Sony has unveiled its Bloggie Touch series camcorder, the MHS-TS20K, for launch in the Taiwan market on December 1 at a recommended retail price of NT$8,990 (US$293) including a free 360-degree panoramic lens adapter, according to Sony Taiwan. MHS-TS20K: Specifications Item Detail Sensor 1/2.5-inch Exmor CMOS Screen 3.0-inch 288,000-pixel TFT-LCD touch Resolution Photo 12.8-megapixel Video recording Full HD at 30 frames/sec in MP4 format Zoom 4x digital Dimension (W×H×D mm) 52×107×15.2 Weight (with battery) 125g Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, November 2010Sony Bloggie Touch camcorder MHS-TS20KPhoto: Company

Tokyo - (Business Wire) - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today the launch of a 638-nanometer (nm) wavelength red laser diode (LD) offering an output power of 1W, the world's highest among 638nm band LDs. The ML501P73 diode is ideal for pico projectors and other portable display systems that require a high-brightness red light source. Sample shipments will begin on November 18, 2010.Pico projectors have drawn much attention because they can be embedded in or connected to mobile systems such as cellular phones and laptop computers. LDs are widely used as light sources for these projectors for their ability to project a wider range of colors compared to lamp-based projectors. LDs deliver higher output while consuming less power than light emitting diodes (LEDs), extending battery life. LDs also enable focus-free operation because optical systems with great depth of field can be used with laser beams.At high temperatures, the output power of red LDs with wavelengths shorter than 640 m was not sufficient for high brightness projector applications. Mitsubishi Electric utilized its unique capabilities in applying window mirror structures and epitaxial growth technology to develop an industry-leading output power of 1W at a 638-nm lasing wavelength.Product features1) Highest recorded output power of 1W at 638nm for micro projectors- The product offers a pulsed output power of 1W, currently the world's highest in 638nm band- Luminosity as a red light source exceeds 120 lumens (lm) due to lasing at short wavelength- The product has an industry-leading electrical conversion ratio of 35% at 1W at a temperature of 25-degrees C, enabling the reduction in power consumption2) Operational at temperatures between minus 5-degrees C and plus 40-degrees CThe product can emit 1W in pulsed output and 0.5W in continuous waves within an operating range of minus 5-degrees C to plus 40-degrees C. In the pulse condition, the duty ratio is less than 33% and the frequency is higher than 50Hz.Other features Conditions Typical value Threshold current CW@25-degrees C 170mA Operation current Po=500mW, CW@25-degrees C 660mA Operation voltage Po=500mW, CW@25-degrees C 2.2V Lasing wavelength Po=500mW, CW@25-degrees C 638nm Operating temperatures -5 to 100-degrees C Storage temperatures -5 to 100-degrees C Package 5.6nm-diameter capless package Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, November 2010

