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Making a See-through Computer Screen

Making a See-through Computer Screen

See-through computer screens are a staple of sci-fi design. While they look really cool, they’re not the most practical way to view content. Still, makers Evan and Katelyn wanted to give it a try, set to building their own by modding a standard LCD screen, removing its LED backlight and polarizing filter, then building a new frame for it.

Q Timex Reissue Digital LCA

Q Timex Reissue Digital LCA
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Timex takes us back in time for this remake of a classic 1980s wristwatch. Combining a retro LCD screen with faux analog hands, the LCA Reissue is easy to read, and offers stopwatch, countdown timer, and alarm functions. It has a stainless steel or gold-tone case with a matching metal link band.

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G-SHOCK G-LIDE GBX100

G-SHOCK G-LIDE GBX100
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Designed for surfers, the G-LIDE GBX100 series has an LCD screen that can show high tide, low tide, and levels for 3,300 surf spots around the world. It offers sunrise and sunset times, lunar data, step tracking, and Bluetooth smartphone integration. For long life, it’s shock resistant and water resistant to 200m.

G-SHOCK Neo Grid Edition

G-SHOCK Neo Grid Edition

This very special edition G-SHOCK watch features a black IP finish that’s been laser-etched top reveal a grid pattern straight out of TRON. The square-faced, solar-powered watch features multiband atomic timekeeping, world time, stopwatch, countdown, alarm, and calendar functions, along with Bluetooth connectivity.

TokyoFlash Quasar LCD Watch

TokyoFlash Quasar LCD Watch

The Kisai Quasar has a deceptively easy to read display. Despite the geometric patterns covering its face, its digits are actually hiding in plain sight at the center of its hexagonal quadrants. It offers date, stopwatch, and alarm functions, along with electroluminescent backlighting, and 12-hour and 24-hour modes.

Casio Data Bank Resin Watches

Casio Data Bank Resin Watches
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Casio’s classic calculator watch gets a new look at a bargain price. In addition to performing basic math, these retro-modern wristwatches feature an inverted LCD screen, dual time, alarm, and calendar functions. They come wrapped in a durable resin case with a color-matched strap. Available in beige, army green, or blue.

Seiko x Giugiaro SBJ003 Watch

Seiko x Giugiaro SBJ003 Watch
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Limited to just 3000 pieces, this retro-modern LCD watch is a reproduction of the classic Seiko Speedmaster, created by famed automotive designer Giugiaro, and worn by racer Ayrton Senna. It features a curved Hardex crystal, tachymeter, stopwatch, alarm, and timer.

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G-SHOCK Lucite Look Watch

G-SHOCK Lucite Look Watch
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G-SHOCK’s GA110CR-7A preserves its sturdy shock-resistance and practicality, while lightening its look with a lucite-inspired see-through case. Its semi-transparent materials were inspired by the ocean, and G-SHOCK’s support of coral reef non-profit Aqua Planet.

Vizio P-Series Quantum Smart TV

Vizio P-Series Quantum Smart TV

The pinnacle of performance from one of the best TV makers out there – the new Vizio P-Series Quantum offers 4K and Dolby Vision HDR, quantum dot tech, 192 local dimming zones, and brightness output up to 2000 nits, making it the most vibrant display Vizio has ever made.

TokyoFlash Train Line Watch

TokyoFlash Train Line Watch

A unique modern timepiece inspired by the dot-matrix sign boards that appear on train platforms around Tokyo. It features a backlit LCD panel which displays the time and simulated train arrival information. Choose from Shinjuku, Fujisawa, or Machida stations.

Retro Digital Flip Alarm Clock

Retro Digital Flip Alarm Clock
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A modern take on the old 1970s mechanical flip-dial alarm clocks. The animated LCD face mimics the flip design, but eliminates mechanical issues and the ticking sound which could keep light sleepers awake. It’s also got a super loud alarm that’s sure to wake you up.

ZIIIRO Titan Pocket Watch

ZIIIRO Titan Pocket Watch
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ZIIRO takes their unique LCD watch display and embeds it in a modern pocket watch. Made from a sturdy anodized aluminum, with a mineral crystal front, and EL backlighting. Comes with a black metal chain and matching carabiner.

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Giveaway: LG Ultrawide Display

Giveaway: LG Ultrawide Display

LG has teamed up with The Awesomer and our bro site, Technabob to give away one of their awesome 29″ Ultrawide 21:9 Displays. Enter to win Here. (Ends 12:00am CDT 3/25/13. U.S. Residents Only.)

Giveaway: ZIIIRO Saturn Watch

Giveaway: ZIIIRO Saturn Watch

Enter for a chance to win ZIIIRO’s awesome LCD watch, which tells time using two concentric rings representing hours and minutes. Choose from black, gunmetal or chrome. (Ends 2/5/13)

Giveaway: Braun BN10 Watch

Giveaway: Braun BN10 Watch

Enter to win and be the first to own the gorgeous new Braun BN10 wristwatch, with a modern LCD display and scroll wheel control set into an elegant stainless steel case. (Contest has ended.)

Vizio Cinemawide Displays

Vizio Cinemawide Displays

Vizio’s 58” XVT3D580CM and 50” XVT3D500CM LCD HDTVs taunt us with a cinematic 21:9, 2560×1080 screen, and passive-lens 3D glasses. Replaces your lowly 1080p set later this year.

Sony 3D PlayStation Display

Sony 3D PlayStation Display

This 24″ 3D LCD lets two players see different perspectives in 2D full-screen mode at once. $500 gets you the display, an HDMI cable, one pair of active 3D glasses, and Motorstorm: Apocalypse.

HP x2301 Monitor

HP x2301 Monitor

At just 9.8mm thick, HP’s new “Micro-Thin” 1080p LED/LCD monitor is nearly as slim as those pricey OLED displays but at a fraction of the price. The x2301 hits in June for just $280.

Vizio XVT3D650SV 3D HDTV

Vizio XVT3D650SV 3D HDTV
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This razor-thin set has a massive 65″ LED edge-lit screen, and uses passive 3D glasses, eliminating costly active lenses and reducing headaches. 802.11n Wi-Fi and Internet apps are built-in too.

Digital Cinema Virtual Window

Digital Cinema Virtual Window

Sky Factory’s eScape features a wall-mounted industrial-grade HD LCD monitor embedded in a full-size casement window that brings the scenes and sounds of nature to the indoors in real time.

Human LCD

Human LCD

Marvel at the power of teamwork: South Korean High school students cheering for their soccer teams turn themselves into pixels, combining to form detailed – sometimes animated – images.

Columbia Outdoor Watches

Columbia Outdoor Watches

Columbia Sportswear’s new line of watches offers something for everyone. Our favorite is the Headstream – with weather, altimeter, and compass tech that helps you find your way home.

Onkyo Dual Screen DX Laptop

Onkyo Dual Screen DX Laptop
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There’s no such thing as too much screen real estate, and with the Onkyo Sotec DX1007 dual-screen laptop, you get not one, but two 1366×768 displays in a single 4 lb package.

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