Seasonal demand can still be expected in 2H11, says MediaTek chairman

Jun 16, 11:09

Seasonal demand can still be expected in the second half of 2011 although the global IT industry is unlikely to post strong growth in the period, according to MediaTek chairman Tsai...

Himax unveils 3D timing controller for naked-eye 3D panels

Jun 14, 13:45

Himax Technologies has unveiled an industry-leading 3D timing controller (3D TCON) for naked-eye 3D panels, suitable for handheld applications including tablet PCs, digital photo...

3D TV panel penetration rate may reach 12.3% for 2011

Jun 7, 14:32

Major LCD panel firms Samsung Electronics, LG Display, AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) have been focusing on increasing the shipments for 3D TV applications.

Commentary: Slow is better than fast for the TV industry

Jun 1, 16:52

The price for TV panels has been increasing recently and hopefully it will enhance the performance of large-size panel makers. The downward trend of the price for panels has been...

3D TV panel shipments soar 104% in 1Q11, says DisplaySearch

Jun 1, 13:43

DisplaySearch anticipates that shipments of 3D LCD TV panels will account for 16.8% of total LCD TV panels shipped in the fourth quarter of 2011, and 12.3% for all of the year.

MStar likely to be dethroned from top TV solution ranking position

May 31, 14:11

MStar Semiconductor, currently the world's largest vendor of TV chips, is expected to be dethroned from its top-ranking position due to recent advancement in sales gained by rivals...

Rising demand for 3D TV in 2H11 to benefit PCB makers, says TPT

May 25, 13:49

The impact of the off-season effect on sales of PCB products in the second quarter of 2011 will not be strong, and the rising demand for 3D TVs will increase panel sales in the second...

Sony to decrease TV shipments target

May 25, 01:10

Due to low sales for its LCD TV department, Sony might decrease shipment targets by 20-30%, according to industry sources. Sony predicted optimistically in 2010 that shipments will...

Taiwan-based TV makers aim to increase 3D TV penetration

May 24, 01:40

Taiwan-based firms have not been able to achieve a high penetration of the 3D TV market. Firms such as Chimei Innolux (CMI) and BenQ will be introducing new lines of 3D TVs in the...

LCD panel industry should focus on high value-added, profitable products, says AUO executive VP

May 20, 10:29

The TFT-LCD panel industry has witnessed many changes since it began to take shape more than 10 years, some of the latest being the appearance of smartphones, tablet PCs, LED, and...

China-based Skyworth to use MediaTek single-chip 3D TV solutions

May 18, 01:25

MediaTek has announced that China-based TV vendor Skyworth has decided to adopt its 60Hz/120Hz polarized/shutter single-chip 3D TV solutions for the production of K08-, E82- and E92RD-series...

Cost is the key to prevail in 3D TV market

May 17, 12:07

The market of 3D TV can be divided into two camps: shutter and polarizer types, the former supported by Samsung Electronics and Chimei Innolux (CMI) and the latter supported by AU...

China market: 3D TV penetration rate tops over 10% during Labor Day holidays

May 12, 01:25

Sales of 3D TVs accounted for over 10% of total LCD TV sales in the China market during the Labor Day holidays in early May 2011, with models coming from China-based TV vendors accounting...

Global 3D TV shipments to soar by nearly 500% in 2011, says IHS iSuppli

May 6, 11:38

Driven by a pronounced change in marketing and promotion strategies as well as price declines and an increasing availability of content, worldwide shipments of 3D TVs will catapult...

50% of penetration for LED TV in 2011, says AUO executive VP

Apr 28, 16:10

Despite the weak demand on the consumer end causing doubts in the growth of LED-backlit LCD TVs, the growth of CCFL models in the market is still curbed, according to Paul Peng, executive...

Taiwan market: LGE aims to boost its share of local TV market to 25% in 2011

Apr 14, 01:35

LG Electronics (LGE) expects its share of Taiwan's LCD TV market to expand to 25% in 2011, from 14% in 2010, and sales of 3D TVs will account for 5% of total LCD TVs it sells in the...

China market: 3D TV prices may fall by over 25% in 2011

Apr 12, 15:44

In the China market, as many as 12 vendors have unveiled 3D LCD TVs ranging from 37 to 55 inches and many of them will launch pricing campaigns to promote their 3D sets in the upcoming...

