with just a few minutes of hands-on time, but I'm not going to let that stop me. It seems like the Archos 70 (and its kin) are pretty damn good considering their low price-point, but you'd get so so so so much more bang for you buck if you pony up the extra 80 for a Nexus 7. But if you can't spare the extra scratch, the Archos Titanium line looks like a promising budget offering. But it's just that: budget.

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Geonaute's 360 degree sports camera catches all the action, even our hands on

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/10/geonautes-360-degree-sports-camera/

Sport and action cameras are big business, and even though there are a couple of main players, it doesn't stop other's trying to get a bite of the apple. Geonaute, however, have come at the situation from a different angle. Heck, they're coming at it from every angle, with its 360-degree offering. Equipped with three 8-megapixel wide-angle lenses the camera captures an almost spherical field of view. This might initially sound like a strange idea... after all, who wants all of that in one video, won't it all be warped beyond recognition? The short answer is no, in fact it's much better than you would ever have thought, and we'll explain why shortly. Going back to the camera itself, it looks a little like the innards of those security cameras you find in government buildings etc that peer at you ominously. However, in this case, the three lenses have color detail around them which makes them look anything but sinister, and the circular base section might look a little large, but in fact it's light in the hand -- and actually helps it sit quite comfortably atop a helmet.

In 360 video mode the advertised resolution is up to 2,048 x 1,024. In photo mode you'll get single shot, burst and time-lapse modes with a top resolu! tion of 4,096 x 2,048. The actual FOV is 360 degrees on the horizontal, and 150 degrees vertically, but the end result is a fairly complete viewing sphere. The 3,000 mAh battery should be good for two hours of footage, and the microSD card slot will take cards of up to 32GB. While there is a waterproof housing, the camera itself will take the elements on pretty well thanks to its IPX7 rating. Read on after the break for more impressions.

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BenQ unveils two 1080p 3D projectors at CES

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/11/benq-unveils-two-1080p-3d-projectors-at-ces/

BenQ isn't holding any keynotes, but the company does have a presence here at CES. In fact it rolled out a pair of 1080p 3D projectors today for the home theater enthusiast. The W1070 and W1080ST are the latest in the company's consumer line, and they're powered by DLP's Dark Chip 3 which is usually found in high-end models. But at $1,099 and $1,299, respectively, the W1070 and W1080ST certainly aren't priced for the high end. The 1080 can project images up to 100 inches wide from as little as six feet away. It's even ready for proper color calibration right out of the box. Both machines are also compatible with NVIDIA's 3D Play and DLP Link, plus they're sporting dual HDMI ports. Both are available now. For more info check out the PR below.

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