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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 22, 2009
08:56 (GMT+8)
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Subject: Displays > Monitor, TV |
Taiwan market: Chimei tops LCD TV vendor ranking in October 2009 Nov 20, 17:10 Chimei shipped 15,000 LCD TVs in October 2009, remaining the top vendor in the Taiwan LCD TV market, according to market sources. Chimei expects to ship over 150,000 units in 2009, up about 30% on year, the sources noted. Read more |
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Taiwan monitor shipments to decline in 4Q09 Nov 20, 17:09 Shipments of Taiwan monitors may see a sequential decrease in the fourth quarter of 2009 mainly due to a high baseline set in the third quarter thanks to government procurement projects which boosted shipment volumes, according to industry sources. Read more |
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California TV power regulations could cut LCD TV energy use in half, says iSuppli Nov 20, 16:34 New TV power consumption limits imposed by California's Energy Commission (CEC) could cut aggregate annual power consumption of LCD TVs worldwide in half by the year 2013, if the standards are adopted universally, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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China market: 58.24 million digital cable TV users at end of 3Q09 Nov 20, 10:07 There were 58.24 million subscribers of digital cable TV service in China as of the end of the third quarter of 2009, growing by 46.6% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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PVI board approves E-ink acquisition; to sign new syndicated loan Nov 19, 17:11 Electrophoretic display (EPD) maker Prime View International (PVI) has announced the company's board of directors on November 18 approved procedures for the acquisition of E-Ink. PVI chairman Scott Liu noted that the acquisition is expected to complete by the end of 2009. Read more |
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Global TV shipments reach 54.9 million in 3Q09, says DisplaySearch Nov 19, 16:13 Global TV shipments increased 1% on year for the first time since the third quarter of 2008 to 54.9 million units in the third quarter of 2009, according to DisplaySearch. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Sony announces LCD TV price cuts Nov 19, 12:09 Sony has made a wave of LCD TV price cuts in the Taiwan market on products including mid-range and high-end V- and W-series models in an effort to generate more sales moving into the end of the year. Read more |
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LED to dominate LCD backlights in 2011 with 56% market penetration, says DisplaySearch Nov 18, 15:09 LEDs will become the dominant large-size TFT-LCD backlight unit (BLU) light source by 2011 with a 56% share, and to 78% in 2015, according to DisplaySearch. Traditional backlights using CCFL and EEFL for notebook, monitor, and TV displays will drop to 44% of the market in 2011. Read more |
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Innolux Display lands NT$48 billion syndicated loan Nov 18, 14:15 Innolux Display has signed with 19 banks in Taiwan for a syndicated loan of NT$48 billion (US$1.49 billion), the largest in the local LCD panel industry so far this year. Read more |
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Compal and Wistron expected to receive more LCD TV orders from Japan vendors Nov 18, 10:21 Compal Electronics and Wistron are expected to benefit from Japan-based LCD TV vendors' increased outsourcing, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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LED chipmaker may be next Foxconn acquisition target, say observers Nov 17, 16:41 Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is possibly eyeing the LED industry for its next acquisition, having seen its LCD panel subsidiary Innolux Display enter into a merger deal with Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) an TPO Displays, market observers have suggested. Read more |
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China-based TCL announces JV with Century to jointly build 8.5G plant Newswatch - Nov 17, 15:37 China-based LCD TV vendor TCL Group has signed an agreement with Century Science & Technology Investment Corporation to jointly set up a 8.5G LCD panel production plant in Shenzhen, China, according to a TCL announcement cited by the Shanghai Securities News. Read more |
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US market: Samsung retakes leadership in LCD TV market in 3Q09, says iSuppli Nov 17, 12:08 Samsung Electronics in the third quarter of 2009 retook the top ranking in the US LCD TV market from chief competitor Vizio, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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TPV says relationship with CMO unchanged Nov 17, 11:43 TPV Technology has maintained that the company has no plans to alter its strategic relationship with Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), and CMO has agreed that it will continue to supply TPV with LCD monitor and TV panels. Read more |