Ecaucus, N.J. - (Business Wire) - Panasonic Solutions Company, provider of collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises, today announced the PT-DZ570 Series projectors, featuring up to 4,500 lumens of brightness, exceptional image quality and native WUXGA resolution for full high-definition viewing. Ideal for a number of environments, including education, healthcare and corporate settings, the PT-DZ570 Series projectors deliver high performance and reliable operation, simple installation, as well as low maintenance and acquisition costs.Image qualityThe projectors include Panasonic's original RGB Booster, which achieves high image quality with levels of color reproduction and brightness that make each color stand out. It combines Panasonic's proprietary Vivid Color Control technology with a Lamp Modulation Drive System in a 1-chip DLP projector that produces bright and vivid colors. The exclusive Daylight View Premium feature measures surrounding illumination with a built-in ambient light sensor and corrects the image in real-time, producing clear, crisp images with remarkable depth – even in brightly-lit rooms. The PT-DZ570 Series projectors take color fidelity a step further with the Rec. 709 Mode for optimal color reproduction for projecting HDTV sources.Detail Clarity Processor 3, a unique Panasonic image correction circuit optimally enhances each area of the screen. The projectors' ability to produce natural, crisp images and sharp details empowers conference and seminar speakers to give effective presentations. In addition, the DICOM Simulation Mode, a key requirement for X-Ray, CAT Scan, MRI Graphics and other medical-imaging applications reproduces those types of images with enhanced clarity.The PT-DZ570U also comes equipped with built-in Waveform Monitor. When the output level of the source device fluctuates due to the performance of the device or its cable connections, the original black and white levels of the image content cannot be reproduced correctly. With the Waveform Monitor Function, users can easily view the waveforms on the screen and adjust the settings accordingly.Low maintenance and TCO, high ROIPanasonic's PT-DZ570U, PT-DW530U and PT-DX500U projectors encompass a new dust- resistant design that greatly improves operation and reliability, while eliminating the need for an optical system air filter. This new air filterless design significantly reduces the units' maintenance costs, eliminating the need to clean a projector filter after every few hundred hours of operation.In addition, the highly-efficient cooling mechanism enables the projectors to withstand operating temperatures of up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius).The PT-DZ570 Series projectors are equipped with 2x zoom lens and the horizontal/vertical lens shift feature that makes it possible to move the projected image without moving the projector. This enables IT professionals to install the PT-DZ570 Series projectors in the existing mount, saving time and money associated with new projector installation process.PT-DZ570 Series projectors feature the same lamp used in Panasonic's PT-D6000 Series projectors. With Panasonic's lamp standardization, IT departments that invested in both projectors can significantly reduce additional inventory costs and simplify stock management. This results in cost savings for corporations, educational institutions and others with limited IT budgets. When lamp replacement becomes necessary, the convenient lamp location in the rear of the projector means that the device does not have to be removed from a ceiling mount for upkeep.Additional key featuresThe new Eco Management function of the PT-DZ570 Series projectors significantly lowers power consumption by intelligently adjusting the status of the projector according to ambient light conditions and absence of input signals. The ecological design of the PT-DZ570 Series greatly reduces environmental impact, with power consumption at 0.3W in Eco Standby Mode.In addition, with the optional accessories, the ET-UW100 (easy wireless stick) and ET-WM200U (wireless module), the PT-DZ570 Series projectors are wirelessly-enabled, allowing freedom of flexible layout in presentation rooms.For added flexibility, a wired LAN connection enables remote operation, which is ideal for ceiling-mounted use. Multi Projector Monitoring and Control Software is available for monitoring and controlling multiple Panasonic projectors from a single PC, which means administrators can check a projector's status and condition without having to physically walk to the room where it is installed.Both, the PT-DZ570U and PT-DW530U projectors feature 16:10 aspect ratio. This enables users to take advantage of the Side-By-Side Function, making it possible to simultaneously project content from two sources in a single projection, such as a PowerPoint presentation from a PC and a video segment from a DVD player.Panasonic high-performance single-chip DLP projector - PT-DZ570Photo: Company

LANTIC today released its original design of NVIDIA series GTX 580 1536MB GDDR5. Lantic GTX580 is a GF110 part fabricated using the 40 nm process technology. It will have 512 stream processors with a core speed of 772 MHz with a 1544 MHz shade clock and run 1002 MHz (4008 MHz QDR) GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit wide bus. LANTIC GTX 580 1536MB GDDR5 support DX11, 3D Vision and support high-definition resolution. It is a dual-slot card with dual-linked DVI ports and a mini HDMI port and it features the 8-pin+6-pin PCI-e power configuration. LANTIC GTX 580, equipped with vapor chamber cooling technology, is not only cooler and quieter than the GTX 480, and the new cooler should keep the new card well cooled and at around 47dBA in gaming scenario. About Lantic Technology Lantic Technology is a developer of 3D graphics processing technology. By drawing on its extensive past experience in Europe and around the world, Lantic seeks to help consumers overcome bottlenecks in technology. The company offers consumers a comprehensive sales and distribution network that will, in the future, be backed by a complete sales and support network. Lantic develops custom products tailored to meet consumer requirements on quality, price and service. With Lantic products, consumers can expect the best user experience and product guarantees. The perfect balance between performance, quality, price and service is the goal of Lantic as well as the pursuit of extreme performance and overclockability. Only the best materials and latest technologies are used to deliver the highest cost-to-performance ratios. With 24-hour customer support and courier pick-up throughout Taiwan, Lantic insists on the highest standards every step of the way. Lantic GTX 580 Photo: Company

