LG Display isn't only all about expensive, ultra-slim monitors. The display manufacturer from Korea is now working on filling the demand of widescreen LCD monitors for low-cost computers. Check out the specs for three of their upcoming LCD display line-up in the full article.

LG has revealed two new laptops: the X-R700 and X-S900. Both units are being billed as desktop replacements and may appeal to those with aging units. To find out more, check out the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

A number of computer manufacturers are facing a shortage of laptop batteries because or a recent fire at the LG Chem Ochang plant in South Korea. To find out more about this, head on over to the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

We've got an intriguing trade-in solution for the folks who're itching to make the switch from HD-DVD to Blu-ray. Future Shop is offering a special trade-in offer wherein you can trade your HD-DVD player for CAD$ 100 off a combination Blu-ray and HD-DVD player. More on this after the jump!

Do you find yourself envying the songs found in your friend's iPod? Well, you might want to try out the latest platform launched by doubleTwist. It allows users to free their media and share it with other peoples' favorite devices. Find out more in the full article.

If you believe that you can rock the hardest in Neversoft's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PC), then you may want to participate in the tournament to be hosted by Xbox Live. More details in the full article!

Asking PC vendors what they think is superior between Sony's Blu-ray and Toshiba's HD-DVD won't get you anywhere, because even they aren't sure which to adopt. There are already five different types of blue-laser optical drives for these in the market, but even those don't help international PC vendors decide which one should be standard for PCs.

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LG Electronics of South Korea has unveiled two new optical media products that will up the Blu-ray arsenal. The Blu-ray recordable (BD-R) and the Blu-ray Rewritable (BD-RE) are set for market release soon with some nice features. Read the detailed version for more on this exciting development.

Xbox users who have modded firmwares may want to steer clear of Xbox Live for a little while. It seems Microsoft is once again exercising their banhammer muscles with a good old-fashioned ban wave.

More on the banning after the jump!

Giving devices names  too similar to the BlackBerry for comfort is lawsuit fodder, and that's what seems to be happening to LG. LG has devices with monikers such as "Black Cherry," names which are too similar to RIM's BlackBerry brand. RIM, of course, files a lawsuit.