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Christie Shows 6P Lasers in Vegas

by Tom Allen

Christie will show its newest laser projection architecture at two upcoming events. The first will be CinemaCon 2015, taking place at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas from 24 – 27th March. Also in Vegas, …

Driver IC Demand to Rise With High-Res Display Sales

by Vanessa Browning

Taiwanese LCD driver IC supply makers expect to see improved performances heading into Q2’15, as LCD TV and smartphone vendors begin to release high-resolution products. For example, LCD driver IC demand for UltraHD TVs …

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Sony Denies Sell-Off, Focuses on Premium

by Tom Allen

At a recent press event, Sony North America officials denied rumours that parent company Sony Electronics would spin off its audio and video businesses. Mike Fasulo, president of Sony North America, said, “We are …

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Emagin Result 19/03/2015

by Helen Vince

Emagin Corporation has released its fourth quarter and full year results, posting a net loss of $1.5 million on turnover of $6.7 million in Q4, which compares with a net loss of $8.7 million …

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Eizo Issues Import Warning

by Tom Allen

Eizo has found some parallel imports of its products into Switzerland, due to the high exchange rate of the Swiss franc. The vendor has issued a warning to local resellers that while these products …

Panasonic to Re-purpose Mexico TV Plant

by Helen Vince

Panasonic is reported to be planning to convert its TV manufacturing plant in Mexico to a production base for ventilation fans. The move is in line with Panasonic’s efforts to restructure its TV operations. …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Panasonic| Reorganisation & Restructuring| Vol 22 - Issue 12

PCR Awards Recognise UK Top Dogs

by Tom Allen

The PCR Awards recognise the top brands and companies in the UK technology channel. 20 awards were handed out in three categories – Frontline, Distribution and Vendor – as well as the special Grand …

LDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 12

by Tom Allen

The H257HU monitor (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 36), from Acer, is now available in the USA. It is a 25″ unit with 2560 x 1440 resolution, a ‘bezel-less’ design and Acer’s flicker-free and …

TDMaverick Expands LG Partnership

by Helen Vince

TDMaverick has expanded its partnership with LG Electronics and will now offer the full range of LG’s business and commercial displays across Western Europe. The agreement covers video wall monitors, large format displays ranging …

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Disappointing Q4 Puts Brakes on IDC’s Tablet Forecast

by Tom Allen

IDC has cut back its five-year forecast for worldwide tablet shipments, following a YoY decline in Q4’14. The firm expects 234.5 million units to be shipped this year, representing a moderate increase of 2.1%. …

Tags:IDC| Mobile Display Monitor| tablets| Vol 22 - Issue 12| Worldwide

Bang & Olufsen to Reorganise AV Business

by Helen Vince

Bang & Olufsen has announced plans to reorganise its AV business in order to “reduce complexity and increase flexibility”. The restructuring will result in a reduction of approximately 125 staff, the majority of which …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Reorganisation & Restructuring| Vol 22 - Issue 12

HTC Expects Double-Digit Smartphone Rise

by Tom Allen

Taiwan’s HTC expects its domestic smartphone shipments to rise more than 50% YoY in Q1. A double-digit rise, possibly higher than 50% is also predicted in Q2 thanks to the launch of the new …

Tags:HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 12