Published on June 27, 2005

The ViewSonic VA905 is a new 19-inch LCD monitor which features high resolution and a very fast response time of 12 milliseconds, which is the same performance as a high-end LCD television. Its maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels and it has a good contrast ratio of 500:1, as well as brightness of 250 nits. The LCD display has both a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and an analogue VGA interface. The VA905 weighs 5.3 kilograms and retails for Bt16,600.

For more information, visit www.viewsonic.com.sg.

Image ready

The Dimage X60 is a stylish digital camera from Konita Minolta. It features a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and submarine lens to protect the lens from scratches, another feature unique to Konica Minolta. It has 5.0-megapixel resolution, 3x optical, 4x digital zoom and 15MB internal memory. It is ready for operation within 0.5 seconds. The camera also features a super-macro mode to take extreme close-ups as near as two inches.

The camera’s automatic digital subject program selection automatically selects the optimum-shooting mode for the subject at hand, allowing photographers to take beautiful shots that match the needs of the particular photographic scene.

The X60 is available at IT Superstore.

Foldable mouse

The Scythe foldable mouse features thin, tiny, optical tracking and Bluetooth technology. The device offers a unique twist on the travel mouse by making a full-size three-button mouse with retractable USB cable, fold. It measures 5.8-inches, or about half that when started.

The Scythe is available in white or black at www.scythe.co.jp.

Extra features

The Sony MZ-DH10P walkman with camera comes with some of the first added features on a walkman, including a 1.5-inch TFT LCD, 1.3-megapixel camera plus 4x digital zoom, and compatibility with an MCMD-R1 reader for PC-less transfer from memory stick.

The MZ-HD10P supports LinearPCM (1.4mbps), ATRAC3 plus (256kbps) and ATRAC3 (132kbps), as well as MP3 (320kbps). Each Hi-MD can store up to 45 hours of tunes, and the converted MiniDisc can hold 13 hours.

For more information, visit www.sonystyle.com.

USB speaker

The new Vase USB speaker is a two-way surround-sound PC speaker, coming with innovative audio lens technology, enhanced 3W RMS, full-range driver, and easy tuning of the sound with treble and bass switches to adapt your personal sound-experience preferences. It is also USB-powered, with no adapter required. It is able to plug and play with no software needed and the speakers are magnetically shielded.

This designer speaker would be suitable for any hi-tech household. Just push the top of the speaker to switch the unit on and it illuminates. High-quality sound emits from this pearl white unit. For more details, visit www.maplin.co.uk.

Faster transfers

For those who roam in style, LG Electronics has released the M4410, a racing-design phone with powerful multimedia functions for grabbing all sorts of content. The model comes with a powerful 1.3-megapixel camera that can capture high-resolution still and moving pictures. This includes an MP3 player with 3D stereo speakers that play sound so vivid you can almost touch it. Also, the high transfer rate enables users to share records or songs with friends almost instantly.

This cell phone will soon come to a shop near you.

Post your comment to this story here