LCD TV Reviews

Handset and LCD TV chip solutions to drive revenues for MediaTek

2006-04-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

Although MediaTek’s revenues were down 25% sequentially in the first quarter, sales were still up 23% from the same period last year, and sources indicated the Taiwan-based IC design house should gain momentum over the next few quarters amid an aggressive push for both handset and LCD TV solutions. The company had accumulated revenues of NT$11.09 billion in the first quarter.

MediaTek shipped approximately 30 million handset chips in 2005 and that amount should at least double to 60 million chips, the sources said. Some observers are predicting that MediaTek's monthly shipments for the segment should exceed five million chips in May and June.

Nomura International projects that MediaTek will achieve on-year revenue growth of 20% in the second quarter, thanks to increased handset chip shipment and the development of its digital TV solutions. LCD TV chips will account for 5% of the IC design house's revenues this year, up from less than 1% last year, the sources added.

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LG unveils new Flatron LCD TV

2006-04-11T10:26:00.000-07:00

Aligned with its aims to provide high quality technological solutions for its clients, LG Electronics (LGE) recently unveiled its latest Flatron LCD TV monitor. This development from LGE comes with the state of the art Ratio Enhancing Technology (DFC) which in turn works to ensure the highest quality of images for its users' viewing pleasure.

Further solidifying its status as the leading provider of high quality consumer electronics, and digital technologies in the world, the firm has ensured that its DFC technological development delivers a contrast ratio of 1600 to 1. This feature in turn makes the LGE LCD TV monitor superior to any other LCD monitor available on the world market.

This DFC Technology is only the result of years of extensive research which is evident in a clearer, crispier, and brighter image that is perfect for both multimedia entertainment, and an exhilarating viewing experience.

LGE's DFC technology also activates a unique 'Smart Function'that automatically sets the best contrast ratio for each image in a fraction of a second. This feature is especially effective with dark images, and is available in a range of Flatron LCD TV models: including the LX70, LX52, LX19, LX60, and the LX82.

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Intel Concept Laptop Doubles as LCD TV

2006-04-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

Intel Monday revealed a laptop PC concept design in which the machine folds up with the screen facing away from the keypad and then slips into a docking station for use as a liquid crystal display (LCD) TV.

The docking station looks like a stand for an LCD TV and includes speakers on either side of the screen. Once the laptop is put in place, it transforms from a laptop PC into a television. Officials at the Intel Developer Forum in Taipei said the design is not currently being developed as a product, as it’s only a concept aimed at generating new ideas.

The device is meant to save space and allow a user to save on the cost of buying both an LCD-TV and a laptop computer.

Another Intel concept laptop design contained an extra part on the back of the screen, similar to a computer monitor stand, to hold the screen up higher than the laptop. The stand part could also be manipulated to allow a user to fold the screen over the keypad and watch movies comfortably on an airplane or in any other confined space.

Sony may source 32-inch LCD TV panels from Taiwan - report

2006-04-07T12:13:00.000-07:00

Sony Corp may procure 32-inch thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels meant for television sets from Taiwan, the Commercial Times reported, without naming a source.

Ryoji Chubachi, president of the Japanese consumer electronics giant, is expected to take up the topic when meeting with executives of AU Optronics Corp (2409.TW), Chi Mei Optoeletronics Corp (3009.TW), Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltd (2475.TW) and Quanta Display Inc (3012.TW) during his current visit to the island, it said.

The Sony official, who also heads its global electronics business, arrived in Taiwan for his first visit to the island last night.

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Sony and Samsung expected to expand TV-panel procurement from Taiwan

2006-04-06T11:31:00.000-07:00

Sony will send procurement representatives to Taiwan soon to place orders for 32-inch TV panels, and the top-two thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panel makers on the island, AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) and Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corp. (CMO), are expected to win Sony's business, EDN said.

At the just-ended 8th Annual DisplaySearch US FPD Conference, held in San Diego, California, U.S.A. on March 21-23, Dr. Hsiung Hui, executive vice president of AUO, said that his company's 37-inch TV-panel shipments in March would outstrip 100,000 units, as more and more first-tier global LCD TV brands adopt AUO's products. In conjunction with the increasing capacity at AUO's new sixth-generation (6G) panel facility, Hsiung said, both AUO's revenue and profits are expected to rise.

