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Changing panel prices are becoming the largest swing factor to TV makers’ profitability, says David Hsieh of DisplaySearch (http://tinyurl.com/ofwz9e6). The LCD module represents between 70% and 80% of the cost of a set, and the panel contains the majority of value-added features. It is always a challenge for TV makers to balance market share against … Read more
The International Cricket Council has said that the ICC World Cup 2015 will be produced in UltraHD. Seven matches will be broadcast live, using the format, by India’s Star Sports. Analyst Comment I was very surprised that one of the sports that benefited most from HD TV was cricket. I don’t watch much of the … Read more
Pixelworks Inc. has released its fourth quarter and full year results, recording a wider quarterly net loss of $2.7 million on turnover of $15.1 million, which compares with a net loss of $50,000 on turnover of $14.9 million in the final quarter of last year. The company’s net loss for the year widened to $9.9 … Read more
In the UK, Entatech has now added Hannspree’s Micro-PC to its product offering.
The Zenbook 305, revealed by Asus at IFA 2014 (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 36), will be available soon. The 13.3″ unit, which has a Core-M processor and 1920 x 1080 resolution, will cost $700. New versions of Infocus‘ Mondopad, BigTouch and JTouch large-format displays are being introduced. Previously available in 55″ and 70″ sizes, … Read more
In Germany, Tech Data has recently signed agreements with MMD and Peerless-AV. MMD’s complete range of Philips monitors will now be available from Tech Data, from business solutions, through products for home use, to all in one displays. Meanwhile TD Maverick will be offering products from Peerless-AV’s range, including mounts for flat screens and projectors, … Read more
Canonical has revealed the first Ubuntu smartphone, created with Spain’s BQ. Designed to challenge smartphones using existing operating systems such as iOS and Android, the Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition ‘puts content at the heart of the experience’. The new UI is built around ‘Scopes’ – described as a new way to quickly access digital services … Read more
AU Optronics (AUO) started the year with a drop in sales for January, which fell 4.6% month on month (MoM) to NT$32.1 billion ($1 billion), though this was 1.7% higher year on year. The company shipped around 9.6 million large panels in January, up by 2.7% from the previous month but down 2% year on … Read more
HTC has forecast a fall in both turnover and profit this quarter because of seasonal weakness. Turnover in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter is expected to drop between 6% – 13.3% to NT$41.5 – 45 billion ($1.3-1.4 billion), though HTC said it remained optimistic that its full-year shipments will significantly outpace the previous year’s. HTC … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is reported to have brought a lawsuit against a former R&D employee alleging that he leaked secrets to Samsung, including details of TSMc’s 28 nm process. Reports suggest that the alleged leak could have helped Samsung gain ground on TSMC in 14 nm FinFET chips that foundry customers such as Qualcomm … Read more
Chinese IC developer Sinowealth has reported a design win, having supplied AMOLED drivers to Everdisplay last year. The drivers are being used in Everdisplay’s first OLED panels. Sinowealth also says that it has received orders for more ICs in China. Everdisplay is producing about 600,000 5″ AMOLED panels every month
Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) has appointed Damon Westbury as its new international sales director. Westbury joins the company from Microsoft.
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