Price competition for large-size TV segment to heat up in 2012

Jan 3, 12:21

With the prices of large-size LCD TVs continuing to fall in North America and Taiwan, coupled with capacity ramps by China-based panel makers, price competition in the large-size...

China market: 39.9 million FPD TVs to be sold in 2012, says AVC

Jan 3, 01:00

Sales of FPD (flat panel display) TVs in the China market in 2012, due to the impact of European financial troubles and approaching to market saturation in large cities, will grow...

Digitimes Research: Samsung may cut LCD panel orders for Taiwan after Sony exit from S-LCD

Jan 2, 10:28

Sony has been cooperating with Samsung Electronics on the TFT LCD business since 2004 when the Japan vendor was optimistic about the growth of the LCD TV market. Large-size panel...

Global LCD TV shipments to grow slowly in 2012, say sources

Dec 30, 14:07

Following a flat performance in 2011, global shipments of large-size display products will continue to grow at a slow pace in 2012, with LCD TV shipments to post a growth around 10%,...

Holiday TV prices in 4Q11 expected to reach new milestones, says DisplaySearch

Dec 28, 14:20

According to DisplaySearch, average US street prices for all LCD TV sizes up to 46-inch will be below US$1,000 for the first time, and all 32-inch, including high frame-rate LED models,...

US flat-panel TV pricing at lowest level in eight months in November, says IHS iSuppli

Dec 22, 11:05

The prevailing economic uncertainty, along with frantic efforts among television manufacturers to boost year-end sales, combined to drive down the price of US flat-panel TVs to their...

L&T Display Technology to close Xiamen TV plant

Dec 22, 01:30

The Xiamen TV plant of L&T Display Technology, a joint venture between TPV Technology and LG Display, has decided to discontinue its operations with industry sources indicating...

Notebook ODMs picking up the pace in inland China production

Dec 20, 01:15

Notebook ODMs such as Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics have both recently picked up their pace in production in inland China with Compal's plants in Chengdu set to produce 10...

China market: Gome places large volume LCD TV orders with 14 brand vendors, reports say

Dec 19, 15:04

China-base electronics retailer Gome Electrical Appliances Holdings reportedly has placed orders with 14 brand vendors for a total of CNY53.6 billion (US$8.47 billion) worth of LCD...

Monthly production of LCD TVs rises to record high, says DisplaySearch

Dec 16, 14:11

As global LCD TV brands ramp up production for the fourth quarter 2011 holiday period, LCD TV production is nearing a record high. Of the TV brands surveyed by NPD DisplaySearch,...

Global LED TV penetration rate to reach 40% in 2011

Dec 16, 13:55

The penetration rates of LED TVs in the world's three major markets – the US, Europe and China – have climbed to 40-50% in the third quarter of 2011, which will bring...

Sampo posts on-year revenue growth in November

Dec 15, 15:54

Taiwan-based household appliance vendor Sampo has posted revenues of NT$982 million (US$32.45 million) for November, up 7% on year. For the first 11 months of 2011, revenues amounted...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD TV shipments slowing down

Dec 13, 16:01

LCD TVs shipped by Taiwan-based makers are expected to reach 12.36 million units in the fourth quarter of 2011, up 9.6% sequentially and 1.5% on year, according to data released by...

Taiwan market: 3D TV penetration rate to reach 14-15% in 2012

Dec 9, 17:06

Chimei, BenQ and other vendors are expected to launch more 3D TV models in the Taiwan market in 2012 with the penetration rate of 3D TVs in the local TV market to reach 14-15% in...

TCL to continue purchasing AUO TV panels

Dec 6, 14:26

TCL will produce about 15 million TV panels from its own 8.5G flat panel lines in 2012 but will continue to cooperate with AU Optronics (AUO) as it still has to outsource about 50-60%...

Amtran sees November revenues up 20%

Dec 5, 15:29

Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has reported November consolidated revenues of NT$7.22 billion (US$239 million), a 20.24% increase on month. Amtran attributed the increase...

