Microvision Result 06/05/2015
Microvision Inc. posted a first quarter net loss of $3.9 million on turnover of $901,000, compared with a net loss in the first three months of last year of $8 million on turnover of $1.2 million.
Epson Leads March Projectors
PMA Research has announced the top-selling projectors in the USA in March. The company divides the results into three categories: ‘pico and personal’, ‘mainstream’ and ‘4,000+ lumen’ In the 4,000+ Lumen category, Sony had the best-selling model with the VPL-FH55/W. Epson took second and fifth place with the Powerlite 1940W and Powerlite 1985W. Panasonic’s PT-EZ580 … Read more
AIBs Fall Seasonally in Q4
The computer add-in board (AIB) (carrying discrete graphics chips, representing the higher end of the graphics industry) market followed seasonal trends in Q4’14, says Jon Peddie Research, falling 0.68% QoQ and 17.52% YoY. These numbers compare unfavourably to the desktop PC market, which fell 3.53% QoQ and 0.72% YoY. In spite of the overall decline … Read more
Vizio Lowers UltraHD Price – Again
Vizio has achieved a new UltraHD TV price point with its 2015 M-Series LCD sets – as low as $600. Each of the nine TVs (43″ M43-C1; 49″ M49-C1; 50″ M50-C1; 55″ M55-C2; 60″ M60-C3; 65″ M65-C1; 70″ M70-C3; 75″ M75-C1; and 80″ M80-C3) is UltraHD, with an upscaler. They all feature direct-LED backlighting with … Read more
TCL Corporation Result 06/05/2015
TCL Corporation achieved turnover in the first quarter of the year of $3.8 billion, up 10.2% year on year, while net profit reached $123 million. Excluding non-recurring gains and losses, net profit was $86 million, almost 300% higher YoY. TCL attributed its strong first quarter performance to the continuous improvement in profitability of TCL’s subsidiary, … Read more
Aixtron Acquires OLED Encapsulation Firm PlasmaSi
Aixtron SE has acquired Silicon Valley-based PlasmaSi, a company which specialises in OLED encapsulation, for approximately $16 million in cash. PlasmaSi’s technology is designed and targeted at display products including mobile phones, hand-held devices, tablets, wearables and large screen HDTVs, though the company says it can also be used to manufacture large areas OLED lighting … Read more
BenQ’s Curve Brings Gamers Into Action
To bring racing gamers into the action, BenQ has entered the world of curved monitors. The XR3501 is a 35″ LCD monitor with a 2,000R curvature and wide 21:9 aspect ratio (2560 x 1080 resolution). As well as being both wide and curved, the display has a 144Hz refresh rate to reduce motion blur. AMD’s … Read more
Clear Channel Outdoor Result 06/05/2015
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc. narrowed its net loss in the first quarter of the year to $33.5 million from $96.8 million a year earlier, while turnover dropped 3% to $615 million from $635.2 million. Americas outdoor revenues increased 3%, primarily driven by digital billboards and higher revenues from the company’s special Time Square installations. … Read more
TV Units Rise Faster Than Revenues
TV set sales in Western Europe were up 3.2% YoY last year, writes Germany’s GFU, based on data from GfK. More than 34 million units were sold, taking €16.3 billion in revenues (up 0.2%). The lower revenue rise reflects the falling ASP of TVs across the region (down 3% YoY, to €477). Prices fell sharply … Read more
Peerless-AV has New German Partner
Peerless-AV has appointed Systeam in Germany to distribute its range of display and projector mounts.
Mediatek Result 06/05/2015
Mediatek Inc. reported a slight year on year increase in first quarter turnover to NT$47.5 billion ($1.5 billion) from NT$46 billion ($1.5 billion) a year earlier, though net profit declined 28.5% to NT$7.2 billion ($235 million) from NT$10.4 billion ($339.5 million), Mediatek’s first drop in profit for 12 quarters.
TP Vision Campaign Promotes Android TV
Customers in Germany buying an Android-based Philips TV from the 7000, 8000 or 9000 series are now able to return it with no questions asked. TP Vision is running the campaign until 30th June, to provide customers with the opportunity to discover the benefits of the Android TV OS and Philips’ Ambilight feature. (CostCo’s no … Read more
