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UC San Diego have created HIPerSpace, a massive multi-display setup that's apparently great for playing Grand Theft Auto IV on. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Researchers down at UC San Diego have re-engineered their middleware to enable such masterpieces as this to be played on the big monolithic HIPerSpace screen, and needless to say, we can't imagine much real work getting done with this new functionality coming to light.

The NOVA 3D LED light display consists of 25,000 suspended lights, with each bulb containing 12 LEDs that run at 25fps. Video demonstration after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

It's on display in Zurich until September 2009 (and we hear it might make an appearance at Wired's NEXTFEST), but if you're thinking about nabbing it for yourself, you'd better bring a crew -- it weighs in at over three tons

Available in 19-inch or 32-inch displays, this 30 LCD setup by 9X Media "can be arranged in any number of different configurations (complete with multi-screen servers)." No word yet on pricing.

Of course, if that's a bit too excessive for you, 9X Media will also gladly sell you any number of smaller configurations, although you'll have to chat them up for a quote if you move beyond the nine to twelve screen range

This Steampunk-style 22-inch LCD monitor consists of "solid 1/4-inch brass that has been sanded and polished to a high shine." Unlike other Steampunk mods, you'll actually see this in an upcoming movie. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Even better? He plans to design and create a mouse to complete the set. I can see people lining up to get a matching monitor/keyboard/mouse combo of this quality. We'll, of course, keep you updated.

Microsoft has developed a new force-sensing display technology that lets users twist, bend, squeeze the device to perform actions. No word yet on availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The modded Samsung UMPC has four sensors that detect how you're trying to manipulate it, so it doesn't have to actually be flexible. The researchers think the tech will complement - not replace - touchscreens, making devices more active and engaging

Sony introduces a new 11-inch (960 x 540) OLED display that measures just 0.3mm-thick, a whopping "10 times thinner than its expensive predecessor", the XEL-1. No word yet on availability. Click here for one more picture.

The as-yet-unnamed panel is clearly just proof that they're able to create such a skinny display, it'd probably set you back somewhere in the solid five figures - but it doesn't take a soothsayer to envision 50-inch OLED TVs hanging on your wall, making the photo frames hanging next to it look downright obese

EVGA introduces the "InterView", a dual monitor system that "can be opened and closed 90 degree horizontally and flipped 180 degrees for each panel." It also features a 1.3-megapixel camera. No word yet on pricing or availability. Video after the break.

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Priced at just $289, Dell's 20-inch UltraSharp 2009W LCD features 1680 x 1050 native resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, and four USB 2.0 ports. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Not feeling enough LCD love from Dell lately? How about this new UltraSharp 2009W? The new 20-inch 16:10 widescreen monitor does up a 1680 x 1050 resolution, with 36% more pixel content than Dell's 19-incher

We have seen the future of television displays, and it's thin. At CES 2008, many companies showcased their latest and greatest ultraslim displays (LCD, plasma, OLED), and we've rounded up a few of our favorites for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see all and vote for your favorite display technology. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Yes, CES 2008 is officially over, but we've managed to find some footage of Panasonic's gigantic 150-inch plasma. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.