iSuppli: LCD 40-42 Inch Model Prices to Fall
Posted July 30, 2005 to News
Market research firm iSuppli says that because of a glut in LCD inventory worldwide, the average price of LCD panels for manufacturers dropped $1,000 this month to $1,125. This roughly
Panasonic VIERA Flat Panel TVs
Posted February 16, 2005 to News
Panasonic has introduced a range of flat panel displays coined "VIERA". The plasma VIERA displays will be available in three plasma screen TV sizes--the 50-inch, high-definition TH-50PV30, the 42-inch TH-42PA30
Plasma TV Prices Falling for Super Bowl
Posted February 02, 2005 to News
Plasma and other big screen digital televisions are falling in price just in time for the Super Bowl. At Costco last month, a coupon for $400 off a 42-inch, high-definition
Pioneer PDP-435SX Wins Award
Posted January 30, 2005 to News, Reviews
According to the January 13 announcement of the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ), the Pioneer PDP-435SX digital high-definition plasma TV has been named the recipient of the ECCJ Chairman's Award
Fujitsu Rumoured to Consider Exiting Plasma Business
Posted January 29, 2005 to News
First, Sony and Toshiba were rumoured to be exiting the plasma display business. Now, there is an AFP report suggesting that Fujitsu is re-evaluating its plasma display business and may
NEC N940 and N840 Cell Phones Come with Built-in TV
For the Chinese market only, NEC announced two new handsets capable of displaying television (analog, unfortunately). The NEC N940 is a dualband handset (900/1800MHz) equiped with a large, bright 2.1
Samsung's New OLED Display
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Continuing its innovation in the digital television sphere, Samsung Electronics has developed the world's largest organic light emitting diode display for HDTVs. Brighter, slimmer and more power efficient, the 21-inch
China's New DTV Chip
Posted January 26, 2005 to News
Fudan University in Shanghai has developed China's first DTV chip. The "Zhongshi No.1" chip supposedly outperforms US and European sensitivity and anti-jamming standards and at a lower cost. It is hoped
Sony and Toshiba to Exit China PDP Market
Posted January 22, 2005 to News
SinoCast reports that Sony and Toshiba will exit the Chinese plasma display panel market and focus on LCD TV-based televisions. With plasma displays contributing 60 percent or more to the
Samsung TX-R3079WH SlimFit Review
Posted January 21, 2005 to News, Reviews
While the world is taking notice of flat panel televisions, major manufacturers are also rolling out some cathode ray tube models for this year. Samsung will market 3 thin
LCD TV and Plasma TV Survey Results
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A joint survey conducted by Taiwan's Market Intelligence Center and Synovate revealed some interesting trends about consumers considering plasma TV and/or LCD TV purchases. First off, the survey showed that
Philips 30-inch MiraVision Flat Panel TV
Posted January 19, 2005 to News, Reviews
Philips has announced a 30-inch version of its ultramodern LCD TV, the "Mirror TV." Available in the first quarter of 2005 for custom orders with a suggested price range from
Philips 32PF9630A 32-inch LCD TV
Philips' recently announced 32-inch LCD TV (32PF9630A) will be the first Philips' TV using its proprietary ClearLCD technology to be launched in the US market. ClearLCD uses scanning and
Samsung Develops Largest Plastic TFT-LCD Display
Posted January 18, 2005 to News
Samsung has developed a new flexible LCD panel made from plastic. The LCD display measures 5 inches and weighs 0.8 ounces. LCD panels are traditionally made from glass and
LCD-LED TV Showcased at CES
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Samsung showcased a new type of LCD television at Las Vegas CES - the LCD-LED TV. Traditional LCD televisions rely on a florescent backlight to illuminate the screen (called "cold
Sharp Aquos claims 36 percent of world LCD TV market
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Sharp Corp. said Thursday, January 13, 2005 that production of its Aquos series LCD flat-panel televisions had reached five million units in exactly four years since their debut in
WinBook PowerSpec 30-inch LCD TV
Posted January 17, 2005 to News, Reviews
WinBook has introduced a $999 HDTV-ready 30-inch LCD TV and $999 Media Center PC. The 30 inch LCD TV is priced 50% less than Dell's 30 inch LCD TV
LG 60PY2DR / LG 50PY2DR Plasma TVs with built-in DVR
LG intends to introduce a pair of plasma TVs with built-in DVR in the second quarter of 2005. The LG 60PY2DR, a 60-inch version, will retail for $15,000, and the