Hsiung refused to comment on the companies that have chosen to adopt AUO's 37-inch panels, but industry insiders said that AUO has delivered 37-inch panels to Samsung and Philips. The sources explained that Samsung operates a 7G panel plant, which is able to economically cut 32- and 40-inch panels, while Sharp, LPL, and AUO run 6G facilities.

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Dell's 37-inch (W3706MC) LCD TV

2006-04-05T11:06:00.000-07:00

If you were planning to buy Apple's Cinema Display wait just one moment, for Dell may have something you might want even more. Talk here of the W3706MC or in English, Dell's 37-inch LCD TV. The device is said the deliver high-definition picture quality with bright vivid images and superb contrast.

BIOS Magazine reviewed this TV and gave it a pretty high score, let's find out why. The display can act both as a TV and a regular computer monitor. What makes this one different though is the picture when used with a computer is much more crisp and clean unlike all other computer/TV displays. Another cool feature is the built-in digital tuner from Dell which offers advanced video processing making it into a great TV as well as huge computer screen.

The display can be both mounted on a wall, or it can stand on its stand. Color wise, the screen is a mix of both silver and black giving it that expensive and excusive look that other screens of its type don't have. Without the stand, the display measures 910x554x115mm and weighs approximately 32.5kg.

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MiTAC Is Exclusively Shipping Tvia's LCD-TV Reference Design

2006-04-04T15:04:00.000-07:00

Tvia, Inc., a leading provider of digital display processors for advanced flat-panel TVs, broadcast digital DVRs, consumer display and monitor products, today announces that MiTAC is exclusively shipping Tvia's LCD-TV system design and TrueView 5600 chipset in all European LCD-TV models. Tvia's TrueView line of digital display processors is used by the world's leading broadcast and consumer electronics companies. MiTAC Technology Corp., a publicly listed company in Taiwan, is one of the leading developers and manufacturers of advanced flat panel displays.

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Dell Launches W2600 26-inch LCD TV

2006-04-02T15:56:00.000-07:00

Dell today launched its second generation of televisions, starting with a 26-inch, high-definition ready LCD television that is ideal for a small living room, a bedroom or a den. With a newly designed satin-chrome finish and piano-black speakers, the full-featured W2600 sells for just $1,999.

The Dell W2600 is the first television to receive Pixelworks' DNX certification, a series of rigorous video quality tests that measure out-of-the-box picture quality and performance. The W2600 is also the first Dell TV to have SRS TruSurround XT audio, and comes with integrated stereo speakers with 30 total watts of audio power.

"Dell engineering teams are helping to redefine the TV market by designing attractive, full-featured televisions at incredible prices," said Gerry Smith, vice president and general manager of Dell's Displays group. "From a great-looking appearance to home-theater quality audio and video, we want customers to get comfortable with Dell TVs in any room of the home."

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The mainstream LCD TV segment should remain at 32-inches this year

2006-04-01T17:35:00.000-08:00

DisplaySearch estimates that the 40-/42-inch LCD TV segment is growing faster than the 37-inch segment, but the mainstream segment will remain 32-inches this year, according to the research firm.

By the end the first quarter in 2006, the 32-inch LCD TV segment will account for 28% of the overall LCD TV market, while the 40/42-inch segments are expected to grab 8%, up from 3% in 2005, said DisplaySearch. Although the 37-inch segment took 5% of the market last year, the segment will see its market share increase to only 7% by the end of this quarter, the research firm added.

In 2006, 32-inch LCD TV shipments will total 14 million units while 37-inch and 40/42-inch segments will each reach 3 million units, the research firm indicated.

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Westinghouse LVM-37w3 LCD TV

2006-03-31T09:35:00.000-08:00

Westinghouse Digital Electronics a leading US LCD TV manufacturer showcased the 37-inch model LVM-37w3 which includes features like a bright flat panel, fast response time, high contrast ratio and six HD inputs, and 1920 x 1080 progressive scan (1080p) resolution. It also features a sleek black and silver design and the LCD just weight around 43 pounds without the base making it mountable anywhere.