Taiwan TV makers to begin volume shipments of direct-type LED-backlit TVs

Dec 2, 14:38

While Korea-based TV makers have begun volume production of direct-type LED-backlit TVs for the entry-level market, fellow Taiwan makers are expected to start shipping comparable...

TCL, Sampo to sign cooperation pact

Dec 1, 10:32

China-based vendor TCL is expected to sign a strategic alliance agreement with Taiwan-based vendor Sampo for purchases and distribution of each other's products. Sampo is expected...

Low-cost direct type LED backlights for LCD TV panels to emerge in 2012, says DisplaySearch

Nov 30, 14:26

Two important large-area TFT LCD trends are on the horizon: higher resolution tablet PC panels and the emergence of low-cost direct type LED-backlit panels, according to DisplaySea...

Taiwan market: Sony to lead in 2011 LCD TV sales

Nov 30, 12:16

Sony will continue to maintain its market leadership in the LCD TV market in Taiwan in 2011 and will also reach its sales target set for the year, according to Sony Taiwan.

Panel shipments likely to be flat in December

Nov 30, 01:15

Black Friday helped to stimulate sales of LCD TVs causing inventory levels to decrease. Coupled with anticipation for sales during the Lunar New Year, panel makers expect December...

Compal, TPV land 2012 LCD TV orders from Panasonic, say sources

Nov 24, 01:10

Compal Electronics and TPV Technology have reportedly landed LCD TV orders from Panasonic for 2012 as the Japan-based branded vendor is increasing its outsourcing of LCD TVs to cut...

Taiwan government seeks cooperation between AUO and CMI

Nov 23, 15:44

Taiwan's minister of the Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) Christina Liu has met with top executives of AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) recently, raising...

LCD TV shipments rebound ahead of 2011 holiday selling period, says DisplaySearch

Nov 22, 15:08

The year 2011 has been a challenging year for the TV industry. Sluggish consumer demand in developed regions, like North America, Japan and Western Europe, has led to poor profitability...

Foxconn to land more ODM TV orders from Sony in 2012; to compete with TPV for top-ranking

Nov 16, 15:02

The ranking of Taiwan-based LCD TV ODMs may undergo a major shift in 2012 due to increased outsourcing from Sony as well as Sony's switching part of its orders from Wistron to Foxconn...

Large-size TFT LCD shipments flat in the 3Q11, says DisplaySearch

Nov 16, 11:11

Shipments of large-size TFT LCD panels were 185.5 million units in third-quarter 2011, flat compared to the previous quarter. However, the figure shows an increase of 12% on year...

Shipments of LCD TV panels to decrease in November

Nov 15, 16:17

Although the average utilization rate of panel makers in October increased to 75% from 68% in September, the increase was due to increases at South Korea-based panel firms, which...

China market: International branded TV vendors strengthening sales in tier-3 to 4 cities

Nov 11, 12:02

International branded TV vendors have recently stepped up their marketing efforts to boost sales in tier-3 and tier-4 cities in China, whereas local brand vendors have strengthened...

LCD panel fab loading rates increase in October, says DisplaySearch

Nov 11, 10:23

Over the past few months, TFT LCD panel makers have been controlling production to minimize inventories and reduce losses. Despite this, according to DisplaySearch, October loading...

US football season kickoff sends TV sales, prices soaring, says IHS

Nov 10, 11:21

The onset of the US National Football League (NFL) season propelled higher sales of large-sized flat panel televisions in October, pushing up overall TV prices in the United States...

China market: Smart TV demand in 2012 expected to reach 18 million units

Nov 9, 15:46

Demand for smart TVs in the China market may top 18 million units in 2012, accounting for 40% of China's entire TV market, according to an estimate by market research firms in Chin...

Panel makers report mixed October revenues

Nov 9, 01:25

AU Optronics (AUO) has reported October revenues decreased 5.2% on month. Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) also saw October revenues fall 2.6%. HannStar reported October revenues with...