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Vivitek’s new DLP home theatre projectors are the H1186 and H1188, with a six segment colour wheel and ISF calibration. The products are very similar, although the H1188 features Vividmotion technology. Vividmotion smooths images during fast pan movements, helping to eliminate judder. Both models have vertical lens shift (120% – 148%), for greater installation flexibility. … Read more
DisplaySearch’s Deborah Yang has posted an analysis of the firm’s recent MarketWise LCD industry dynamics report on the DisplaySearch Blog (http://tinyurl.com/mtagcxl). As well as LCD panels, she also covers components. Realistic supply and demand is balanced for LCD glass makers. Three new G8 fabs will begin operation in China this year. Corning is supporting BOE’s … Read more
AOC LCD monitors are now available in Spain and Portugal from Esprinet.
In Poland, LG’s range of videoprojectors are now being offered through broadliner AB.
In Sweden, PEDAB is offering digital signage solutions from Toshiba as part of its point-of-sale portfolio.
Germany’s CRN ran its own April Fool’s prank this year, pointing at an upcoming Apple eReader called the ‘iRead’. It certainly sounded promising – an UltraHD display, full Adobe RGB coverage and a pulse sensor on the back. “It can measure the blood movement in your fingertips to track the level of excitation when reading … Read more
The new Pro 10100 DLP projector from Viewsonic is a fixed installation model, with remotely-controlled motorised zoom, focus and lens adjustment. Optionally, users can switch out the default lenses to suit the projection environment and enhance the image for different surfaces. Designed for 360° projection, the unit can be installed vertically or horizontally. A motorised … Read more
Four new Chromebooks have been previewed at a Google event in the USA – including the first convertible device running the Chrome OS. Owners of Asus’ new C100 Chromebook Flip can switch between tablet and notebook modes using a 360° rotating hinge. Two of the products were from Asus: the Flip and its sister model, … Read more
Wistron has paid NT$246 million ($7.8 million) for a 10.7% stake in Arbor Technology, a company which manufactures industrial embedded/networking computing devices and ruggedized computing devices. The two companies formed a strategic partnership last year to expand into the Internet of Things market.
Dutch cable company Ziggo says it will cut around 450 jobs over the next three years. The move follows the completion last year of Ziggo’s merger with Liberty Global’s UPC Netherlands division (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 40). Last October it was reported that Ziggo would lose around 20% of its staff as a result … Read more
Nielsen recently reported that US Households with Streaming Video On Demand (SVOD) spend an average of two hours and 45 minutes watching the mobile device screens, beating the homes with traditional TV, which had an average of one hour and 57 minutes. This news, along with significant SVOD content delivery announcements, indicates that 2015 could … Read more
The PEW Research Center has released a new survey on the US usage of smartphones. The overview draws from surveys performed in October and December of 2014 and the report covers the use and ownership of smartphones by age groups, gender, race, as well as education and income level. The report says that 64% of … Read more
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