Sampo cooperates with content provider to introduce Cloud TV

Jan 12, 01:50

TV vendor Sampo is cooperating with content provider 5TV and has introduced an LCD TV called Cloud TV which combines a built-in Internet connection, mobile communications and home...

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...

Global LCD TV market grows 31% in 2010, slowing to 13% in 2011, says DisplaySearch

Jan 4, 15:12

Global TV shipments in 2010 will reach more than 247 million units, an increase of 17% from 2009 and the best growth seen since the start of the flat-panel TV transition, according...

Richtek expects 5-10% revenue growth for 1Q11

Jan 4, 11:27

Richtek Technology expects revenues for the first quarter of 2011 to increase 5-10% sequentially on its aggressive efforts in the handset, LED backlight and consumer electronics sectors,...

CMI LED panels to reach 50% of total shipments in 1Q11

Jan 3, 15:33

LED-backlit applications LCD TVs, monitors and notebooks reached 40% of Chimei Innolux's (CMI) total panel shipments in the fourth quarter of 2010, up from 25-30% in the third quarter,...

LCD TV panel manufacturers developing unique specifications for emerging markets, says DisplaySearch

Dec 23, 15:39

LCD TV panel manufacturers are introducing advanced features and enhancements such as 3D, 480Hz frame rates, ultra-slim form factors, and direct-lit LED backlights, but they are also...

LG Display aims to become leading panel supplier in China, says CEO

Dec 20, 16:23

LG Display CEO Young Soo Kwon, commenting on competitor AU Optronics (AUO) receiving approval to set up a 7.5G TFT-LCD panel production plant in China, has claimed that 8.5G is more...

Taiwan market: LED monitors account for 25% of overall monitor market in 3Q10, says IDC

Dec 17, 01:15

Through promotion from LCD monitor vendors such as Chimei and ViewSonic, LED-backlit LCD monitor sales in the third quarter of 2010 in Taiwan reached 125,000 units, accounting for...

Toshiba to reinforce sales and marketing in China

Dec 16, 16:16

Toshiba has announced that the company will aim for sales of two million LCD TVs in the China market in the fiscal year of 2011 ended March 2012 - four times its current target for...

Everlight enters tablet PC backlight supply chain

Dec 16, 01:15

LED chip packaging company Everlight Electronics has reportedly pushed sales of its LED backlight products to the supply chain of table PCs with shipments likely to expand several...

TSMC aims to become top-5 LED player worldwide

Dec 15, 02:10

With its LED lighting R&D center to be finished soon, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) hopes to become a top-five LED player worldwide in the future.

Philips LED lighting revenues to reach 10% of total lighting revenues in 2010

Dec 13, 11:41

LED lighting revenues reached 10% of Royal Philips Electronics' revenues for overall lighting products in the fourth quarter of 2009, and with increasing demand in 2010, the company...

Chimei eyeing China LCD monitor market through Foxconn channels

Dec 9, 16:45

Chimei has announced cooperation with Foxconn Electronics' (Hon Hai Precision Industry's) channel retailers to develop the China market and is aiming for revenues from overseas markets...

US LCD TV market suffers first on-year decline in 2010, says iSuppli

Dec 8, 16:23

US shipments of LCD TVs are expected to decrease on an annual basis for the first time in history in 2010, with sales impacted by lingering economic concerns and slow price declines...

Taiwan market: Asustek ranks top in LCD monitor market in 2010

Dec 8, 01:45

Asustek Computer will be the leading vendor in Taiwan's LCD monitor market in 2010 with almost 30% market share due to bundled sales of monitors and desktops through procurement pr...

Cost-effectiveness to become the priority in LCD TV and monitor segments in 2011, says WitsView

Dec 7, 16:27

The projection for the global LCD TV shipments is around 180 million units in 2010, increasing by 25% on year, which is lower than the 40% on year growth in 2009. The huge price gap...

Amtran November revenues up almost 20% sequentially

Dec 6, 16:30

Amtran Technology has posted consolidated revenues of NT$8.6 billion (US$284.11 million) for November 2010, an increase of 19.33% sequentially and 18.54% on year.

BLU maker Radiant sees November revenues up slightly

Dec 6, 11:25

Backlight unit (BLU) supplier Radiant Opto-Electronics has posted consolidated revenues of NT$4.59 billion (US$151.64 million) for November, up 1.1% sequentially and 45.01% on year,...