The LVM-37w3 lets the user enjoy high-resolution multimedia entertainment like HDTV broadcasts, HD DVD movies, surfing the Internet, Video games and viewing digital images. It includes six HD input connectors for devices like VD player, high-performance gaming platform and cable or satellite set-top box. The 6:9 aspect ratio is a winner too. The LVM-37w3 takes imagery to the next level and offers a 16.7 million True Color display with a fast 8ms response time. Then there is the wide 176-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles which lets one enjoy the display from any given angle. The LVM-37w3 has an estimated retail price of $1,899

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BenQ unveils new 'LCD TV-notebook' Joybook S61 and S73G

2006-03-30T11:52:00.000-08:00

Lifestyle vendor BenQ yesterday unveiled its latest models of "TV-notebooks," laptop computers with the functions of a digital television. The portable computers, Joybook S61 and S73G, both feature Intel Core Duo processor T2300.

Hank Horng, head of BenQ's notebook division worldwide, is upbeat about his TV-notebooks' sales prospects. "LCD-TVs are very popular, and this has been especially evident during the last quarter. The LCD-TV market roughly comprises 40 million consumers," Horng said after a news conference yesterday.

"We believe that notebook computers may also make a windfall from the rise of LCD-TVs. This is a plus for my notebook business." Pricing will play a crucial role in the S61 and S73G's sales performance, he continued.

"It depends on our price-positioning strategy. If I have the capability to lower our selling price, everyone will be happy and I will be able to sell more," Horng said.

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Evesham launches cheap 32 inch HD Ready LCD TV

2006-03-27T11:04:00.000-08:00

HD television became even cheaper today with the announcement from Evesham that it has released a 32 inch widescreen HD Ready TV for under £750. The company has launched the television as part of its lowestontheweb.com offering and promises the widescreen V32EMRO-ZE3 is "Dressed to Impress".

The new TV supports both 720p/1080i, and offers HDMI connectivity for connecting to other Hi-Def units such as the Xbox360 and Sky's new HD box.

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Backlight unit makers to focus more on LCD TV application

2006-03-25T13:26:00.000-08:00

Taiwan-based backlight unit (BLU) makers Kenmos Technology, Radiant Opto-Electronics and Forhouse all expect to increase shipments for their LCD TV application this year, according to the companies.

Kenmos Technology is currently constructing an LCD TV BLU plant at the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP), with volume production set to commence in the third quarter. Production at the plant will mainly focus on BLUs for 37-and 42-inch LCD TV panels, and the company stated it expects LCD TV applications to eventually account for 60% of its revenues.

Radiant plans to increase its monthly capacity for LCD TV BLU production to 500,000 units in 2006, up from 300,000 units last year. The maker recently secured orders for 32-inch TV panel BLUs from Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT).

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Wi-Fi LCD TV from Philips

2006-03-25T13:23:00.000-08:00

The Philips 23iF9946 is a 23" LCD screen sporting a 400:1 contrast ratio, 450cd/m2 brightness and 176 degree viewing angle, it also has a built in FM tuner . However, though this little telly might appear ordinary, it also boasts something extra; Wi-Fi. The integrated 802.11g connection is part of Philips Streamium concept, which is aimed at linking computers, home cinema and stereos together so that digital media can be shared throughout the home.

The 23iF9946 is able to browse stored media files across a network or stream live from the internet if you prefer. Supported codecs include MP3, MP3 Pro, PCM, Wave, MPEG1, 2 + 4, DivX, XviD, JPEG, GIF, BMP and PNG which covers pretty much every conceivable base. As it's equipped with a 1280x768 resolution and virtual Dolby surround sound, makingr a great alternative for viewing digital videos rather than needing to be hunched over a computer.

Philips 23iF9946 is available now with an RRP of $2999.95 but can already be found for less than that.

Power Supply Reference Design for 220W LCD-TV

2006-03-21T09:09:00.000-08:00

ON Semiconductor unveiled its GreenPoint reference design for 220W LCD-TV power supplies. This flat-screen television design delivers standby power of less than 1 W, addresses all functional blocks of the power supply and meets international regulations for low standby power dissipation. The enabling devices for the reference design are the NCP1395 and NCP5181.

NCP1395 is a resonant mode controller that offers everything needed to build a reliable and rugged power supply. Its unique architecture includes a 1.0 MHz Voltage Controller Oscillator and protections featuring various reaction times that contribute to a safer converter design, without engendering additional circuitry complexity. This device is offered in an SOIC-16 package, priced at $1.38 per unit in 2,500 unit quantities, and a PDIP-16 package, priced at $1.50 per unit in 500 unit quantities.