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LG Chemical remains top supplier of large-size polarizers in 2Q09, says Displaybank Nov 12, 17:06 LG Chemical recorded 29% market share in the global large-size TFT-LCD polarizer market in the second quarter of 2009, ranking first for three consecutive quarters, according to Displaybank. Read more |
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China market: TV vendors starting price war for LED TVs Nov 12, 12:02 Domestic and international vendors in China are cutting prices for LED-backlit LCD TVs to stimulate sales, with Hisense offering the deepest cuts, according to reports from China. Read more |
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Foxconn sees second highest revenues in October Nov 11, 15:18 Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported unconsolidated revenues of NT$162.13 billion (US$4.99 billion) for October 2009, up 8.49% on month and the second highest monthly figure on record, only lower than the NT$169.38 billion from the same month a year ago. The company's January-October unconsolidated revenues of NT$1.14 trillion dropped by 6.24% on year. Read more |
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Synnex October revenues decline sequentially Nov 11, 10:37 Synnex Technology International, a Taiwan-based distributor of IT and consumer electronics products, has reported unaudited consolidated revenues of NT$17.07 billion (US$525 million) for October, dropping 26.7% sequentially but rising 11.3% on year. Read more |
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TPV signs joint venture agreement with LG Display Nov 10, 17:10 TPV Technology has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Top Victory Investments has entered a joint venture (JV) agreement with LG Display. Read more |
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Amtran October revenues up Nov 10, 14:41 Taiwan-based TV maker Amtran Technology has posted October revenues of NT$5.4 billion (US$167.05 million), up 1.62% sequentially from NT$5.31 billion and up 35.54% on year from NT$3.98 billion, according to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Read more |
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US LCD digital signage shipments up 41% sequentially in 3Q09, says DisplaySearch Nov 10, 14:35 US LCD digital signage shipments increased 41% sequentially and 19% on year in the third quarter of 2009, according to DisplaySearch. September sell-through was up 49% from shipments in August, and was the largest sell-through month on record for LCD commercial-use displays. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chimei aims at NT$5 billion in revenues for 2010 Nov 9, 16:41 Chimei aims to challenge NT$5 billion (US$154.68 million) for revenues in Taiwan in 2010 as the company plans to launch large-size LCD TVs with features including white LED backlighting, 240Hz refresh rate and DLNA wireless, and LCD monitors with features including LED backlighting and 3D display in Taiwan. Read more |
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TCL may invest a 8.5G plant, says reports Newswatch - Nov 6, 17:12 China-based LCD TV vendor TCL Group plans to enter into TFT-LCD panel production to vertically integrate its LCD business, Chinese-language website Sina.com.cn is reporting. The report indicated that TCL is in talks with the Shenzhen government and other optoelectronic players about investing in an 8.5G LCD panel production plant, and the company has reportedly hired a team of engineers of about one hundred from Taiwan-based LCD panel maker Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO). Read more |
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Qisda sees October 2009 revenue drop Nov 6, 17:11 Qisda has posted consolidated revenues of NT$6.69 billion (US$206.07 million) for October 2009, decreasing 15% sequentially from NT$7.87 billion in September and down 32.1% on year from NT$9.85 billion. The declines were mainly due to a fall in LCD monitor output. Read more |
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US market: LCD TV shipments to reach 8 million in 4Q09, says iSuppli Nov 6, 16:53 US LCD TV shipments are expected to amount to eight million units in the fourth quarter of 2009, up 7.3% from 7.5 million during the same period in 2008, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Wistron lowers 4Q09 notebook shipment forecast Nov 6, 16:38 Wistron has lowered its projected on-quarter notebook shipment growth for the fourth quarter of 2009 from 10% originally to 5%, resulting in projected shipments of 7.2-7.3 million units for the quarter and 25.5 million units for the whole year, lower than its original target of 26 million units, according to industry sources. Read more |
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ALi, Sunplus developing STB chips for HDTVs Nov 4, 16:46 ALi and Sunplus Technology are stepping up efforts to expand their set-top box (STB) chips for HDTVs, according to industry sources. Both IC designers are expected to see higher gross margins in 2010, on higher shipments of HD STB solutions. Read more |
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China market: LED TV demand to reach 4 million units in 2010, says CECC Nov 4, 11:58 Demand for LED-backlit LCD TVs in the China market is expected to increase to four million units in 2010 from one million units in 2009, and to eight million units in 2011, as both international and domestic brands are actively promoting the product, according to China Electronic Chamber of Commerce (CECC). Read more |
