BenQ is currently preparing the release of the BL3200PT, a 32-inch monitor equipped with a WQHD (2560 x 1440) AMVA panel. This model makes use of Flicker-free technology to eliminate flickering at all brightness levels and also features four blue light reduction modes (Multimedia - 30% reduction, Web-surfing - 50% reduction, Office - 60% reduction, Reading - 70% reduction), an ambient light sensor (to automatically adjust brightness), and a stand enabling tilt, pivot, swivel and height adjustment.

The BL3200PT has a 3,000:1 contrast ratio (20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio), a 4 ms GTG response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, dual 5 W speakers, D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 inputs, plus a USB hub with two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports. BenQ's monitor is expected to ship next month but it's already listed with prices starting at just under 600 Euro.

ASUS today announced the PB287Q True 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) monitor, a 28-inch display designed for prosumers and gamers.

The ASUS PB287Q features a 16:9 aspect 28-inch white light emitting diode (WLED) display that delivers next-generation 4K/UHD visuals, with resolutions up to 3840 x 2160. With a pixel density of 157 pixels per inch (PPI), the PB287Q provides four times the pixel density of standard Full HD displays for astonishingly detailed visuals. With 300% more onscreen space than similarly-sized Full HD displays, the ASUS PB287Q provides a larger area for multiple work windows for more productive multitasking.

BenQ America Corp., the fastest growing display brand in North America, today introduced its new GW and GL Series of mainstream monitors. Equipped with BenQ's pioneering RevolutionEyes technology for exceptional monitor performance, the elegantly thin GL2460HM, GL2760H, and GW2760HS displays bring together best-in-class image quality with ZeroFlicker and Low Blue Light settings for enhanced visual comfort encased in stylish silhouettes to enable amazing onscreen experiences while adding a touch of sophistication to any home office or workspace environment.

"Our new G Series monitors are prime examples of BenQ's value on innovation," said Bob Wudeck, Associate Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at BenQ America Corp. "Featuring a clean look, super crisp dynamic contrast ratios, and BenQ's RevolutionEyes technology with exclusive features such as ZeroFlicker and Low Blue Light, we now offer users the best viewing experience for peak performance in any application and across our entire monitor lines."

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today introduces the new VG33SMH series 22'' and 24'' displays. With the new VG33SMH monitors, users are able to experience multiple outstanding features, including true-to-life colours via exclusive SuperClear Image Enhancement Technology, an energy-saving ECO-Mode, customizable ergonomic design and a versatile connectivity with HDMI.

"ViewSonic thrives to offer brilliant visual solutions for business users. The new VG series provides exceptional colour quality, transforms any office into a more productive and comfortable environment and helps businesses to lower their total cost of ownership with the energy saving ECO mode." said Claire Chuang, Product Manager for ViewSonic Europe.

Acer today unveiled the GN246HL, a new, gaming-focused 24-inch monitor with a refresh rate f 144 Hz and a response time of just 1 ms. Acer's display makes use of a TN panel and features a an LED backlight, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 350 cd/m2 brightness, a 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI 1.4a connectivity.

The GN246HL is set to become available at the end of this month priced at 279 Euro.

Elgato Systems has today expanded its Thunderbolt-supporting product portfolio through the release of the Thunderbolt Dock. Seen below, this 'all-in-one' dock measures 17.8 x 8 x 2.5 cm and includes two Thunderbolt connectors, three USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, one HDMI 1.4 output (to drive up to 2560x1600-pixel displays), plus a microphone input and an audio output.

Elgato's Thunderbolt Dock comes bundled with a Thunderbolt cable and costs $229.95/€219.95.

The Club 3D Multi Stream Transport (MST) Hub is the MST Hub pioneer in the market and was introduced during CeBIT 2013.
Since the worldwide market launch 9 months ago, its popularity has grown and with the launch of three new models the Club 3D MST Hub is becoming a product family.

The Club 3D MST Hub may look like a simple hub but this product represents an important step into the future of display connectivity and we are taking it farther - by announcing the worlds' first MST Hub with HDMI outputs!

Small PC Computers of Clearwater Florida, a manufacturer of rugged computer solutions, has released its latest iBrick rugged computer model SC215ML. The iBrick is an all-weather Intel i-series computer designed and tested for reliable operation in extreme environments. In a compact brick size package of only 8" x 5" x 3", this high performance computer is under 3lbs and operates silently, with no moving parts.