NCP5181 is a high voltage power MOSFET driver that provides two outputs to drive two N-channel MOSFETs. The NCP5181 uses the "bootstrap" technique to ensure proper drive of the high-side power switch. This device is offered in an SOIC-8 package, priced at $1.60 per unit in 2,500 unit quantities, and a PDIP-8 package, priced at $1.74 per unit in 1,000 unit quantities.

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Partnership with Sanyo to help drive Quanta Computer LCD TV business

2006-03-20T19:34:00.000-08:00

With its new joint venture (JV) with Japan-based Sanyo Electric, Taiwan-based Quanta Computer expects its ODM-based TV business to see significant growth over the next ten years, according to Michael Wang, CEO of Quanta Computer.

Sanyo Electric and Quanta Computer have officially signed a letter of intent (LOI) to invest US$65 million in capital to develop the JV, which will be located in Taiwan, according to both companies.

The newly formed company will manufacture and sell flat panel TVs under the Sanyo brand and it is expected to begin operation in the third quarter of this year, with the details of the cooperation between the two firms to be finalized over the next three months, Quanta Computer pointed out.

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Philips Recall Plasma TV's That Burst Into Flames

2006-03-17T09:43:00.000-08:00

Philips Electronics who are struggling with quality control problems with their LCD TV's have now been forced to recall 11,800 plasma flat-panel TVs that have been bursting into flames.

The problem according to Philips officals is that arcing by capacitors in the left and right sides of the back cabinets of the Philips Plasma TVs are posing a safety risk by setting the screens on fire.

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Sony Launches BRAVIA V-Series LCD TV: Bringing Colour to Life

2006-03-15T12:02:00.000-08:00

Unprecedented colour accuracy, wide angle viewing that really works and the power of the BRAVIA ENGINE introducing the BRAVIA V-Series

The new BRAVIA V-Series is a breakthrough in the art of colour reproduction. Exclusive Sony Live Colour Creation technology opens up the spectrum of colours on the screen to breathtaking effect. Significant boosts in the range of red and green in the picture brings what you see closer to the true colours of nature than ever before.

"Reds and greens are the most difficult colours to reproduce on LCD screens - and they are vital," says Andreas Ditter, Director, TV Operations Europe. "The challenge in creating a picture that people instinctively see as realistic is how to reproduce true, lively reds and greens while faithfully reproducing what we call "memory colors," like human skin tones. That's why Live Colour Creation is such an important part of what makes the V-Series special."

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Samsung aims to double its LCD TV shipments in 2006

2006-03-13T10:36:00.000-08:00

Samsung Electronics expects to ship four million LCD TVs this year, up from two million units last year, according to David Steel, vice president of Samsung Electronics digital media business. The company will focus on the 42- and 46-inch segments during 2006, Steel added.

Samsung was the top supplier in the Europe market in the fourth quarter of 2005 and that market currently accounts for 40% of global LCD TV demand, Steel pointed out.

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Samsung's 82-incher: World's largest LCD TV... with LED Backlight

2006-03-10T10:16:00.000-08:00

You know, we used to come to these things and see signs like "world's largest Plasma display." Short, to the point. But now the display size war -- especially between Samsung, LG, and now Panasonic -- is getting so out of hand that it currently takes 8 1/2 words to say you're king of the hill, even when you're not.

Once again here at CeBIT, Samsung claims that their 82-incher is the world's largest LCD..."with LED Backlight" now tacked onto the end. Samsung, you're not fooling anyone, we all know that LG's got ya beat. Not that we'd kick it out of bed our livingroom or anything.

LG.Philips develops 100in LCD panel

2006-03-08T11:49:00.000-08:00

By: Steven Schwankert

LG.Philips has developed a 100in TFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) panel, the company announced today. The company claimed that the 100in panel is the largest in the world, and comparable in size to the largest PDP (plasma display panel) currently available.

The 100in panel is a widescreen LCD TV panel with a screen width and height exceeding 2.2 metres and 1.2 metres, respectively. The panel offers 6.2 million pixels, full HD (high definition) picture quality and can reproduce 1.07 billion colours, the company said.

The product also features the latest technologies, such as a maximum 3000:1 contrast ratio, colour reproduction of 92 per cent, and an 180-degree viewing angle based on Super IPS (Super In-Plane Switching) and super-large compensation film technologies.

