Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications to Merge with NEC's Mobile Terminal Unit Sep 14, 2009
Today, Casio's offerings include timepieces, digital cameras, cellular phones, electronic dictionaries, calculators, musical instruments, system equipment, and electronic components such as LCDs. The Casio Group employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, shipping over 100 million products per year, with net sales of 518 billion yen (approx US$5,286 million) in the fiscal year ended March 2009. (PR Newswire)
LG to invest $1 bn in India on R&D Sep 11, 2009
The company is primarily banking on the sale of LCDs and mobile handsets to drive growth in India and is also looking at setting up a production unit for LCDs in the country. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Smartphone migration to capacitive touch screens fuels chip battle Sep 9, 2009
"As LCDs increase in resolution, you don't want a low transparency resistive touch screen." Further, Vyas said, "Capacitive technology can be incorporated inside the LCD (incell). It allows for longer-term integration.". In summing up capacitive technology's overall benefits over resistive, Databean's Inouye said, "It requires less pressure (no stylus), it responds faster, it can handle multiple touches, the active area is larger, and it typically is less susceptible to wear and tear overtime.". (EETimes)
* S Korean giants push rival TVs Sep 7, 2009
LCDs are power-greedy because they consist of two key units X a backlit unit which shines a constant white light and a screen unit that filters out some of the light to create colored images. Samsungs latest models change the backlit source from power-gulping cold compact fluorescents to energy-efficient LEDs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Construction Completed on Tokai University's Solar Car Equipped with Sharp Solar Cells Sep 7, 2009
As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components, while also creating new network businesses. For more information, please visit. (JCN Network, Japan)
* AUO discusses factories with China Sep 4, 2009
AU plans to build a factory in China to make LCDs, the Commercial Times reported yesterday, citing chief financial officer Andy Yang (). Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corp (_ql) is also considering manufacturing displays in China, the newspaper reported, citing Wang Jyh-chao (W), the company president. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Home foreclosures continue to mount Sep 2, 2009
Because education, education, education unfortunately the knuckleheads bought LCDs, mansions, fancy cars, etc. without thinking about whether they had the money or not (EVEN IF THEY LOST THEIR JOB). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
LG Display Plans to Build Biggest LCD Factory in China as Demand Surges Aug 25, 2009
Japans largest maker of LCD TVs, said in June its in talks with a partner in China to start producing LCDs in the country. The Chinese market will become bigger and we plan to review more before making a decision, Samsungs Chang said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
OLED sets not yet on the market Aug 25, 2009
Right now, LCD/LED sets are more expensive than conventional LCDs, but prices will drop as competition heats up. Q: I am looking for a computer for my kids so they can check their e-mail and go online to Disney Channel, Webkinz, etc. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Next-Generation Inorganic LEDs Promise Longer Lives, More Lumens [Slide Show] Aug 22, 2009
Lights and video displays made with energy-efficient are already making strong inroads in consumer and industrial markets long dominated by fluorescent bulbs and liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Although the majority of these LEDs get their from layers of film made from carbon-containing organic compounds, such (OLEDs) may be superseded by LEDs made from inorganic compounds that shine brighter and last longer than OLEDs. (Scientific American)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Aug 20, 2009
photos Before fax machines, ATMs, and LCDs became everyday tech, they were recipients of Rawards. Here are some of this year's winners. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Physicists Make Crystal-Liquid Interface Visible For First Time Aug 17, 2009
27, 2004) Dutch researcher Johan Hoogboom has developed a technique for making LCDs (liquid crystal displays) without the need for cleanrooms. This technique is simpler and cheaper than current methods and is. (Science Daily)
Smartphone war opens door for OELD Aug 14, 2009
Smartphone battle opens door for new OLED technology- Hardware-Infotech-The Economic Times. Smartphone battle opens door for new OLED technology14 Aug 2009, 1230 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Opinion: Kindle ramp surprises amateur pundit Aug 11, 2009
I am truly surprised, making me believe that the Kindle could potentially be a driver for select semiconductors and LCDs. It's not a ''killer app'' but a nice driver. (EETimes)
