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HTC Returns to Tech Data

by Super User

Following an alleged fall-out earlier this year, Tech Data Mobile is once again distributing HTC handsets and tablets in the UK.

Tags:Distributors| HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| TechData| Vol 21 - Issue 43| Volume 21

iPad Display Shoot-out: Apple Air 2 and Mini 3

by Super User

One of Apple’s latest tablets is pushing the display boundaries once again, this time with display screen reflection in the Apple iPad Air 2 which cuts the record holder (Samsung’s) number by half with …

Tags:Apple| DisplayMate| Mobile Display Monitor| Testing| Vol 21 - Issue 43| Volume 21

Panasonic Completes 7″ Toughpad Range With Android

by Super User

Panasonic’s 7″ Toughpad range has been completed, with a new Android 4.4.4 model – the Toughpad FZ-B2 – joining existing Windows units. A fanless tablet, the Fz-B2 is IP65-compliant, meets the MIL-STD-810G standard and …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Panasonic| Rugged Displays| tablets| Vol 21 - Issue 43| Volume 21

Qualcomm Facing EC Antitrust Probe

by Super User

A Reuters report suggests that Qualcomm could be facing an investigation by the European Commission into an allegation of anti-competitive behaviour made by a subsidiary of Nvidia four years ago. British firm Icera was …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Monopolies (Anti Trust)| Qualcomm| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Rumour: Tariff Rise to Hit LEDs in China

by Super User

China may raise import tariffs on LEDs from 4% to 10%, local media claims. The move would be taken to advance the country’s own LED chip industry, as well as to protect against competition …

Tags:China| Large Display Monitor| LED| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Nigeria Sets ASO Deadline

by Super User

Analogue switch-off will take place in Nigeria by June next year. The head of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba, said that broadcasters who continue to transmit in analogue after that date will …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| MEA (Middle East & Africa)| Terrestrial (DTT)| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Germany: Falling TV Prices Outpace Rising Sales

by Super User

Compared to the first half of 2013, consumer electronics sales in Germany rose 1.9% in Q1 and Q2 of 2014. The Consumer Electronics Market Index (Cemix), published by the GFU, has shown that total …

Tags:Germany| GFU| Large Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Advantech Leaves Port Choice to Customer

by Super User

Specially designed for areas requiring constant cleaning, Advantech’s FPM-7151W is IP66-certified. The 15.6″ LCD monitor is protected against both dust and jets of water. It is also slim (420 x 269 x 48mm), for …

Tags:Industrial Monitors| Large Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Acer to Set-Up VC Fund

by Super User

Acer is reported to have set up a venture capital fund as it seeks long-term investments to strengthen its technology development. Acer Venture Capital manages more that NT$1 billion ($33.5 million) and is overseen …

Tags:Acer| Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 35| Volume 21

Peerless AV Chooses Ingram Micro

by Super User

Ingram Micro in Germany is now distributing wall and ceiling mounts for video systems from Peerless AV.

Tags:Display Mounts| Distributors| Large Display Monitor| Peerless AV| Vol 21 - Issue 35| Volume 21

KT Makes Ambitious Claims

by Super User

An UltraHD IPTV service will be launched by Korean mobile carrier KT this month. ‘Olleh Giga UHD TV’ will be available through a set-top box, which will feature voice command and the ability to …

Tags:4k| Korea| Large Display Monitor| STBs| UltraHD| Vol 21 - Issue 35| Volume 21

Sharp Expands European Team

by Super User

Sharp has added two new members to its Visual Solutions European management team, with responsibility for developing Sharp’s professional large format display business. Sid Stanley, sales director Europe has over 18 years experience in …

Tags:Europe| Large Display Monitor| People| sharp| Vol 21 - Issue 35| Volume 21