LG Philips did not say when the product would be available or its suggested retail price.

Major LCD TV and Monitor Systems Patent Continuation Granted to O2Micro

2006-03-07T09:17:00.000-08:00

O2Micro(R) International Limited, a leading supplier of innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets, was granted 11 claims under United States patent number 6,999,328 for its Phase-on-demand(TM) invention a continuation of the invention issued August 2004 under United States patent number 6,778,415.

"O2Micro's patented Phase-on-demand(TM) invention is the latest scan-mode backlight inverter technology used in LCD TV applications. This invention enhances the viewer's experience by providing the best resolution for motion picture movement. In addition, this invention simplifies the system design, while reducing the overall system cost," commented Dr. Yung Lin, executive vice president of O2Micro's Intelligent Lighting business unit.

This invention is a new key element in the family of backlight inverter IC solutions used for large panel LCD applications. It is designed for large panel LCD applications that require multiple lamps used in LCD TVs or LCD monitors.

How hot is the LCD-TV market?

2006-03-07T09:15:00.000-08:00

So hot that lcd-tv sales in the first quarter actually rose in the first quarter of 2004 compared to the fourth quarter of 2003, defying the seasonal sales slowdown that tvs typically suffer at the start of each yearIn the first quarter, total worldwide shipments of tv sets totaled 38.5 million units, 12 percent lower than in the previous quarter, according to iSuppli/Stanford Resources (www.isuppli.com). Slowing sales of crt, plasma and projection televisions all contributed to the decline.

However, lcd-tv shipments in the first quarter of 2004 grew to 1.6 million units, up 31 percent from 1.3 million in the fourth quarter. Lcd-tv revenue reached $2.7 billion, rising 27 percent compared to the prior quarter.

iSuppli expects demand for lcd-tvs to accelerate dramatically in 2004 and beyond due to the start of full-scale production of sets measuring 30-inches or more at new production facilities.

Sales in the first quarter were propelled by declines in product pricing, as the tvs became available in greater numbers and as oems gave price breaks and discounts to attract consumers to lcd-tv technology.

Sony seeks top spot in LCD TV market

2006-02-27T09:05:00.000-08:00

Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony Corp aims to recoup its top position in Taiwan's rapidly-growing television market this year by launching more and bigger-sized liquid-crystal-display (LCD) TVs, a company official said yesterday.

The Japanese TV brand regained the leading position in the mainstream 32-inch size segment in Taiwan in December last year, with the help of its lower-priced "Bravia" sub-brand last year.

"The Bravia series is very successful. We have been trying to catch up with consumer demand since we launched the brand," said Hiroyuki Oda, president of Sony's consumer electronics division in Taiwan. "We hope the growth momentum will carry into this year," Oda said. "We hope to take the number one position this year," he said. Oda also said Sony aims for double-digit growth in sales for his division this year from last year.

Sony lost its top position in the nation's LCD TV market to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co, which sell consumer electronics products under the Panasonic brand, in 2004 and 2003.

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Sony leading LCD-TV charge

2006-02-21T09:26:00.000-08:00

Sony is helping drive the market for LCD-TVs towards larger models at lower prices with its low-priced Bravia 40-inch screen set, according to market researcher DisplaySearch. Bravia is driving the LCD-TV mainstream to 40-inch screen sizes from 37-inch, according to DisplaySearch, part of the NDP Group.

"Sony has been very aggressive with their marketing. Their strength is their name brand. As soon as they dropped their prices, people rushed to buy," said David Hsieh, a vice president at DisplaySearch in Taiwan.

Sales of LCD-TVs overall are expected to reach 37.7 million units in 2006, up nearly 80 percent from 21 million units last year, according to the researcher.

By comparison, the company forecasts sales of PDP-TVs (Plasma Display Panel) to rise 56 percent this year to 8.9 million units, from 5.7 million units last year.

"We're very optimistic about the LCD-TV market," Hsieh said. "Sell-through has been really strong."

Sales of older CRT (cathode ray tube) TVs are expected to continue their decline to 139.9 million units from 155.4 million units last year. Europeans have been the most active buyers of LCD-TVs over the past few years, said Hsieh, while the North American market is expected to grow faster as this year goes on.