Small PC's unique heat pipe assembly, combined with a set of waterproof connectors and cables, provides a high performance computer that is sealed to dirt, dust and water. Standard configurations include a 4th Generation Intel Mobile Core i3 processor and HD 4400 Graphics engine. Basic I/O includes a RJ45 Ethernet port, 3 USB ports and a HDMI Video port. Extra Ethernet and USB ports are optional.

Gigabyte Technology has already launched a custom-cooled and factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 750 Ti when the card was made official by NVIDIA, some three weeks ago, but now the Taiwanese company is preparing another model, one with even higher frequencies.

Codenamed GV-N75TWFOC-2GI, Gigabyte's second GeForce GTX 750 Ti has pretty much the same features as the first release (GV-N75TOC-2GI) like the Ultra Durable 2 components, the WindForce 2X dual-fan cooler, and the 2 GB of GDDR5 memory set to 5400 MHz, but it comes with a base GPU clock of 1215 MHz (vs 1033 MHz/1020 MHz of the GV-N75TOC-2GI/stock cards) and a Boost clock of 1294 MHz (vs 1111 MHz/ 1085 MHz). The upcoming card also has dual DVI and dual HDMI 1.4 outputs. No word yet on pricing or a release date.

Iiyama today announced a new ProLite Series monitor featuring multi-touch support, the ProLite T2452MTS-3. This 23.6-inch model makes use of optical touch technology allowing two-finger operation and also has an LED backlight, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 2 ms GTG response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, two 2 W speakers, and D-Sub, DVI and dual HDMI connectors.

The ProLite T2452MTS-3 is backed by a three-year warranty and costs 36,800 yen (~ 359 USD).

Acer America is now offering its Acer K272HUL 27-inch WQHD LED display for consumers in the United States. The large screen size, wide viewing angles and ultra-high resolution deliver exceptional image quality on a big screen.

Boasting high pixel density with a WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio, the new Acer K272HUL displays brilliant images for digital entertainment. In addition, the large screen is ideal for working with large spreadsheets and viewing the entire page of an online retailer with little to no scrolling. By enabling PiP using both DisplayPort and either a HDMI or DVI port simultaneously, it also supports multitasking whether it's enjoying social media while watching a movie or comparing two Word documents. In some cases, it can replace a multi-monitor set-up. The picture-perfect display also offers wide viewing angles - up to 178 degrees horizontally and vertically - to enhance collaboration with others whether it's viewing slide shows, creating presentations or watching movies.

iiyama, one of the leading manufacturers of high quality monitors, is proud to announce the 24 inch ultimate gaming monitor. Designed for the hardcore gamers, this new iiyama screen is a real e-sports changer, offering the gamers the competitive edge they need to make split second decisions.

ProLite GB2488HSU is iiyama's latest dedicated professional TN LED monitor, specifically designed for gamers. It features a response time of 1ms, which ensures fast, fluid and accurate transition between the images and reduces ghosting or smearing, making this high specification screen is ideal for FPS (First Person Shooter) games. The 144 Hz Refresh rate of the GB2488HSU offers a superior frame rate and aids in reducing motion blur and provides smoother animations.

Display specialist, HannsG, has announced that a new 27" model is to join its touch screen monitor portfolio. The new HT271HPB which boasts advanced 10-Point touch control and Full HD credentials is certified to work with Windows 8, includes HannsG's industry leading 3 year warranty and boasts an affordable RRP of £269.00 inc. VAT.

With highly responsive 10 point touch control technology, the HT271HPB delivers the ultimate touch experience. Users can fully appreciate finger tip screen control at its best thanks to better accuracy and zoom capabilities with no lag enabling smooth, uninterrupted navigation of the Windows 8 operating system.

Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, announced the arrival of the PICO880, the most advanced, high-performance and extremely compact single board computer in the marketplace. Created with the most advanced 4th Generation Intel Core technology, the PICO880 is designed to support the needs of systems integrators who require a compact, high-performance, versatile and reliable single board computer.

