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Japan Display Shows High-Res 12.2-Inch LCD Instrument Clusters
You think Apple’s 264ppi (pixels per inch) screens are impressive? Try 431ppi, courtesy of an incredible 2,560x1,600-pixel resolution crammed in a 7-inch tablet screen. It's a prototype developed by Japan Display and it was showcased at the 2012 FDP International exhibition in Yokohama, Japan. The company’s name doesn’t ring any bells but you’ve surely heard of the three manufacturers that are behind it, namely Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi.
Despite being formed only last April, Japan Display has quickly jumped into the big league: not only does it lead with its resolution, but also the screen is 1mm (0.05 inches) thin without the glass.
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Toyota Smart Insect Concept Recognizes Owner, Connects To Home, Still Won't Make Coffee [w/video]
This odd-looking single-passenger electric vehicle (EV) is the Toyota Smart INSECT concept and it made its world premiere today at the CEATEC Japan 2012 advanced technologies exhibition, which runs from October 2 to October 6, in Chiba City, Japan. ...
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Spied: First Shots Of 2014 Mercedes-benz C-class Interior
After capturing photos of the cabin of the next S-Class W222, our spy shooters have managed to nab the first interior shots of another upcoming Mercedes-Benz model, the 2014 C-Class. The first thing you will probably notice on the dashboard is the tablet...
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Mercedes To Equip S-class With New Split Display Screen
The latest gadget to come out of Mercedes’ Stuttgart headquarters is a new split display screen that allows the driver and front passenger to view two different programmes at the same time. The new technology that is integrated into the control...
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Mazda To Showcase Eco-friendly Tech At The 2008 Eco-products Exhibition
Mazda has announced that it will use the Eco-Products 2008 Show that takes place at Japan's Tokyo International Exhibition Center over the period December 11 -13, 2008, to display its latest eco-friendly technologies aimed to further reduce CO2 emissions....
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2009 Bmw M5 & Μ6 Get New Mirrors & Idrive
For the 2009 model year, BMW is updating its V10-powered M5 Sedan / Touring and M6 Coupe / Cabriolet models with the introduction of the new generation iDrive that includes a redesigned controller with direct-dial buttons on the center console and a high-resolution...
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