Choose the Right Stand for a 42 Inch LCD TV

2006-02-21T09:24:00.000-08:00

Unless you're mounting your new 42 inch LCD TV on the wall or on the ceiling, you'll need a solid and reliable stand to support it. Many TVs come furnished with an appropriate stand, but some require that the stand be purchased separately. If the manufacturer furnishes your 42 inch LCD TV stand, and it meets your needs in terms of styling, you're in great shape. Because your 42 inch LCD TV could become an integral part of the room's decorating scheme, though, you may choose to purchase a stand that matches the needs of your viewing habits, your home, and your sense of style.

Because a 42 inch LCD TV is reasonably heavy, the most important requirement is that any stand must handle the weight of your particular 42 inch LCD TV and must provide a stable base in case it's bumped or jarred. For that reason, make sure the stand you purchase meets the unique weight and strength requirements of the 42 inch LCD TV you purchased. The last thing you want to have happen is for your new TV to become damaged simply because your stand wasn't up to the task. The owner's manual for your 42 inch LCD TV will specify all the requirements of a suitable and effective TV stand for that model.

There are a few other considerations besides strength, though. Let's look at a few other decisions you'll want to make to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your 42 inch LCD TV.

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How to Buy a LCD TV in 3 Easy Steps

2006-02-07T08:55:00.000-08:00

I've got a confession to make. I love television. And I love big screen TVs. Especially the new flat panel models. Before you know it, everyone will forgo their traditional CRT television sets and own a LCD flat screen TV. This idea really isn't as strange as it sounds. LCD flat screen TVs are becoming more and more popular, and with good reason.

But, you may be wondering, what exactly is a flat screen TV? Flat screen TVs have displays only a few inches thick. This makes them attractive and extremely convenient. You can now hang this kind of TV on the wall, or place the set in thin areas. A LCD flat screen TV can save a lot of room in your home and look stylish doing so. However, there are a few things one should know before he or she buys a LCD flat screen TV.

1. LCD vs. Plasma.

What About Plasma TV?

Plasma TVs heavily rely on the fluorescent light bulb. A plasma flat screen display consists of cells. Inside each cell are two glass panels separated by a narrow gap. These gaps are injected with neon-xenon gas and sealed in plasma form. The gas is electrically charged when the plasma TV set is in use. The gas strikes red, green, and blue phosphors. This is what creates the TV image.

Because plasma TVs use the burning of phosphors to produce an image, they can suffer from the same drawbacks of traditional TVs, such as high heat generation and screen burn-in. Also, plasma TVs tend to be very expensive.

2. Learn about LCD TVs.

What to Know About a LCD Flat Screen TV

A LCD flat screen TV consists of primarily two transparent, glass-like materials, which are polarized, and "glued" together. One of the plates is coated with a polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Electric current is then passed through individual crystals. This allow the crystals to pass or block light to create images. Unlike plasma TVs, an external light source is needed.

LCD flat screen TV screens range from 15-inch models that are primarily used as computer monitors or secondary TVs, to 40-inch wide screen TVs. (Although Sharp makes a magnificent 65-inch flat screen TV in its Aquos brand lineup.)

3. Become a True Expert. Know what you are talking about when you purchase your LCD TV. These pointers pale in comparison to the rest of the story. Learn all about LCD TVs today.

Samsung Reaches 1M Mark in LCD TV Sales

2006-02-02T08:47:00.000-08:00

Samsung has announced a milestone in flat-panel TV, having reached the one million mark yesterday in sales of its V-shaped LCD TV series. The product came to market just one year ago in February 2005.

"The global market for LCD TVs exceeded 19.6 million units in 2005," said Samsung, quoting figures from iSuppli. "This means that out of every 20 units sold worldwide, one was a Samsung 'Rome series' LCD TV."

The "Rome" series differs from the square-shaped design of conventional TVs, with the bottom half gently sloping to form a "V". Slim speakers are mounted on the lower part, integrated within the "V"-shaped motif.

In the future, design will be an important factor in determining the winners and losers in the flat screen TV market," commented Sangheung Shin, Senior Vice President of the Visual Display Sales & Marketing Team at Samsung Electronics. "Samsung Electronics will continue to apply a design differentiation strategy to LCD TVs as well as plasma TVs and DLP TVs to create more 'million seller' models."