TECH TIPS: Ask Kim Aug 10, 2009
The televisions are still LCDs. LEDs offer a superior picture to other types of backlights. (USA Today -- Tech)
Averatec N2700: A Netbook-Sized Notebook Aug 7, 2009
If, like us, you've been spoiled by the current generation of LED-backlit laptop LCDs, the Averatec's display will be your first disappointment. With the fluorescent backlight turned up sufficiently for text reading (to our eyes, only its top couple of brightness settings), our test unit's screen was slightly washed out around the edges and dimmer in the middle. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Illinois Tool Works aims to become photonics powerhouse Aug 6, 2009
Lumex manufactures LEDs and LCDs used as optical indicators and information displays. Cal Sensor manufacturers lead selenide and lead sulfide detectors and matching emitters. (EETimes)
PC of the Week (08/04/09) Aug 5, 2009
And the thing is, the Radeon 4850 is more than powerful enough to drive my two Dell 24-inch LCDs and run Crysis Warhead at enthusiast settings at 1920x1200 resolution. This machine will run pretty much any game on the market comfortably, and as a wise man once said, "Perfect is the enemy of good enough." And the PC is whisper quiet; I leave it on 24/7 and barely hear it at night. (IGN PC Games)
Natural iridensence harnessed for reflective displays Jul 27, 2009
Qualcomm claims the displays are as bright as back-lit LCDs, but consume power only when the display is changed ... Phases are controlled to selectively reinforce specific colors, thereby yielding light amplification without the filters and polarizers that cut down on transmitted light from LCDs. (EETimes)
Why the Next Big Brand May Come from Taiwan Jul 22, 2009
Like scores of other Taiwan companies, HTC and Asustek have been laboring in obscurity for years as contract manufacturers, building and in some cases designing PCs, music players, cell phones, LCDs and video games on behalf of well-known brands such as Hewlett-Packard, Motorola and Apple. Taiwan's heavy concentration of contract manufacturers makes the country a high-tech powerhouse but the business model has its limits. (Time.com)
SKorea's LG Display 2Q net profit falls 60 percent Jul 16, 2009
LG Display competes with South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., the world's biggest manufacturer of LCDs. Shares in LG Display, which released earnings results after the stock market closed, rose 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Eighty years of baseball Jul 15, 2009
According to a study conducted by and a shoot-out showed that LCDs have a much narrower off-axis viewing angle than plasma sets: "It means that the 'sweet spot' for seeing an accurate picture on an LCD HDTV is only one person wide,.... with each person seeing a picture with noticeably different coloration.". So much for branding a Sharp picture quality. (EETimes)
Medical Use For Waste Television Screens Jul 14, 2009
Professor James Clark, director of the York Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence and one of the author's of the research, said: "With 2.5 billion liquid crystal displays already reaching the end of their life, and LCD televisions proving hugely popular with consumers, that is a huge amount of potential waste to manage. "It is important that we find ways of recycling as many elements of LCDs as possible so we don't simply have to resort to burying and burning them. " The researchers have... (Science Daily)
Increasing dust speeds melting of mountain snow Jul 1, 2009
Destroys static and leaves surfaces like Eyeglasses, LCDs, even jewelry cleaner longer. Browse a huge selection now. (Yahoo News)
Research and Markets: By 2012, the Cost of a CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) Backlight Unit for a 46" LCD TV Will Be Reduced By Nearly 50% to $122 Jun 30, 2009
But costs remain an issue in the adoption of LED backlights for larger-sized LCDs. Using a new cost model tool developed by this author and validated by industry experts, the model finds that the price decline for LED backlights will be steep, allowing a rapid changeover to begin around 2011. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Japan Stocks Extend Weekly Gain on on Bridgestone, Nippon Electric Targets Jun 26, 2009
Japan Stocks Rise on Forecasts; Property Funds Gain on Rating - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jun 26 04:17 London, Jun 26 09:17 Tokyo, Jun 26 17:17. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Sharp seeks partners to boost panels Jun 6, 2009
Osaka-based Sharp is in talks with a partner in China to start producing LCDs in the worlds fastest-growing major economy, Katayama said without disclosing details. The maker of Aquos-brand TVs is forecasting that sales in China will grow 3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Sharp Is Considering LCD Alliance in Emerging Markets, CEO Katayama Says Jun 5, 2009
