Taiwan market: Tsann Kuen to launch affordable 50-inch LED TV

Apr 12, 15:12

Tsann Kuen, a large IT and consumer electronics retail chain in Taiwan, will launch a 50-inch direct-type LED-backlit LCD TV under its own brand Fujimaru in the Taiwan market at NT$19,900...

Vizio aims to bump up TV sales to 6.5 million units in 2013, says chairman

Jan 28, 16:21

Vizio hopes to bump up its TV sales in 2013 to 6.5 million units, up 20% on year, according to company chairman Wang Wei.

Vizio hopes to bump up market share for 60-inch LED TVs

Dec 12, 21:55

Vizio will sell its 60-inch LED backlit TV for US$998 through the end of 2012 and hopes that it can tackle 200,000 in sales during the year-end holidays in North America, according...

Vizio to launch 70-inch LCD TVs in North America at end of 2012

Oct 19, 11:03

Vizio, a vendor affiliated with Taiwan-based maker Amtran Technology, has been selling 60-inch LCD TVs at US$998 in the North America market and will reportedly launch a 70-inch model...

Taiwan market: Prices for large-size LCD TVs drop

Oct 16, 10:40

In the Taiwan market, the retail price for 50-inch LCD TVs launched by Taiwan-based vendor Chimei has fallen to below NT$30,000 (US$1,000) and a 65-inch LED-backlit 3D TV launched...

Amtran reports 86% on-year increase in consolidated revenues

Sep 7, 01:05

Amtran has reported an 86% on-year increase in consolidated revenues for the month of August due to the flat screen TV market heating up in North America.

Vizio retakes lead in US LCD TV market; Samsung maintains overall TV dominance

Jul 13, 12:01

One year after falling to second place, Vizio in the first quarter reclaimed leadership in the US LCD TV market as consumers flocked to buy its affordable sets, according to the IHS...

Vizio and BenQ to release new LCD TV models despite dropping TV prices

Jun 25, 15:50

Vizio and BenQ will put out new large-sized TV models that have more value-added features such as 3D and Internet connectivity along with new direct-type LED models in July despite...

Foxconn may receive large-size TV orders from Vizio, say sources

May 7, 15:40

Foxconn Electronics is likely to also land large-size OEM TV orders from Vizio in addition to existing clients including Sharp and Suning Appliance after it took up a 46.5% stake...

Taiwan market: LCD TV replacement demand to heat up in June

Apr 3, 14:51

With the Taiwan government planning to phase out analog terrestrial TV broadcasting, while ushering in digital broadcasting on July 1, replacement demand for LCD TVs is expected to...

Amtran to have 80% of Vizio LCD TV orders in 2012, say sources

Mar 2, 01:30

OEM TV maker Amtran Technology is expected to take up 80% of LCD TV orders to be released by Vizio in 2012, according to an industry estimate.

AUO lands 65-inch naked-eye 3D TV panels from LG and Vizio, says paper

Newswatch - Feb 23, 15:12

AU Optronics (AUO) has landed orders for 65-inch naked-eye full HD 3D TV panels from LG Electronics and Vizio, with combined shipments to the two companies to reach 100,000 units,...

Amtran revenues down in January

Newswatch - Feb 10, 16:14

Amtran Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$4.02 billion (US$136.3 million) for January, down 37.6% sequentially and 10.6% on year.

Commentary: Large-size TVs, big opportunities

Jan 19, 16:41

The LCD TV market went through severe price competition in 2011 with products such as 42-inch CCFL-backlit TVs costing only US$199/unit. Industry sources believe this price is close...

Quanta, Compal land ultrabook orders from Vizio, Dell, says paper

Newswatch - Jan 17, 15:34

Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics have received orders for ultrabooks from Vizio and Dell, respectively, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report.

Vizio sees 2012 with optimism

Nov 2, 01:15

TV brand Vizio has indicated sales of Japan-based brands such as Sony, Panasonic and Sharp have been weak. However, South Korea-based brands such as Samsung and LG have been growing...

TV shipments to North America expected to rise by November 2011

Oct 24, 12:06

TV sales are expected to climb to a shipment peak by the end of November as consumers in North America prepare for Black Friday and the year-end holidays, according to industry sou...

Profitability of Vizio LED light bulbs too low for Amtran

Oct 14, 11:14

Vizio, a leading LCD TV vendor in the North America market, originally planned to launch 450-lumen 7W LED light bulbs for sale through its existing retail channels but has not yet...

LCD makers tighten up to cope with large-size panel depression

Sep 30, 14:51

Large-size LCD panel makers are taking austerity measures, including adjusting workers' days off and a tighter cost control, to face continuing losses in the market, according to...

Amtran faces challenge to attain 2011 LCD TV goal

Aug 17, 14:46

Taiwan-based Amtran Technology's LCD TV shipments reached nearly two million units in the first half of 2011, according to industry sources. But the maker may have difficulties achieving...

Low demand in TV market might cause Taiwan-based OEM firms to miss shipment targets

Aug 8, 15:41

Low demand in the TV industry has been causing many branded TV firms to lower shipment targets for 2011. Industry sources pointed out global shipments might decrease to 201-210 million...

Top-five panel makers predict 3D TV penetration to reach 20% at end of 2011

Jul 12, 01:15

The top five panel makers, Samsung, LG Display, AU Optronics (AUO), Chimei Innolux (CMI) and Sharp have been increasing supply of panels for 3D TVs and expect the penetration of 3D...

Amtran marketing LED bulbs in North America

Jul 4, 10:42

Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has cut into the LED lighting market in North America through partnership with Vizio, according to company chairman Alpha Wu.

Amtran suffers 35% sequential fall in April revenues

May 11, 11:35

Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology had consolidated revenues of NT$3.523 billion (US$121 million) for April dropping 35% on month and 14.8% on year, while January-April revenues...

TV brands shift focus back to CCFL TVs

May 2, 15:58

Although 2011 has been generally seen as the year for LED TV suppliers to shine, some industry observers have noted that leading TV brands have been shifting their focus back to CCFL-backlit...

Amtran sales flat in March

Apr 11, 11:54

LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has posted consolidated revenues of NT$5.48 billion (US$186 million) for March, rising 1.54% sequentially but dropping 1.24% on year. January-March...

LG, TCL, Hisense, Skyworth and Vizio to show double-digit LCD TV production growth from 1Q11 to 2Q11, says DisplaySearch

Apr 8, 10:45

Although the LCD TV supply chain is going through an inventory adjustment, major LCD TV brands are planning to increase production in second-quarter 2011 in order to catch up with...

Wistron lands initial LCD TV orders from Sharp, LG Display and Vizio, say sources

Mar 28, 16:39

Wistron is expected to see its LCD TV shipments gain momentum soon as the company has landed initial small-volume orders from Sharp, LG Display and Vizio in addition to growing orders...

LED packager Lustrous expects to ship 1 million high-voltage units in 2011

Mar 4, 14:10

High-power LED packaging house Lustrous Technology expects shipments to reach one million units in 2011 as shipments are expected to increase significantly in the second half of the...

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.

Amtran aims to ship 7 million LCD TVs, 5 million monitors in 2011

Feb 1, 16:44

Taiwan-based Amtran Technology, a major maker of LCD TVs for Vizio, aims to ship seven million LCD TVs and five million LCD monitors in 2011, respectively growing by 22.8% and 11.5...