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Sony to use MediaTek controller chips for ultra low-price LCD TVs, say sources Nov 3, 16:07 Sony is reportedly set to use TV controller chips, such as scaler ICs, from Taiwan-based MediaTek for its so-called super entry-level B series ultra low-price LCD TVs, according to market sources. Read more |
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Innolux swings to profit in 3Q09 Nov 2, 15:31 Taiwan-based LCD panel and system maker Innolux Display turned profitable in the third quarter of 2009 with a net profit of NT$1.08 billion (US$33.19 million). Read more |
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Synnex reports strong revenues and profits for 3Q09 Oct 30, 10:08 Taiwan-based electronics products distributor Synnex Technology International has posted record consolidated revenues and pre-tax profit for the third quarter, at NT$64.398 billion (US$1.96 billion) and NT$1.896 billion respectively. Read more |
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Vizio licenses digital TV patent portfolio to Sony Oct 29, 15:35 US-based LCD TV vendor Vizio has announced that Sony has become a licensee under Vizio's patent portfolio. Read more |
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Sony purchasing value from Taiwan to increase in 2010 despite reduced orders to AUO, says company Oct 29, 11:22 Sony's purchase from Taiwan in terms of value will continue to increase despite plans to reduce its order volumes to AU Optronics (AUO) in 2010, according to Kenji Sakai, chairman and managing director of Sony Taiwan. Read more |
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LED backlighting to be adopted in smaller-size LCD TVs in 2010, says AUO executive VP Oct 28, 15:22 LED backlighting will start to be adopted in smaller-size 19- to 24-inch LCD TVs in 2010, and LED-backlit applications will account for 15-20% of total LCD TV panels AU Optronics (AUO) will ship in 2010, according to company executive VP of global business unit Paul Peng. Read more |
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Sony may reduce TV panel orders to AUO in 2010, sources say Oct 27, 16:02 Sony reportedly will reduce its TV panel orders to AU Optronics (AUO) in 2010, as the client's 10G LCD panel manufacturing joint-venture with Sharp has already started production, according to market sources. Read more |
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TV panel shipments expected to grow until 1Q10 on low inventory in China Oct 27, 15:23 Taiwan-based LCD panel makers are expected to see their shipments of TV panels enjoy brisk sales in fourth-quarter 2009 and in the first quarter of 2010 due to strong demand from the TV sector in China and the roll-out of new TV models by vendors in the first quarter 2010, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Consumers want bigger and better image TVs, says NPD Oct 26, 17:07 Screen size and a better picture are the two most important things for prospective TV buyers, according to NPD. Read more |
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Amtran 3Q09 profit up 163% on year Oct 26, 15:51 Taiwan-based TV maker Amtran Technology has announced third quarter revenues of NT$14.58 billion (US$450.26 million), down 9.7% sequentially but up 18% on year. Read more |
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China chip sales to rebound in 2010, says iSuppli Oct 26, 10:23 Following a decline in 2009, the China semiconductor market is expected to rebound vigorously in 2010 as exports of electronic products recover from the global economic crisis, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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China LCD TV shipments grow 120% during National Day holidays, says AUO VP Oct 23, 14:31 China's LCD TV shipments during the National Day holidays in October are estimated to reach 2.6 million units, a significant growth of 120% compared to the same period of 2008, according to AU Optronics (AUO) executive VP of global business unit Paul Peng. Read more |
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Molex and Foxconn announce litigation settlement Oct 23, 14:10 Molex and Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) have announced the settlement of the litigation between them, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, that included a dispute regarding the scope of a DisplayPort Standard license agreement. Read more |
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Taiwan market: LG to ship ultra-thin frameless LED-backlit TVs in November Oct 22, 15:55 LG Taiwan will ship its SL90 series frameless LED TVs with a thickness of 2.9cm to the local market in November, with the 47-inch model priced at NT$86,900 (US$2,682) and the 42-inch one at NT$67,900. Read more |
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Taiwan market: ViewSonic announces six ultra-thin notebooks Oct 22, 12:25 ViewSonic has unveiled six Intel-based ultra-thin notebooks – two 12.1-inch ViewBook 120 notebooks, a 13.3-inch ViewBook 130, a 14.1-inch ViewBook 140 and two 13.3-inch enterprise-based ViewBook Pro notebooks. They will all come equipped with the Windows 7 operating system. Read more |