Prices of LCDs used in computer monitors and televisions rose in May, researcher DisplaySearch said last month. Prices of most LCD TV panels, measuring between 26 inches and 42 inches, climbed as much as 6 percent, while those for desktop monitors also gained, Austin, Texas-based DisplaySearch said in a statement May 20. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Power-sipping phone displays are closer Jun 4, 2009
Qualcomm's "mirasol" displays are different from regular color LCDs because they don't shine with their own light ... Their sizes can range up to 5 inches diagonally, and the prices should eventually be competitive with LCDs, Cathey said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Capacitive touchscreen scales up for use on netbooks May 27, 2009
(05/26/2009 3:04 PM EDT). Ocular Inc. will demonstrate the first capacitive touchscreen to be used on a netbook at the May 31"June 5 in San Antonio, Texas. The reference design will demonstrate how gesture recognition, made famous by Apple's iPhone, can be enabled on netbook screens of up to 10.4 inches in size. "We have been getting an unbelievable amount of requests for larger-sized touchscreens ever since the iPhone piqued everybody's interest with the first projective capacitive model," said... (EETimes)
Masaru Tamagawa, MD, Sony India May 24, 2009
While the plans for next year (2009-10) have not been finalised yet, the focus will be on LCDs, laptops, digital still cameras, home theatres, MP3 walkman and PlayStation ... The growth categories have been BRAVIA LCDs, Cyber-shot cameras, VAIO Notebooks, PlayStation etc ... Though a complete strategy has not been finalised yet, will surely focus on Bravia LCDs, Vaio laptops and Cyber-shot digital cameras. (India Times)
Industry leader Vizio expands in North Sioux (30) May 24, 2009
In the first quarter of this year, Vizio's share of the North America market for high-definition LCDs grew to 21 percent, as the company retook the top spot from Samsung, according to data compiled by the research firm iSuppli. The weak economy gave Vizio an added boost, as cash-strapped consumers looked for brands that offer a good perceived value. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Review: The Kodak Zi6 Video Camera May 14, 2009
" Along with the camera's lens, the front of the unit sports a mono microphone, speaker and a button for popping out a full-sized USB connector built into the its left side. The thinking behind the built-in USB connector is that it will make plugging the camera into a computer easier. In practice, however, it s a bit frustrating--especially if anything else using a USB port is already connected to your computer. You can also attach the video cam to any device with RCA connectors-- a VCR or... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Kent Displays Awarded Ohio Third Frontier Funding to Develop Next Generation of Electronic Skins Technology May 8, 2009
Founded in 1993, Kent Displays, Inc. is a world leader in the research, development and manufacture of Reflex no power LCDs for unique, sustainable applications including electronic skins, writing tablets, smartcards and eReaders. For more information, go to. (PR Newswire)
* LCD makers to hike price on demand May 4, 2009
AT COST: To decrease their inventories, panel makers have been selling LCDs at below the cost it takes to make them, but will soon raise prices because oversupply has eased By Lisa Wang STAFF REPORTER Monday, May 04, 2009, Page 12. Liquid-crystal-display (LCD) panel makers are expected to hike their prices for certain PC and TV panels by an additional 2 percent to 3 percent in the first half of this month because nascent recovery has provided leeway for money-losing panel suppliers to increase... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Pulling the Plug on Plasma May 2, 2009
Yes, they use more power than LCDs of similar size, but this is hardly a key factor for most HDTV buyers ... Still, these companies all make LCDs too, and I have to wonder how long it will be before more of them give up on plasma. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Sematech, TOK to develop 22-nm resists Apr 30, 2009
is a manufacturer of photoresists for semiconductors and LCDs. Related Links. (EETimes)
The Nintendo DS and i Apr 30, 2009
25 inch LCDs - the DS Lite's screen was only 3 inches across. Both the DSi and its predecessors are capable of displaying 260,000 colors. (The Daily Campus, CT)
NEC Electronics in Talks to Combine with Renesas Tachnology Apr 30, 2009
They also make chips that operate LCDs. Falling prices for computer memory forced Taiwan's government to try to reorganize the US$23. (JCN Network, Japan)
Review: Dell Studio XPS 16 Apr 28, 2009
In LCDs, 16 is the New 15 ... The screen is also brighter than on most laptops Dell claims a brightness level of 300 for the panel, versus 200 nits for typical notebook LCDs and the wide 130-degree viewing angle means you can use the machine to present to a group gathered around a conference table. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Easy, economical remote backup protects files Apr 28, 2009
