Lots of PCs
by Bob Raikes
In an editorial article in Jon Peddie’s TechWatch, my long time friend and collaborator, Dr. Jon himself, makes the point that he thinks that he really needs several PCs to support both home and …
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EU Energy Labelling could save energy of 1.7 power stations
by Dummy Admin
The European Commission has published the regulations for the marking of energy consumption of TVs in the EU. The final regulations could be applied as early as the beginning of 2012. Displays research specialist …
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IFA, IBC & Hybrid Solutions
by Bob Raikes
IFA and IBC are very different. While IFA has a clear focus on sets and products for consumers and channels, IBC is really for broadcasters, content providers and their support and supply chains. This …
Early IFA Thoughts and Samsung
by Bob Raikes
I’m writing this in my hotel room after a day and a half of IFA press events, with the main exhibition due to open its doors tomorrow. However, I already feel I have a …
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IFA Thoughts
by Bob Raikes
So, we’re back from IFA. We had hoped to bring you the first half of our IFA report this week, but the need to get to Amsterdam for IBC caused a problem in …
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Terms and Conditions
by Dummy Admin
These terms and conditions and our Privacy Policy govern your use of the meko.co.uk website and your relationship with Meko Ltd. Please read them carefully as they affect your rights and liabilities under the …
Privacy Policy
by Dummy Admin
This privacy policy sets out how Meko uses and protects any information that you give Meko when you use this website. Meko is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask …
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Z-Buffer
by Dummy Admin
When lines are to be drawn, or images positioned, on a computer screen, a consistent method of specifying screen locations has to be used. As computer displays are made up of columns and rows …
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Twisted Nematic (TN) LCs
by Dummy Admin
For nearly a hundred years after Friedrich Reinitzer observed cholesteryl benzoate changing into its liquid crystal state in 1888, nine years before the invention of the CRT, liquid crystals remained little more than a …
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Super Twisted Nematic (STN/DSTN) LCs
by Dummy Admin
The development of the twisted nematic liquid crystal (TNLC), with its 90° twist, made the production of commercially viable LCDs possible. Though relatively cheap to make and requiring very little power (hence their use …
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SOLED
by Dummy Admin
The Universal Display Corporation (UDC) is one of the most prominent developers of Organic Light Emitting Devices (OLEDs). Working with researchers at Princeton University and the University of Southern California, it has produced several …
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Shadow Mask
by Dummy Admin
Before the stream of electrons produced by the CRT’s cathode reach the phosphor coated faceplate, it encounters the shadow mask, a sheet of metal etched with a pattern of holes. The mask is positioned …
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