Taiwan market: Upcoming IT Month helps to increase market share of LED-backlit products

Dec 3, 01:40

LED-backlit TV's share in the Taiwan LCD TV market is expected to reach 20% at the end of 2010, while market share of LED-backlit monitors is also expected to reach 20% at the end...

LED TV inventory rising on flat LCD TV sales during Black Friday

Dec 1, 02:00

Overall LCD TV sales during the Black Friday holidays were flat due to the conservative attitude of consumers, as well as lower than expected price drops for LED-backlit LCD TVs,...

Vizio and Samsung split leadership in US TV market in 3Q10, says iSuppli

Nov 23, 15:56

In the latest twist in the battle between Vizio and Samsung Electronics for leadership in the US TV market, Vizio managed to retake the top ranking in LCD TV shipments, while Samsung...

Amtran eyeing LED lighting market

Nov 22, 14:29

Amtran Technology plans to enter the LED lighting market and will focus on household lighting systems, with products to be launched carrying prices as low as US$10 in the North America...

Fierce Black Friday competition sees 32-inch LCD TV price drop below US$200

Nov 18, 16:54

With demand for LCD TVs remaining weak, vendors have started a fierce price war in North America market for the upcoming Black Friday sales. Wal-Mart is providing sub-US$200 32-inch...

Unity Opto expects revenue growth of 75% for 2010, over 70% for 2011

Nov 18, 01:55

LED packaging house Unity Opto Technology expects revenues of NT$7 billion (US$228 million) for 2010, hiking 75% from 2009, and revenues to increase 71.4% to NT$12 billion in 2011,...

Large-size TFT shipments and revenues fell as supply chain sought inventory reductions in 3Q10, says DisplaySearch

Nov 12, 12:08

Shipments of large-size TFT-LCDs over 9.1-inch fell to 163 million units in the third quarter of 2010, with 4% sequential decline, but 7% on year growth. Revenues reached US$21.3...

Russian LCD TV sales continue to soar, says iSuppli

Nov 12, 11:59

With their hold intensifying on the Russian TV market, LCD TVs will cause the sales of older CRTs to disappear in the country within 4-5 years, according to the market research firm...

FPD International 2010: LG Display shows thinnest 42-inch LED TV

Nov 12, 02:25

LG Display is showcasing the world's thinnest 42-inch LED-backlit LCD TV at the ongoing FPD International 2010 in Makuhari, Japan, from November 10 to 12.

Global LCD monitor market to stay flat or drop slightly in 2010

Nov 10, 10:52

CCFL-backlit LCD monitor panel prices have stopped dropping after fast declined in the third quarter of 2010. But the current low levels mean price-sensitive consumers will be more...

Formosa October revenues up, Tekcore down

Nov 10, 02:10

LCD chipmaker Formosa Epitaxy saw its October 2010 revenues increase slightly by 0.04% sequentially, while fellow chipmaker Tekcore reported a 13.76% sequential drop.

LED TV panel demand to increase significantly in January-February 2011, says Lextar president

Nov 3, 02:00

Demand for LED-backlit LCD TV panels will increase significantly in January-February 2011 as TV vendors are planning to launch new models in March, according to David Su, president...

AUO LED TV panel shipments remain flat in 4Q10, CMI expects significant growth

Nov 3, 01:50

AU Optronics (AUO) expects its LED-backlit LCD TV panel shipments to remain flat in the fourth quarter of 2010 as vendors adjust LED-backlit TV shipments, while Chimei Innolux (CMI)...

AUO posts better-than-expected 3Q10 results despite absence of executives

Nov 1, 17:07

Despite the absence of its president LJ Chen, vice chairman HB Chen and Qisda president Hui Hsiung, AU Optronics (AUO) was able to turn in good results for the third quarter of 2010...

Epistar, Formosa report sequential growth in 3Q10 net profits

Oct 29, 01:50

LCD chipmakers Epistar and Formosa Epitaxy saw net profits increase sequentially to NT$1.9 billion (US$61.94 million) and NT$446 million, respectively, for the third quarter of 201...

Coretronic nets NT$1.13 billion in 3Q10 profit

Oct 25, 11:15

Coretronic has posted net profit of NT$1.13 billion (US$36.74 million) for the third quarter of 2010, with an EPS of NT$1.45. Consolidated revenues for the third quarter totaled NT$25.9...

Large-size LCD panel shipments up 1% in September, says DisplaySearch

Oct 22, 16:04

Despite the over-supply situation and rapidly falling panel prices, large-size panel shipments continue to increase from July 2010, especially for LCD TV panels. Shipments of large-size...