A: You can get products like PixelClean and Klear Screen that are designed specifically for cleaning LCDs, but you really don't need a special cleaner. Go to the drugstore or supermarket and get yourself a $2 bottle of 70 percent isopropyl rubbing alcohol. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toshiba Beats Operating Loss Forecast on Memory Chip Sales, TV Division Apr 18, 2009
Investors who arent limited to Japan probably prefer Samsung, as the South Korean company will likely outperform Toshiba once demand for LCDs, NAND and mobile phones bottoms out, said , who oversees about $1 billion at Mizuho Asset Management Co.. To contact the reporters on this story: Hiroshi Suzuki in Tokyo at hsuzuki5@bloomberg. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Sharp advances production at first 10th-generation LCD factory Apr 17, 2009
The G10 factory in Sakai is the key to the highly efficient production of LCDs for this growth market ... "Business with LCDs and other electronic components makes up around one-third of Sharp s sales. The construction of the G10 factory and the Shift in production are essential to remain competitive in the components' business as well", explains Maximilian Huber, President of Sharp Microelectronics Europe the significance of the new plant. (EETimes)
Fujitsu Updates Business PC Lineups Apr 14, 2009
The FMV-ESPRIMO line includes a new model with industry-leading energy efficiency of 24W. In addition, by using power-saving liquid-crystal displays (LCDs), power requirements were reduced by roughly 30%(3) compared to Fujitsu's previous models ... The use of power-saving liquid-crystal panels enables a 30% reduction in the power requirement for the VL-177SEL LCDs. (JCN Network, Japan)
* Taiwanese panel makers to gradually increase capacity Apr 13, 2009
The institute said that although the supply of large-sized LCDs outstripped demand in the first quarter, the actual supply-demand relationship did not deteriorate as panel makers have been keeping their capacity utilization rate below 35 percent in an effort to clean out idle inventories. Major panel makers at home and abroad will begin production on their next-generation production lines in the second half of this year, further challenging the relationship of supply to demand in the market,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* The worst is over: new Chi Mei president Apr 13, 2009
Wang said LCD monitors would continue to replace cathode ray tubes, while plasma display panels were no longer a competitor for LCDs, which shows that thin-film transistor technology dominates the monitor market, he said. The panel industry is not a sunset industry, Wang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Resisting the Touchscreen Blight Apr 11, 2009
I m extremely picky about keeping my computer and iPod displays, TV screens, digital camera preview LCDs, etc. clean and free of smears and smudges, and I recoil reflexively from touching them, so touchscreens are massively counterintuitive for me to almost the degree of a phobia. (Salon)
Asia Technology Stocks, Carmakers Gain; Banks Fall on Sumitomo Mitsui Loss Apr 11, 2009
6 percent to 32,100 won after the Seoul Economic Daily said the worlds second-largest maker of LCDs is in talks to sell panels to Sony Corp.. Isuzu rallied 12 percent to 155 yen, the highest since Nov. 11. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Dell Updates Vostro Laptops, Holds the Line on Prices Apr 10, 2009
Other enhancements include the choice of an LED-backlit LCD screen on the Vostro 1520; the display consumes less power while also delivering a brighter, higher-contrast image than traditional LCDs. The Vostro 1520 and 1720 can be outfitted with high-resolution panels. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Sharp Reports First Loss Since 1956, Missing Estimates as Sales Decline Apr 8, 2009
We are facing falling prices for LCDs and LCD TVs, and a slowdown in sales growth of those products, Katayama told reporters in Tokyo. Also, we are losing our competitive edge in the LCD business at our old LCD TV factories. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
On new cell phones, QWERTY eases out 1-2-3 Apr 3, 2009
Since OLEDs emit their own light, rather than filtering a fluorescent backlight like LCDs, they can save on battery life and provide better image quality. The Impression has a 3. (MSNBC -- Technology)
E-books open new chapter for LCD makers Apr 1, 2009
Because they require no backlighting like traditional LCDs, e-books consume far less power and are also much lighter ... That is still much smaller than about $72 billion for large LCDs last year. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Toshiba and Panasonic Agree on LCD Joint Venture Transfer Apr 1, 2009
Tokyo, Apr 1, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Toshiba Corporation (TSE:6502, "Toshiba") and Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC/ TSE: 6752, "Panasonic") announced that today the two companies have signed a share transfer agreement under which Toshiba will acquire all of Panasonic's shares in Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. (TMD), a joint venture that develops, manufactures and sells liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light emitting displays (OLEDs) ... Established in 2002, TMD is an... (JCN Network, Japan)
