NEC announced the new 70-inch MultiSync P701 LCD display for digital signage, joining the P401 and P461. The commercial-grade P701 is designed for the rigors of 24/7 applications such as airports, public information, healthcare..etc.

NEC P701 features 1920×1080p Full HD resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 420cd/m2 typical  brightness and 600cd/m2 maximum brightness. It includes the AmbiBright color enhancement technology, enhanced video wall capabilities and built-in expansion slot.

The P701 has a premium-grade panel with additional thermal protection, internal temperature sensors for the most demanding digital signage industry requirements and a sealed panel design, which provides protection against dust, grease and steam in less than optimal environments.

NEC P701 will be available in March 2010 for $11,799. There is also the P701-AVT model with built-in tuner.

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ASUS is set to drop their latest 23-Inch LED-Backlit LCD Monitor ‘MS238H’ for the European market. Coming in a glossy black bezel, this widescreen monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 2ms response time (G2G), 250 cd/m2 brightness, 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and has both D-Sub and HDMI connectors. The MS238H will become available in Europe very soon for as low as 212 Euro (about $290).

Sharp has recently dropped two new AQUOS LCD HDTVs for the mass market by launching the 60-inch LC-60E77UN and 65-inch LC-65E77UM. These HDTVs utilize Sharp’s Advanced Super View (ASV) Superlucent Panel for delivering a dramatically bright and crisp picture with reduced haze and reflectivity. On top of that, they also provide 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 4ms response time and 120Hz refresh rate. In terms of connectivity ports, both HDTVs offer four HDMI, two component video, PC input and RS-232. The 60-inch LC-60E77UN and 65-inch LC-65E77UM are priced at $3,499.99 and $4,499.99, respectively. [SlashGear]

Sharp has showed off their latest LCD HDTV ‘LC-60E88UN’ at CES 2010. This new 60-inch HDTV utilizes Sharp’s X-Gen panel with a 240Hz Fine Motion Advanced technology enabling a superior picture for fast-moving entertainment content like movies and sports. In addition, it’s also compliant with ENERGY STAR Version 4.0 standards and features a range of connectivity ports including four HDMI, component, S-video and RS-232C. The LC-60E88UN will become available in February for unannounced price yet. [Sharp]

The V2210 and V2410 are BenQ Japan’s latest LED backlight LCD displays that will be launched on December 25th, 2009. Both monitors support a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and a 250cd/m2 brightness level. Additional features include an HDMI port and a D-Sub. Sadly, there is no info on pricing so far. [BenQ]

The stranglehold E-Ink has had on the e-book market is slipping. We’ve seen the tantalizing promises of Pixel Qi, mixing a color LCD with a low-power reflective display, but in the here and now we’ve got a new LCD-based e-reader from Aluratek. Extensively dubbed the "Libre eBook Reader PRO," the unit uses an unnamed 5-inch monochrome reflective LCD panel, with 24 hours of continuous use off a battery charge. Not as great as E-Ink, but it should be plenty for most people, and the resultant $179 price is hard to knock. The Libre is ePUB and PDF compatible, and comes with a 2GB SD card — just the right sort of barebones-yet-functional we appreciate. We’ll have to see how well that LCD performs in person before we pull the trigger, but for people looking for an alternative to the premium devices out there (or something with a faster page refresh rate), it might just fit the bill.

If you can’t leave your eyes off YouTube video, you may wanna have almost all your household items to be capable of streaming or playing YouTube videos. The Japanese researchers at Keio University have created a microwave that comes with an LCD screen that allows you to play back YouTube video while you’re heating up your food.

The Microwave is equipped with speakers and a 10.4-inch LCD screen on the door panel. You can either connect it to a Mac or a Windows PC. It can play YouTube video which length matches the time it needs to heat up your food. For example it takes 2 minutes to heat up your food, it’ll pull a video which length is exactly 2 minutes.

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DX Antenna Japan is set to drop their latest LCD TV ‘LVW-193′ for the Japanese market. This new 19-inch TV supports a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, 800:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and provides 170 degree viewing angle. In addition, it also comes with 2Wx2ch speakers, an HDMI port, a D4 video input and a PC input. The LVW-193 will hit Japan in mid-December for 40,000 Yen (about $451). [DX Antenna]

LG is back with Color Pop W30S display series that provides a 5ms response time with a 250 cd/m2 brightness and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio. There are basically two models W1930S and W2230S that support for resolutions of up to 1366 x 768 pixels and 1920 x 1080 pixels, respectively. Unfortunately, these LCD displays lack of HDMI and DVI ports. No word on pricing or availability so far. [LG]

EIZO Japan is preparing to launch a new 22-inch LCD monitor ‘FlexScan SX2262W’ for the Japanese market. This widescreen monitor makes use of Vertical Alignment (VA) panel and provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 6ms GTG response time, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 280 cd/m2 brightness and covers 95% of the Adobe RGB color space. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers two USB, dual-DVI and DisplayPort. The FlexScan SX2262W will be available in Japan starting on January 12th for an estimated retail price of $811. [InsideHW]