Spotted elsewhere in the news:

1) From April 18, Iiyama will fix you up with a new 15-inch XGA (1024x768) LCD ProLite E383S-5/-5B monitor for only JPY24800. Contrast ratio 600:1, luminance 250cd/m2, built-in 1.5W stereo speakers, 3 kg. http://www.iiyama.co.jp/products/lcd/15/PLE383S-5/

2) JVC is mulling withdrawal from the Japanese television market, citing low market share and falling prices for flat-screen TVs. According to BCN (Business Computer News) retail sales data for March 2008, JVC's share of LCD and plasma TVs was a mere 2.0%, compared with 11.6% for Matsushita, 12.6% for Toshiba, 21.4% for Sony, and 41.2% for Sharp. JVC is expected to announce a decision on April 25.
http://www.computernews.com/DailyNews/2008/04/20080416144093B9897A2020.htm

3) METI reports several instances of IO DATA LANDISK HDL-160U external drives emitting smoke. If you have one, discontinue use and stay tuned for recall or other information from IO DATA.