Toshiba to take 100% stake in LCD venture Mar 30, 2009
3% of the global market for small and mid-sized LCDs in 2008, second only to Sharp Corps 20 ... Earlier this month NEC Corp said it would close an LCD plant in Japan while Sony Corp and Seiko Epson Corp announced they were considering an alliance in small-sized LCDs. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Samsung to accelerate 'green' product efforts Mar 27, 2009
The shift towards ''green'' DRAMs, hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs) and LCDs will enable lower power systems and new applications, Elliott said. Green technology needs to ''accelerate over the next several years,'' he added. (EETimes)
Sharp to Introduce Receiver Tuner Module for One-Seg Digital Broadcasts Mar 27, 2009
As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components, while also creating new network businesses. For more information, please visit. (JCN Network, Japan)
Zinc oxide gives green shine to new photoconductors Mar 19, 2009
The material has a detectivity level comparable to amorphous silicon, which is widely used in large-area electronics applications, such as liquid-crystal displays (LCDs). Stupp and his research team designed a novel nanoscale architecture that places the inorganic component (zinc oxide) right next to the organic component, with this pattern alternating over and over, like pages in a book. (EurekAlert!)
Amulet Technologies Selects ISSI Memory for GUI Applications Mar 18, 2009
March 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), a leader in advanced memory solutions, today announced that Amulet Technology has selected ISSI as the Synchronous SDRAM and SRAM vendor of choice for use with its graphical user interface (GUI) processors for LCDs and touch panels. These high-end feature-rich GUI solutions provide 24-bit color and alpha-blending to provide photo-realistic graphics. (Primezone Releases)
The Society for Information Display Rounds up Impressive Slate of Speakers, Sessions for Display Week 2009 in San Antonio Mar 18, 2009
As the acknowledged mainstream display technology, liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are working to maintain their advantage as the most cost-effective source of high-quality displays. Manufacturers of LCDs are working hard to extend this advantage through improvements in performance and features ... He will also delve into touch interfaces, three-dimensional (3-D) displays, viewing angle control, and other technologies and applications that may help ensure LCDs future viability. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Epson Unveils Four New Affordable Projectors With Robust Feature Set for K-12 Educators Mar 16, 2009
The company's extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs are renowned for their superior quality, functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko-Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and was recently added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. (PR Newswire)
Go green to $ave green Mar 15, 2009
And if you re buying a new TV, keep in mind that plasma sets consume more energy than LCDs. Teenagers in the house can help, too. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Asian Stocks Rise Amid Japan, China Stimulus Optimism; PetroChina Advances Mar 13, 2009
The company will buy equipment for manufacturing LCDs from Seiko Epson as part of their alliance, the companies said yesterday. Crown surged 13 percent to A$5. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Seiko Epson and Sony Begin Discussions Regarding Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Liquid Crystal Display Businesses Mar 12, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 12, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") and Sony Corporation ("Sony") today announced that they will begin discussions about an alliance in the field of small and medium-sized liquid crystal displays (LCDs), including the transfer of a part of business assets of Epson to Sony. The parties hope to enter into a legally-binding definitive agreement by the end of June, 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
Seiko Epson to Reorganize to Focus on Profitable Printer, Projector Units Mar 11, 2009
Seiko Epson will only produce LCDs at its facility in Tottori prefecture, western Japan, Tezuka said. Seiko Epson in January reversed its full-year net income forecast to a loss of 4 billion yen ($41 million) as the stronger yen cut overseas earnings and the global recession damped demand for chips and flat panels. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
3-D TV scheme seeks to replace regular TVs Mar 5, 2009
For high-end LCDs, digital light projectors and plasma TVs, Hyundai, Samsung, Wistron and others are using Altera FPGA versions of DDD's algorithms for automatic conversions to 3-D and to sense native 3-D content. It is then translated for display. (EETimes)
