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VixS Adds ‘Better Pixels’ Support to Decode Line

by Tom Allen

ViXS has launched the XCode Pro 370 decoder, which integrates new features such as high dynamic range (HDR) and 12-bit colour. The chip has been launched to support the use of UltraHD in production …

Tags:Chips| Colour (Color)| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| UltraHD & 4K| Video Encoders & Decoders| ViXS| Vol 22 - Issue 16

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Vizio to Bring Dolby Vision to Home Theater

by Matthew Brennesholtz

On April 13th, Vizio issued a pair of press releases on its Reference Series LCD displays and its partnership with Dolby. The partnership with Dolby will allow Vizio to incorporate Dolby Vision high dynamic …

Tags:Dolby| Dolby Vision| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| UltraHD & 4K| Vizio| Vol 22 - Issue 16

Content Creators Respond as Demand for UHD TV Takes Off

by Jeff Yurek

I’ve often written on the Nanosys blog about the chicken and egg problem that exists between content creators, broadcasters and display makers. When it comes to next generation UHD video features like 4k resolution, …

Tags:HDR - High Dynamic Range| Nanosys| UltraHD & 4K| Vol 22 - Issue 16

HP Comfortably Retains Workstation Leadership

by Tom Allen

HP had a raft of new displays, all designed for professional users. Workstations and monitors were both featured. The Omen Pro workstation – which shares a design with the Omen gaming laptop – is …

Tags:Desktop Monitors| HP Inc| Large Display Monitor| NAB 2015| Narrow Bezels| UltraHD & 4K| Vol 22 - Issue 17

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Rumour: Sharp to Make 5.5″ 4K/UHD Mobile Display Panel in 2016

by Norbert Hildebrand

News of an expected high resolution display from Sharp broke today and was picked up by many techblogs and news outlets. According to the various articles, the new panel is based on IGZO technology …

Tags:IGZO| Mobile Display Monitor| sharp| Smartphones| UltraHD & 4K| Vol 22 - Issue 16

LCD TV Demand Slows in 2015, After Strong 2014

by Tom Allen

LCD TV shipments were up more than 7% worldwide last year, says IHS DisplaySearch. Developed regions exhibited improved demand, although growth slowed in emerging markets. IHS has lowered its forecast for the coming year, …

Tags:IHS DisplaySearch| Large Display Monitor| LCD TVs| Market Data| TV Set Market| UltraHD & 4K| Vol 22 - Issue 16| Worldwide

Black Box is Ready for High-Res Transport

by Tom Allen

Black Box was making ready for UltraHD transmission, with three new products for broadcast and post-production. First was the Agility IP-based KVM switching and extending system; this features ‘lossless’ signal management for point-to-point extension, …

Tags:Interface Extenders| KVMs| Large Display Monitor| NAB 2015| Switchers| UltraHD & 4K| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Razer’s ‘Black Viper’ Wants a Bite of the TV Market

by Tom Allen

An unnamed source at Razer Germany, speaking to German website Ultra-HDTV.net, has revealed plans for a TV produced by the gaming company. Razer began as an accessory maker, developing mice, keyboards and headsets. It …

Tags:Gamer| Large Display Monitor| LCD TVs| Razer| STBs| Streaming Video| UltraHD & 4K| Vol 22 - Issue 16

Nvidia Shield STB Coming In May

by Matthew Brennesholtz

Nvidia announced the Shield STB at the recent Gamers Development Conference (GDC, as discussed by Jon Peddie in his Display Daily from March 9th, 2015. On April 9th, I had a chance to see …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Nvidia| UltraHD & 4K| Vizio| Vol 22 - Issue 16

NAB 2015 Roundup

by Tom Allen

A new series of UltraHD lenses was shown by Fujifilm. The first is the UA80X9, designed for a 2/3″ sensor, with an 80x zoom and optical image stabilisation. The lens covers focal lengths from …

Tags:Cameras| Hitachi| Large Display Monitor| Laser Projectors| Lenses| NAB 2015| Panasonic| UltraHD & 4K| Video Encoders & Decoders| Vol 22 - Issue 17