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DivX Certifies MStar

by Super User

MStar’s HEVC TV SoC will be the first digital TV chip to receive DivX’s HEVC Certification. The Certification means that the SoC can playback HEVC UltraHD video using the DivX codec.

Tags:Back Panel| HEVC (H.265)| Large Display Monitor| Mediatek| SOCs| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Christie Velvet is Smooth

by Super User

Christie had a small booth at IBC, but still had lots to show. The first thing we noted was the Christie Velvet LED system which was on display. The company has 2.5mm to 4mm …

Tags:Christie| IBC 2014| Large Display Monitor| LED| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Asustek Signs Bilkom

by Super User

In Turkey, Asustek has appointed Bilkom as distributor for its smartphones and accessories.

Tags:Asus| Large Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Ocean Expands The Grid

by Super User

A new display has been added to Ocean Outdoor’s Grid network (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 36). The Screen @ Bullring South, in Birmingham, is 3.84m x 5.76m with a 10mm pixel pitch.

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Google Takes Aim at Emergings With Android One

by Super User

As expected, Google has launched its first Android One smartphones in India. The initiative is a reference platform where OEMs are offered sub-$100 reference designs, for developing markets. The first three phones are the …

Tags:Google| India| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

GSMA Opposes EBU’s Views on 700MHz

by Super User

The GSMA, representing mobile operators, has called on the European Commission (EC) to hasten the switch of the UHF spectrum (470-790MHz) to mobile data traffic. The current plan is to achieve the move by …

Tags:EBU| GSMA| Large Display Monitor| Spectrum Allocation| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Desktop Growth Fails to Boost OGCC PC Market

by Super User

The combined PC market in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar (‘Other Gulf Cooperation Council’ (OGCC) countries) fell 4.2% YoY in Q2’14, says IDC. Shipments to the region totalled 217,698 units. Bahrain was said to …

Tags:IDC| Large Display Monitor| MEA (Middle East & Africa)| PC Market (Personal Computers - PCs)| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Have we Reached Peak CRT?

by Super User

This article first appeared in the Display Standard newsletter, ‘Veritas et Visus’ (www.veritasetvisus.com) Last month, the UK

Tags:CRT| Large Display Monitor| Recycling| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

ViewSonic Optimises 16:10 Monitors for Extended Use

by Super User

Three new 16:10 displays have been added to ViewSonic’s monitor lineup. All three (24″ VG2438SM and VG2435SM and 22″ VG2235M) are designed for extended office and home use; they have a blue light filter …

Tags:Desktop Monitors| Large Display Monitor| ViewSonic| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Dynamic Focus on 42″ Full HD LCD Public Displays Vol 21 Issue 38

by Super User

This week we are highlighting Public Displays in the 40″ and 42″ Full HD LCD category with 1920 x 1080 resolution. There are 10 brands featured in the advertising. Samsung is at the top …

Tags:dynamic focus| Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| Pricing| Vol 21 - Issue 38| Volume 21

Replacement Demand Targeted by Panasonic

by Super User

A new display series, the LQ70 (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 15), was on show at Panasonic’s stand. Introduced at NAB this year, it consists of 84″ (TH-84LQ70) and 98″ (TH-98LQ70) UltraHD LCD models. …

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DPAA Expands With New Member

by Super User

Clear Channel Airports has joined the USA’s Digital Place Based Advertising Association (DPAA).

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