The PICO880 is built to withstand wide temperature conditions, ranging from -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F). Designed with expandability in mind, the tiny embedded board has a full-size PCI Express Mini Card slots with mSATA support. The PICO880 also provides two flexible board-to-board connectors that integrate audio, four USB 3.0, four USB 2.0, one PCIe x1, one DisplayPort, two UARTs, LED, and power on/off interfaces. It is a perfect fit for vehicle PCs, small media entertainment systems, industrial automation systems, medical imaging, gaming and small electronic devices customers.

Iiyama has today announced no less than four new additions to its ProLite monitor family - the 21.5-inch XU2290HS, the 23-inch XU2390HS and XUB2390HS and the 27-inch XUB2790HS. All of these models make use of an AH-IPS panel and feature a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 5 ms (GTG) response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, dual 2 W speakers, and D-Sub, DVI and HDMI connectors.

The ProLite XU2290HS and XU2390HS have a height-adjustable stand while the XUB2390HS and XUB2790HS allow for tilt, swivel and height adjustment. The ProLite XU2290HS (22,800 yen / ~ 222 USD), XU2390HS (24,800 yen / ~ 242 USD), XUB2390HS (26,800 yen / ~ 261 USD) and XUB2790HS (36,800 yen / ~ 359 USD) come with a three-year warranty and will become available in February.

LG will soon be releasing (at first in Japan) a new monitor equipped with an AH-IPS panel, the 23.8-inch Cinema Screen aka model 24MP76HM-S. Pictured below, LG's display has a slim (5.6 mm) frame, a blue light reduction mode, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 178/178 degree viewing angles, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 5 ms (GTG) response time.

The 24MP76HM-S also features two 5 W speakers, and one D-Sub plus two HDMI connectors. The monitor will become available later this month.

VIA announced an official partnership with Mozilla for support and development of Firefox OS for new device form factors. Firefox OS running on APC Paper and Rock has been released with complete, buildable source codes available to developers on GitHub. In order to continue to encourage community support, free APCs will be rewarded to developers that fix a known issue. A full list of issues is available here.

"Firefox OS puts the power of the Web to the people. This partnership with APC presents an exciting opportunity to help redefine user experiences on desktops around the world," said Dr. Li Gong, Senior Vice President of mobile devices and, President of Asia Operations. "Mozilla will keep working on new features and enhancements of Firefox OS, and also provide knowledge sharing and technical support for Firefox OS and Marketplace."

"We are excited to announce this partnership with Mozilla and their enthusiastic support to speed development of Firefox OS on APC," said Richard Brown, VP of International Marketing, VIA Technologies Inc. "Mozilla's mission to promote openness, innovation and opportunity on the web, aligns with our vision for APC, creating the perfect combination to deliver the best of the web to desktops everywhere. We couldn't be more excited about the future."

Acer America is now offering its FT200HQL 20-inch class LED-backlit display with 10-point capacitive touch for consumers in the United States for an affordable price of $199. The ergonomic design provides an excellent Windows 8 experience for a wide range of environments.

The new monitor displays bright and clear images for enjoying digital photography, online shopping, social media and movies. The 19.5-inch screen size is large enough for the comfortable viewing of most applications, yet compact enough for multi-monitor setups and space-constrained areas. Windows 8 compliant, it enables users to take advantage of the user-friendly features in Windows 8 with a 10-point multi-touch screen, whether using a new PC or an old PC upgraded to the new operating system.
To make the most of the capacitive-touch capabilities, the display is VESA wall-mountable and its stand enables users to view images tilted back from 10 - 90 degrees for optimum comfort and ergonomics. This tilt feature is especially beneficial for touch-friendly activities like playing games, viewing photo albums and cookbooks as well as Web surfing.

Thecus is pleased to introduce the N7710 and N8810U. These latest NAS for SMB and enterprise networks will debut next month at the renowned IT trade show, CES 2014. With upgraded hardware and new features and software, these two towers are powerful performers for high-speed, efficient networks. Thecus will also be showcasing its latest SOHO/Home NAS models, and invites all visitors to come by its booth, #80236 in the Gold Pavilion.

Powered by Intel Pentium G850 Dual Core processors (2.9GHz) and 4GB DDR3 ECC memory, the N7710 and N8810U represent major upgrades over their predecessors. They are capable of delivering blistering network speeds, and can be equipped with an optional 10Gb Ethernet card (N7710-G and N8810U-G).