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Taiwan market: HP unveils three all-in-one PCs Oct 22, 11:59 Hewlett-Packard (HP) on October 19 debuted three all-in-one PCs in the Taiwan market - the 18.5-inch Pavilion MS218 made by Quanta Computer; and the Pegatron Technology-made 20-inch Touchsmart 300 and 23-inch Touchsmart 600, with both models made by Pegatron featuring optical multi-touch screens, according to HP Taiwan. Read more |
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LG Electronics posts 15% yearly growth for 3Q09 revenues Oct 22, 11:47 LG Electronics (LGE) has reported a 15.7% increase on year for its third-quarter consolidated revenues to 13.9 trillion won (US$11.2 billion). Consolidated operating profit were 850 billion won with a 6.1% margin. Read more |
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Synnex Technology to invest NT$5-6 billion to add logistics centers in China Oct 21, 15:33 Taiwan-based Synnex Technology International, a distributor of IT and consumer electronics products, will invest NT$5-6 billion (US$155-186 million) to build 20 logistics centers in China over the next three years, according to company president Evans Tu. Read more |
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China market: Cap on LCD TV price in government subsidy program may be lifted, reports say Newswatch - Oct 21, 15:20 China's Ministry of Finance has proposed plans to cancel the current price limits on LCD TVs and other electronics products from suppliers bidding to take part in the country's rural area stimulus program, according to Chinese-language reports on sina.com.cn. Read more |
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Foxconn channels in China to sell Sony LCD TVs in 2010 Oct 21, 14:39 Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) reportedly will begin selling Sony LCD TVs and other consumer electronics at its retail channels in China in 2010, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Qisda announces net profit for 3Q09 Oct 21, 11:48 Qisda has released its third-quarter financial report, recording a consolidated net profit of NT$841 million (US$26 million), 17.3% gross margin, and EPS of NT$0.44. Operating income totaled NT$430 million for the third quarter. Read more |
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Global flat panel display industry to recover in 2010, says DisplaySearch Oct 20, 17:06 Global flat panel display revenues for 2009 will be US$87.6 billion, down 15% on year, according to DisplaySearch. The major reason for the decline is erosion in large-size TFT-LCD panel prices compared to 2008, despite the fact that the TFT-LCD market started to recover in the second quarter of 2009. Despite the gloomy forecast results for 2009, the market is expected to recover in 2010 with a 5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and revenues of US$93.3 billion. Read more |
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2009 2010 3Q09 4Q09 AUO China China market Display components LCD LCD panel LCD TV LED LED backlight Monitor, TV panel Portable revenues shipments Taiwan TV |
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Taiwan LCD monitors – 2Q 2009 (Sep 29) |
Taiwan LCD monitor shipments grew by 23.2% sequentially in the second quarter of 2009, outpacing the worldwide growth of 19.2%. Taiwan managed to see a double-digit shipment growth bucking seasonal trends, as shipments in the previous quarter were at the lowest levels since the third quarter of 2006. |
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Taiwan LCD TVs – 2Q 2009 (Sep 28) |
Taiwan's LCD TV shipments grew 8.6% sequentially in the second quarter of 2009, as channel distributors began to replenish inventory. Inventory in the channel fell below its normal level in the first quarter. China's stimulus program for rural areas played a significant role in Taiwan's shipment growth in the second quarter. LCD TV makers saw an influx of rush orders in April and May. |
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Table of contents Full report |
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Taiwan LCD monitors – 1Q 2009 (May 21) |
Taiwan LCD monitor shipments remained flat sequentially in the first quarter of 2009, but the shipments were down 18.1% from the same period one year earlier as a result of the global slowdown. The shift of demand in the market toward notebooks and away from desktop PCs was another contributing factor to slower market demand. |
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Table of contents Full report |
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LCD TV overview (Jun 2) |
Like in 2005, the worldwide TV market did not grow strongly in 2006 and remained at 188.4 million units, compared to 188.24 million units shipped in 2005, DisplaySearch said in February 2007. |
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Front projector overview (Jun 2) |
Global front projector shipments totaled five million units in 2006, up 22% from 4.1 million units in 2005, said Pacific Media Associates (PMA) in May 2007. |
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Taiwan's display system makers (Jun 1) |
In addition to pure display makers such as Amtran, Chi Mei, HANNspree, Taiwan-based home appliance makers such as Tatung, Proton, Kolin, several major IT makers such as Acer, Quanta Computer, BenQ, Asustek are also eying the LCD TV market with their brands and have set aggressive plans for 2007. |
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