Review: LG Flatron M1910A - LCD TV/Monitor

2006-01-30T10:26:00.000-08:00

If I were to judge the LG Flatron M1910A solely on its appearance, then it would make it onto our list of favourite flat panel displays. The design is certainly one of the more unique in the 19in class and a number of friends have already commented on how good it will look in their homes. Sadly I had to explain it was mine during the testing period and will be returned to LG once the review is completed.

What makes the M1910A really stand out is the two-tone black and white finish, the chrome stand, and the curvaceous chassis. The black bezel, although not the narrowest, is attractively raised from the white chassis giving it an almost "floating" look. Below this the chassis extends downwards into a sweeping curve and it's here you'll find one of the M1910A's strengths - its speakers.

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Second-tier LCD TV maker Top Powersonic plans capacity expansion

2006-01-27T11:10:00.000-08:00

Benefiting from strong demand for LCD TVs, Top Powersonic’s LCD TV production line reached full capacity this month, according to a report in the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN).

The Taiwan-based home appliance maker expects to expand its monthly capacity to 12,000 units by July, up from 5,000 units at present, to meet surging demand.The second-tier maker aims to ship 120,000 LCD TVs globally this year the paper cited the company as saying.

Sharp Introduces 10 New Models of the AQUOS LCD TV B Series

2006-01-26T11:49:00.000-08:00

Sharp Corporation announces the introduction into the Japanese market of 10 new models of the AQUOS B Series sporting LCD panels made at Sharp’s state-of-the-art Kameyama Plant. Available in sizes of 45V, 37V, 32V, and 26V inches*1, the new AQUOS include four full-spec high-definition models that give beautiful reproduction of high-definition programs exactly as broadcast.

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Sony Bravia KDLS40A12U 40in LCD TV Review

2006-01-25T15:07:00.000-08:00

There’s no doubt that 2006 will be the year of High Definition television. With Sky set to release its HD digital satellite service and Blu-ray and HD-DVD launches imminent, anyone even thinking about a new TV had better make sure that it’s HD ready. High definition television represents a massive step forward in picture quality due to a significant increase in resolution.

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Taiwan to Command 31.1% of Global LCD TV Supply in 2006

2006-01-24T10:05:00.000-08:00

The global share of Taiwan-made liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs-including those produced on both an own-brand and on an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) basis-is expected to further grow to 31% this year, making the island a global production base for the products, according to the Market Intelligence Center (MIC) of the Institute for Information Industry.

In conjunction with the expanding orders from major Japanese brands such as Sony, Sharp, and Matsushita (Panasonic) for LCD TVs with local contract suppliers, MIC said, the demand for LCD TV panels is also expected to bring lucrative business opportunities to local large-sized thin film transistor (TFT)-LCD panel manufacturers.

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North America market: 40-inch LCD TV segment making more of a mark than 37-inch segment

2006-01-23T11:12:00.000-08:00

Sales of 40-inch LCD TVs in North America were better than expected during the year-end holiday season, with related shipments beating out those for the 37-inch segment, according to a survey conducted by DisplaySearch.

Sony's 40-inch Bravia LCD TV (KDLV40XBR1) was the fourth best selling LCD TV model on the market in terms of sales volume, while one of Samsung Electronics' 40-inch models ranked sixteenth at the end of 2005 (the 47th-51st week of 2005), the research firm pointed out.

The Bravia LCD TV hit the market in late September, and in October was the top-selling model in the US market, according to Pacific Media Associates (PMA).

Samsung Electronics and Sony are the only two panel makers able to currently supply 40-inch panels and they have been pushing the 40-inch panel segment by aggressively expanding capacity and reducing prices. The two companies aim to set the 40-inch segment as the mainstream standard, compared with the 42-inch segment.

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New Schaub Lorenz 42 inch LCD television challenges plasma head on

2006-01-23T11:04:00.000-08:00

The release of the Schaub Lorenz VMD 4200P LCD television signals a watershed period in the evolution of Australia’s flat panel TV market. For some years now, plasma has had a virtual monopoly on this particular screen size and in that time the 42 inch screen size has become so popular that it is now where many people start when considering the purchase of a flat panel TV.

The arrival of the VMD 4200P, along with similarly affordable 42 inch/106cm LCD televisions, heralds the beginning of a new era. From now on, consumers at this screen size will be faced with a choice of technologies. At the low end of the scale will be 480 line plasma screens, offering lower prices but also a lower resolution specification less than ideal for the demands of tomorrow’s media. At the top end of the scale will be high definition capable LCD and comparably priced plasma.

