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ChipMOS Optimistic on Novatek Orders

by Bob Raikes

Taiwanese sources report that ChipMOS Technologies has won business from Novatek Microelectronics for touch display driver chips. The sources report that the business will go towards offsetting a loss of business from Synaptics. The …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Semiconductors| Taiwan| Touch Controllers| Vol 24 - Issue 29

JDI Upgrades 21.3″ 5MP Panel to Reduce Power with LTPS

by Bob Raikes

JDI has introduced a new 21.3″ 5:4 aspect ratio monitor panel which uses an LTPS backplane to improve light efficacy and contrast as well as allowing slimmer borders. The expected application of the panel, …

Tags:Japan Display Inc (JDI)| Large Display Monitor| LCD Panels| Medical| Vol 24 - Issue 29

ITC Agrees to Look at Qualcomm/Apple Dispute

by Bob Raikes

The patent dispute between Apple and Qualcomm moved on another step this week as the US International Trade Commission (ITC) agreed to investigate Qualcomm’s patent claims. The investigation was filed last month and should …

Tags:Apple| Litigation| Mobile Display Monitor| Patents| Qualcomm| Vol 24 - Issue 29

HP Adds Stylish POS System

by Bob Raikes

HP has introduced a new ElitePOS system for retail and hospitality applications. The design is intended to allow sales associates to take the terminal away from the stand to give access to ‘endless aisles’ …

Tags:HP Inc| Mobile Display Monitor| POS| Vol 24 - Issue 29

Eizo To Take HDR Monitor to BIRTV

by Bob Raikes

Eizo said that it would show a new line of HDR monitor solutions at the Beijing International Radio, TV & Film (BIRTV) Exhibition 2017 in Beijing, China. Eizo will be showcasing its new ColorEdge …

Tags:Back Panel| Broadcast Monitors| Eizo| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 29

Also Completes Acquisition of Five4U

by Bob Raikes

Broadline distributor, Also, has completed the acquisition of Five4U, a Mac distributor based in the Netherlands and with a Belgian operation. The company also sells HP and Epson printers and lists Eizo monitor accessories …

Tags:Also| Distribution| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 29

Grundig 65″ OLED TV Now Available

by Bob Raikes

Beko’s Grundig brand has released a 65″ UltraHD OLED TV that will sell in Europe for around €500 depending on region. Features include HDR support and twin DVB S2, T2 and C tuners as …

Tags:Beko| Large Display Monitor| OLED TVs| Vol 24 - Issue 29

Vol 24 #29 Product Round Up

by Bob Raikes

Cambridge Audio has a new UltraHD Blu-ray player, the CXUHD, that supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Pricing will be around €800 depending on the country. There are two HDMI outputs, one with video and …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| NEC| Samsung| Vivitek| Vol 24 - Issue 29

ViewSonic 32″ DS Monitor Has Hospitality Mode

by Bob Raikes

ViewSonic has a new 32″ (31.5″) digital signage monitor, the FullHD CDE3204, which has 320 cd/m² of brightness and 1,200:1 contrast with HDMI, HDMI/MHL, VGA and DVI inputs and dual 10W speakers. Features for …

Tags:Digital Signage| Hospitality Displays| Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| ViewSonic| Vol 24 - Issue 29

Samsung XAF Outdoor Modules Support IP65

by Bob Raikes

Samsung has released its XA060F LED signage ccabinets which are intended for outdoor use and are described as durable and weather-resistant (IP65 front/IP45 Rear). The 6mm pitch modules has 6,300 cd/m² of brightness and …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LED| Outdoor Displays| Small Pixel Pitch LED SPP| Vol 24 - Issue 29

Samsung Adds Active Version of Galaxy S8

by Bob Raikes

Samsung has added an ‘Active’ version of its Galaxy S8 smartphone that uses a 5.8″ display and using a raised metal surround to protect its ‘shatter resistant’ display which was tested against 21 of …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Rugged Displays| Samsung| Smartphones| Vol 24 - Issue 29