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Sharp to Cut Panel Prices

by Tom Allen

Asian sources, apparently quoting Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, have said that Sharp will cut the prices of the smartphone panels it sells to China’s Xiaomi, to maintain orders. The Nikkei said that prices would be …

NEC and Sharp Speak Out on Display Trends in Digital Signage

by Chris Chinnock

With Integrated Systems Europe and Digital Signage Expo on the horizon, I thought it might be a good idea to get a better understanding of the key display trends in the digital signage sector. …

Tags:Digital Signage| NEC| sharp| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Sharp Names UK Visual Solutions Manager

by Helen Vince

In the UK Sharp has promoted Angela Townsend to the role of sales manager for visual solutions. Townsend joined Sharp last year as key account manager having previously worked for Sony and Epson.

Tags:Large Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| sharp| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Sharp Now Expects a $256 Million Annual Loss

by Helen Vince

Sharp has reversed its profit forecast for this year, saying that it now expects to record a net loss of $256 million as its TV business continues to lose money. Sharp had previously forecast …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| sharp| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Sharp Shares CES TV Prices

by Tom Allen

Sharp has shared more details about the UltraHD TV lineup that we saw at CES (Sharp Bridges High-Res Gap). As we heard at the event, Sharp will introduce five new screen sizes as its …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| sharp| TVs (TV Sets)| UltraHD| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Sharp Cuts LCD TV Estimate

by Tom Allen

Local sources say that Sharp estimates that LCD TV shipments will reach 6 million units in the fiscal 2014/15 year, which ends in March. The company had been targeting 8.2 million units.

Sharp Panel Production Cut 20% in Q1

by Tom Allen

Sharp will lower its TV panel production by 20% in Q1’15, according to the China Times, which itself quotes Japanese media coverage. Sharp’s business is struggling as competition rises in China, Taiwan and Korea. …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LCD Panels| sharp| TV Production| Vol 22 - Issue 05

Panel Mix Shifts at Sharp

by Tom Allen

Sharp has cut LCD panel production for smartphones and tablets, due to weak sales to Chinese makers, sources have told The Japan Times. The output of IGZO panels at the company’s Kameyama No. 2 …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| sharp| Small Medium Panel Supply| Vol 22 - Issue 05

Sharp Forecasts Results Shortfall

by Helen Vince

Sharp confirmed this week that its financial results for the year ending in March 2015 are expected to fall short of the company’s last forecast in October. The company was responding to claims in …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| sharp| Vol 22 - Issue 04

Automotive Electronics at CES

by Ken Werner

Not many years ago, the North Hall at the International Consumer Electronics Show looked like a compact version of the the annual show put on by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). The hall …

Other HDR Updates

by Chris Chinnock

Netflix reaffirmed an earlier announcement that it would be adding support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) to its 4K content later this year. It is apparently partnered with LG and Sony to deliver this option. …

MDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 No 4

by Vanessa Browning

Two new touchpanel PCs have been launched by Advantech. The 12.1″ TPC-1251T and 15″ TPC-1551T units feature Advantech’s iDoor modular design; customers can use this to add desired functionality without adding unnecessary hardware and costs. The modules …