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Beko to integrate wireless with LCD TVs

2006-01-20T18:31:00.000-08:00

Turkey's Beko Elektronic has joined forces with US wireless multimedia processor startup Adimos Wireless Multimedia to integrate wireless technology into LCD TVs and other displays. Beko plans to integrate into its next-generation LCD and PDP TVs, Adimos's ADM 200 multimedia processor, which provides wireless multimedia streaming in the home and a wireless connection between multimedia devices to display devices like LCD TVs. Plans to integrate the ADM 200 with transmitter boxes connected to home video players are also in the pipeline.

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LG.Philips Top LCD Maker Over Samsung

2006-01-19T12:46:00.000-08:00

LG.Philips LCD leapfrogged close rival Samsung Electronics Co. to become the world's leading manufacturer of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) last year, market researcher iSuppli Corp. said Thursday.

LG.Philips clinched 21.4 percent of the global LCD market in terms of shipments, compared with Samsung Electronics 20.9 percent, the U.S.-based researcher said in a statement.

The company specializes in producing flat panels and is a joint venture between South Korea's LG Electronics Inc. and Royal Philips Electronics NV of the Netherlands.

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Strong demand for LCD TVs pressures Sharp to boost ops

2006-01-19T00:57:00.000-08:00

THE growing preference by Malaysians for liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions over plasma TVs has put Sharp-Roxy Sales & Service Co (M) Sdn Bhd under pressure to boost its supply.

The strong demand for the company's LCD TVs has created a strain on Sharp-Roxy's capability to supply the high-definition display units.

Managing director Fumihiro Irie yesterday apologised for the discomfort and said Sharp Corp Japan is beefing up its output to overcome the problem.

He said the company had anticipated world demand for LCD sets to stand at 15 million units in 2005, but the appetite for such sets worked out to be 20 million units.

"We are expanding our production. We expect supply to catch up with demand in February," he told reporters after the launch of Sharp's largest LCD TV set, the 65-inch Sharp AQUOS.

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Global LCD TV 2005 market growth 116 pct - Analysys

2006-01-19T00:54:00.000-08:00

The global market for TFT-LCD (thin-film transistor liquid crystal display) televisions, in terms of units shipped, is estimated to have grown 116 pct last year to 15.05 mln sets, Beijing research house Analysys International said.

This compares to global growth of 120 pct in 2004, it said in a statement.
It said China still lags competitors South Korea and Taiwan in panel production.

'China is only at the initial phase of large size TFT-LCD panel production,' said analyst Zhao Yazhou, adding that it needs to focus on technology innovation in order to make greater inroads in the global market.

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Proton Introduces Elegant 37-Inch Puriti™ High-Definition LCD TV

2006-01-19T00:47:00.000-08:00

New Premium Flat-Panel System Delivers Unique Viewing Experience with Superb Picture Quality, Built-In HDTV and Image-Enhancing Technologies

CES '06, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2006 — Proton Electronic Industrial Co., a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, superbly engineered digital TVs, LCD TVs and HDTV products, introduces its elegant new 37-inch Puriti High-Definition LCD Television at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show.

Sleekly styled and ideal for almost any room in a house, from bedroom to home office, the Puriti LX-37A6C2(B) LCD TV is a key element in Proton’s re-entry into the North American market. Like the LX-37A6C2(B), Proton’s new premium displays offer dealers and consumers alike the benefits of a unique high-quality viewing experience, not the least of which is a level of visceral, visual entertainment that stands above the rest.

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European L.C.D. Tv Market: Vestel Has 18 Percent Share

2006-01-19T00:46:00.000-08:00

Vestel R & D Department Director Ihsan Alkim has indicated that Vestel actually has 18 percent share in European 'LCD screen TV' market.

Alkim told the A.A correspondent on Monday that Vestel (a leading Turkish company in consumer electronics) aimed to become one of the leading TV trademarks in the world. He noted that research-development budget of the Vestel Group is now 100 million USD, up from 80 million USD.

"Philips has a share of 20 percent while Vestel has a share of 18 percent in European LCD TV market. We aim to be one of the leading companies in high-tech TV sector in the world," Alkim underlined.

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