Consumer Electronics Archive

Samsung announces Double-sided LCD

Samsung developed 2.2-inch double-sided liquid crystal display that shows different images on either side. The double-sided panels have been produced by attaching one panel to another. The double-sided panels will be used for slim mobile phone displays. The products with this LCD are expected to hit the market in the first half of the year.

LG announces Dual-format DVD player

LG Electronics built worlds first dual-format DVD player that plays both next-gen Blu-ray disks and HD-DVD disks. Blu-ray and HD-DVD disks can both store high definition images because their storage capacity is larger than existing DVD disks. However, they needed separate players because their technologies are different. The new player will ease consumer confusion over

E-Quran from Intel

Intel is working with Middle Eastern software companies to create an electronic version of the Qur’an for use in Saudi Arabia. The device, known as the E-Quran, is a handheld, low-power computer. This device contains the full text of the Islamic holy book along with audio versions in 40 languages and interactive, interpretive material. Interestingly,

Brother Industries, Ltd introduces new Electronic Eyelet Button Holer – RH-9820

Brother Industries, Ltd is introducing a new electronic eyelet button holer offering the world’s highest max. sewing speed of 2,500 rpm (revolutions per minute) that saves energy by 35%. This new electronic eyelet button holer, RH-9820, enables users to increase productivity while lowering energy costs. The electronic eyelet button holer is a sewing machine mainly

New Skype Handset – without a PC

RTX, developer of wireless communication has introduces the Dualphone 3088, which can be used as a normal telephone as well as for calling via Skype — without a PC. The new Dualphone helps people to save money on their phone bill and gives them more flexibility when using Skype. The Dualphone 3088 will be available