At the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics (LG) will break new ground with the launch of its 34-inch IPS 21:9 UltraWide (Model UM95) monitor. Also available in a 29-inch version, the UM95 will offer stunning image clarity thanks to an UltraWide QHD resolution (3440 x 1440) display.

In addition to the UM95, LG will be showcasing a number of other exciting IPS 21:9 UltraWide series monitors at CES in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2014. Model UM65 (available in 25-, 29- and 34-inch display sizes) and model UB65 feature ergonomic designs ideal for the workplace environment. CES visitors will also be able to experience the Real 4K (Model 31MU95) and the latest Color Prime (Model 27MB85) monitors from LG. The company's newest monitors boast a long list of impressive features that make entertainment more immersive, multitasking easier than ever and work more productive. LG's exceptional IPS monitors have earned a reputation for providing superior picture quality with excellent color accuracy, motion clarity and off-axis viewing.

The S20 Slider 2, the ideal mobile work station and leisure companion, just hit the market. Its elegant streamlined exterior, all-in-one design, Intel's 4th generation Haswell Core i5 processor, and all-weather, long-life battery meet are designed to meet your work and leisure needs and make the S20 Slider 2 stand out from the crowd of other ultrabooks.

Another MSI ingenious design, the S20 Slider 2 not only offers all the audio, visual, multimedia, reading, and gaming enjoyment of a tablet, it also sports a keyboard, USB, and HDMI capabilities of a mobile office notebook. This chicly mobile machine satisfies the needs of both on-the-go business people and students and the extended battery power ensures that you have plenty of time to do what you're doing. Ideal for Internet browsing, social networking, and word processing, the S20 Slider 2 is the perfect choice for anybody on the go. The S20's design with keyboard and sliding cover eliminates the limitations most people feel when they use tablets. MSI's innovative, user-friendly design have you the user in mind.

AOC rolled out the q2770Pqu 27-inch monitor. Decked in black with a matte-black surface, the display is based on a Super-PLS (plane-to-plane switching) panel, and offers WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) native resolution. If offers viewing angles of 178°/178°, response time of 5 ms, maximum brightness of 300 cd/m², and dynamic mega-contrast. Display inputs include dual-link DVI, D-Sub, and HDMI. Also featured is a USB 3.0 hub. The display draws as little power as 29W with its Eco-mode energy saving mode enabled. Expect this one to go for around $500.

BenQ's Gaming Monitor lineup will soon be expanded to include two new models, the 24-inch XL2411Z and XL2420Z. Both displays pack loads of goodies like BenQ's Motion Blur Reduction technology, Flicker-free technology, refresh rates of up to 144 Hz, a 1 ms response time, the Black eQualizer color engine, and adjustable low blue light levels.

BenQ's monitors also have a W-LED backlight, NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 support, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and VGA, DVI and HDMI connectors. The XL2420Z adds to the mix a second HDMI port, a 2-port USB 2.0 hub, and the S Switch remote controller for fast preset changing and OSD navigation. The XL2411Z and XL2420Z have yet to be priced, or dated.

Philips has now introduced the Brilliance 231C5TJKFU, a new, 23-inch display featuring SmoothTouch technology (projected capacitive 10-point touch) allowing the use of touch gestures like tap, grab, pinch, rotate, and swipe.

Pictured below, the monitor also has an LED-backlit IPS panel, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 5 ms GTG response time, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, a 1MP webcam, two built-in 2 W speakers, a 2-port USB 3.0 hub, and D-Sub, DisplayPort and HDMI (with MHL) connectivity. The Brilliance 231C5TJKFU has a recommended price tag of €499.

As if one GTX 780 Lightning wasn't enough, MSI is currently preparing the release of another such card, a 'Lite Edition' with the same features but lower clocks. The LE model comes with 889/941 MHz Base/Boost GPU clocks while the already-released GTX 780 Lightning is set to 980/1033 MHz.

The GTX 780 Lightning LE also has Military Class components, a 10-layer PCB, a GPU Reactor for improved overclocking stability, a TriFrozr cooler, Pure Digital PWM Control, Twin BIOS, a 16+3 phase power design, and the 'usual' - 2304 CUDA Cores, 3 GB of GDDR5 memory set to 6008 MHz, and dual-DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort output. The card's price tag has not been revealed.