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KPMG Asserts HP Aware of Autonomy’s Failings

by Tom Allen

The friction between HP and Autonomy – the UK company that it acquired in 2011 (Display Monitor Vol 18 No 33) have been well-documented. HP accused Autonomy of lying about its finances, more than …

Tags:HP Inc| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 39

LG Enters US Laptop Market

by Tom Allen

LG has released its first-ever notebook in the US market – and it’s lighter than the Macbook Air, at 980g (compared to 1.1kg). Three models have been released: the Gram 13 (13.3″) and two …

Dell Extends Colour Gamut With GB-R Backlights

by Tom Allen

Dell has revealed three new monitors in its Ultrasharp line, which focuses on high resolution and accurate colour. All three models – the 31.5″ UP3216Q, 27″ UP2716D and 25″ UP2516D – support the DCI …

Samsung Pulls Plug on Milk

by Tom Allen

Samsung will close its ‘Milk Video’ service in November – one year after launching it. The company has had little luck with VoD platforms, closing Samsung Video Hub in mid-2014, after a failed attempt …

Central Glass Uses Diamond in Projection Glass

by Tom Allen

Central Glass, a Japanese firm, has developed a way to deliver sharp projected images on windows. The company creates glass that can serve as a projection screen, by baking diamond particles into the surface. …

Tags:Glass| Japan| Large Display Monitor| Projection| Vol 22 - Issue 39

Tech Data Signs With Aiptek

by Tom Allen

Aiptek has signed a mobile projection agreement with Tech Data in Germany. Tech Data will take on Aiptek’s pico projectors and dashcams.

Christie Extends UltraHD LFD Range

by Tom Allen

After showing them at Infocomm 2015, Christie has launched three new large-format UltraHD displays: the 55″ FHQ552-T, 84″ FHQ842-T and 98″ FHQ981-L. Both the 55″ and 84″ displays feature 10-point IR touch and are …

Tags:Christie| Infrared Touch| Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| Vol 22 - Issue 39

Desktop PCs Remain Key for Business Users

by Tom Allen

Desktop PCs remain the most popular form factor for business users, according to a survey conducted by IDC in the UK, France and Germany. Despite the growing adoption of portable devices and ultraslim notebooks, …

TSMC Updates Finance Forecast

by Tom Allen

TSMC has said that it expects its Q3 results to exceed the guidance issued in July, thanks to the strong US dollar exchange rate compared to the Taiwan dollar. Revenues are expected to be …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| TSMC| Vol 22 - Issue 39

CTouch Provides Seven-Year Warranty

by Tom Allen

Three new models have been added to CTouch’s lineup of ‘Laser’ interactive LCD displays, with more affordable price points. The Laser Air models (55″, 65″ and 70″) feature built-in Android 4.2, WiFi connectivity and …

Tags:CTouch| Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| Vol 22 - Issue 39

Citrix Seeks 100% Sale

by Tom Allen

Reuters reports that Citrix Systems is embarking on a last-ditch attempt to sell itself as a whole entity. The company will otherwise have to begin asset sales, said sources. Citrix had attracted the attention …

Tags:Dell| Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 39

Rumour: Foxconn Takes Stake in Sharp Display Unit

by Tom Allen

Foxconn/Hon Hai has signed a letter of intent to purchase a stake in Sharp’s LCD business – which would give the firm management control over the unit, say Bloomberg sources. The sources said that …