Keen eye readers may have noticed that we have tagged this post as “computer monitor” and “novelty”. But why? Because, the Cary Works ViewEdge R2 are both.
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Cary Works ViewEdge R2 is a mini display that can be configured to display whatever you desire and at the same time, it is a novelty item that pays homage to the 1984 Apple Macintosh – the Apple that started it all.
Basically it is display in the likeness of Apple’s legendary personal computer. Make no mistake, though. It is NOT an accessory that make a certain watch looking like the good’ol Macintosh.
It makes for a functional decorative desktop item which you can use to display your favorite video or photos, lyrics of songs when playing music and it can also be used as a widget display for displaying clock and weather, stocks and whatnot.
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It is compatible with both Apple and Windows computer. However, it will not work with consoles like PlayStation or Xbox.
Anyhoo, unlike the original Mac, this modern and tiny iteration has a 6063 aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure. Moreover, it features a micro USB as it power interface and a HDMI for audio/video signals.
The display is, of course, a modern hardware too. It is 3.8-inch AMOLED display capable of 1,200 by 1,080 pixels with a pixel density of 423 ppi and quite amazingly, it has a refresh rate of 90 Hz and 100% sRGB color gamut.
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If you are keen, you may acquire it from KBDFANS for US$279. It’s not cheap, but god damn it, it’s beautiful.
Images: KBDFANS.