Toshiba expected to launch glass-free 3D notebooks in 2H11, say sources

Apr 6, 11:53

Following its successful launch of glass-free 3D TVs in late 2010, Toshiba is expected to launch its glass-free 3D notebooks in the second half of 2011, according to industry sources...

BenQ aims at double LCD TV shipments in 2011

Mar 30, 01:25

With sales in China, the middle East, and Asia Pacific regions, BenQ aims to boost its LCD TV sales to 400,000-500,000 units in 2011, up from 200,000-30,000 units in 2010.

Samsung aims for 30% of Smart TV market in 2011

Mar 25, 01:45

Samsung Electronics is actively promoting Smart TV to compete with Sony's Google TV and aims to ship 12 million units in 2011, accounting for 30% of the global Smart TV shipments.

China market: LCD TV sales to grow only 10% in 2012

Mar 24, 16:23

The LCD TV market in China will become mature in 2012 with annual sales growth to drop to 10% compared to a 40% growth recorded in 2010 and a 15-18% growth projected for 2011, according...

CMI aims to account for 20% of China 3D TV market in 2011

Mar 22, 01:40

Chimei Innolux (CMI) has showcased a series of 3D display panels covering from 23.6- to 65-inch at the FPD China 2011, and the company expects to account for 20% of the three million...

Taiwan market: LG to introduce 3D products in 2011

Mar 11, 11:51

LG Electronics (LGE) is optimistic about 3D business opportunities and plans to introduce a complete 3D series of products in Taiwan, and expects 3D to become a basic function for...

US TV prices decline to make way for new models, says IHS iSuppli

Mar 10, 15:26

Pricing for flat-panel TVs in the United States fell for a third consecutive month in February as manufacturers sought to clear old inventory and make room for new 2011 models, according...

Amtran posts February consolidated revenues of NT$5.4 billion

Mar 7, 15:39

Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has announced consolidated revenues of NT$5.4 billion (US$183.55 million) for February 2011, up 21% sequentially and 26% on year.

Vizio maintains leading position in North America LCD TV market in 2010

Feb 25, 01:15

Vizio is expected to remain in the top position in the North America LCD TV market in the 2010, according to Amtran Technology, a major maker of LCD TVs for Vizio.

Global TV shipment growth improves to 15% on year in 4Q10 as LCD share surges, says DisplaySearch

Feb 23, 11:33

Global TV shipment growth improved in the fourth quarter of 2010 after falling sharply in the third quarter of 2010, rising 15% on year to a record 77.6 million units, according to...

TSMC, NTU develop first 40nm 3D TV chip

Newswatch - Feb 17, 11:10

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced a collaboration with National Taiwan University (NTU) to develop what the foundry claims is the world's first 3D TV...

Glasses-free 3D to become mainstream in 1-2 years, says AUO

Feb 9, 01:55

AU Optronics (AUO) plans to start shipments of glasses-free 3D products, mainly for IT (notebook and monitor) products, in 2011 and expects glasses-free 3D technology to become mainstream...

Large-size LED-backlit LCD panels to reach 67% market share in 2011, says IHS iSuppli

Jan 21, 11:35

An estimated 67% of large-size LCD panels will use LEDs in 2011, compared to 44% in 2010, and the shipments of large-size LED-backlit LCD panels will reach 495.6 million units in...

CES 2011: Samsung unveils ultra-slim, high performance plasma TVs

Jan 7, 15:55

At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung Electronics, continued to raise the industry bar for plasma TVs with its extended plasma TV line-up of 16 new models...

CES 2011: Smart TVs, 3D TVs and tablet PCs to be the spotlights

Jan 6, 01:20

Samsung Electronics and Sony are both preparing to promote their smart TV businesses at CES 2011, which will start on January 5. Samsung is displaying its smart TV advertisement on...

China market: Fewer holiday days to dampen overall flat-panel TV sales during New Year to Lunar New Year in 2011

Jan 5, 01:50

Overall flat-panel TV sales during the New Year to Lunar New Year period in China are expected to drop due to their being about ten days of holidays fewer compared to 2010.

CES 2011: LG to introduce 72-inch full LED 3D TV

Jan 4, 16:37

Seoul, Dec. 27, 2010 - LG Electronics will unveil the 72-inch LZ9700, the world's largest Full LED-backlight LCD 3D TV (FULL LED 3D TV) at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The LZ9700 gives...