Seoul, Korea (Nov 9, 2010) - LG Display, a leading innovator of TFT-LCD technology, today announced that it will showcase a diverse lineup of its latest, cutting-edge display technologies at Flat Panel Display (FPD) International taking place from November 10-12 in Chiba, Japan.The company plans to unveil next-generation display technologies that demonstrate the endless possibilities of displays, under the themes such as public display, 3D, touch and next-generation technologies.Public displays: Display for information/adsLG Display will reveal an LCD panel for public displays featuring the world's narrowest bezel. The public display panel will be shown in a 111-inch multi-vision format featuring nine 37-inch panels. The boarder (bezel) is just 4mm between panels, enabling natural-looking images and the freedom to change the shape and form of public displays.In addition, the company plans to showcase a 55-inch LED backlit LCD panel boasting 2000 nit brightness (approximately four times brighter than conventional TVs) for superior visibility in outdoor settings and other eye-catching public displays such as a 72-inch public display panel.3D displaysLG Display will unleash a full lineup of 3D panels that employ polarized glasses. The advantages of this method of 3D displays are lightweight glasses and less eyestrain compared to displays using shutter glasses due to greatly reduced crosstalk, the blurry, ghosting image effect. LG Display also plans to reveal a Full HD 47-inch TV LCD panel that will soon be mass produced and a 23-inch IPS LCD panel for monitors.Other highlights include an 84-inch Ultra High Definition (UHD 3840×2160) 3D panel, four times higher resolution than Full HD (1920×1080), a 47-inch non glasses 3D panel, and a 31-inch OLED 3D panel for TVs using polarized glasses.Touch technologyIn the 'Touch' zone, LG Display will present an on-cell type 13.3-inch LCD panel for notebook PCs that can recognize two touch points simultaneously due to the application of an embedded capacitive touch screen and a 21.5-inch monitor LCD panel based on the optical touch method using infrared sensor.Another attraction will be a 15.6-inch touch screen panel for notebooks using add-on capacitive method. It is the world's first, mass-produced LCD panel with embedded touch function.Next-generation technologyLG Display will show a wide range of next-generation products at FPD International Japan 2010. One such product is the advanced 47-inch window TV that can be used as a regular window glass and as a transparent display with a mere touch. The panel can not only be used as a "smart window" with its brightness control function for sunlight, but can also be utilized as TV screen. The panel can be used in the darkness during the night time by using its LED backlight embedded. Also its touch function(optical touch method using infrared sensor) enables the display to appear like an ordinary window with the button-less design.Another state-of-the-art product is the 9.7-inch e-paper which can realize both black & white and color images. There will be the world's thinnest TV LCD, measuring just 2.6mm thick, is also expected to attract the attention of visitors.FPD International Japan 2010 will take place November 10-12 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba . On the opening day, LG Display's VP, the head of panel performance department, Mike Jun will deliver a keynote address titled "New values for display."

Nvidia has announced the latest consumer GPU based on the Fermi architecture, the GeForce GTX 580, which has been re-engineered from the transistor-level up to deliver increased power efficiency and performance over previous generation products.The GeForce GTX 580 GPU delivers the world's fastest performance for DirectX 11 games, and support for Nvidia 3D Vision, Surround, PhysX, SLI and CUDA technologies, further entrenching GeForce-based PCs as the most robust gaming platforms in the world, Nvidia claimed.The combination of an innovative vapor chamber thermal solution and new architectural enhancements make the GTX 580 the fastest and quietest GPU in its class, delivering an increase of up to 35% in performance per watt, and performance that is up to 30% faster than the original GeForce GTX 480, Nvidia noted.For the most recent games that feature tessellation, the key feature of DirectX 11, the 512-core GeForce GTX 580 is up to 160% faster than the closest competitive product. Even in previous-generation DirectX 9 and 10 games, the GeForce GTX 580 is faster by up to 62%, Nvidia added.With full support for Nvidia 3D Vision and Nvidia Surround technologies, the GeForce GTX 580 GPU also provides the graphics horsepower and video bandwidth needed to experience games and high-definition Blu-ray movies in stereoscopic 3D on a single display or spanning across three screens for an immersive gaming environment. And with Nvidia SLI technology, gamers will be delighted by the sheer increase in gaming performance by adding a second or third GeForce GTX 580 to their PC.The GeForce GTX 580 is available from the company's add-in card partners including ASL, Asustek Computer, Colorful, Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte Technologies, Innovision 3D, Jetway, Leadtek, Micro-Star International (MSI), Palit, Point of View, PNY, Sparkle and Zotac.Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 graphics cardPhoto: Company

Makuhari Messe, Japan (FPD International 2010) - November 10, 2010 - E Ink Holding (EIH), the leader in electronic paper display technology, today announced the release of its next generation display technology, E Ink Triton. Triton enables color e-paper solutions, enhancing the visual experience for e-publishing markets."E Ink Triton marks a major milestone in the e-book revolution," said Hanvon's chairman Liu Yingjian. "E Ink has the right technology, manufacturing capability, and know-how to transition Hanvon's product vision into reality. With E Ink Triton technology, Hanvon is enabled to release the world's first color e-book reader today.""E Ink Triton is a response to market need for a color e-paper display that mimics the printed paper experience," said Scott Liu, chairman of E Ink Holding. "Triton will compliment our monochrome product line to enable new markets.""Color e-paper will enable richer content in e-books, as well as enabling a broader array of other reading devices, for content such as magazines, newspapers, and educational materials" according to Paul Semenza, senior VP of DisplaySearch. "We foresee market demand for e-paper displays in these applications reaching US$5 billion by 2016.Enhanced with colorFor image-rich information applications showing charts, graphs, maps, photos, comics and advertising, color displays made with Triton Imaging Film enable ultra low power and high mobility devices with a paper-like experience. In addition to 16 levels of grayscale, Triton is capable of displaying thousands of color. And just like E Ink's grayscale e-paper products, Triton's crisp text and detailed color graphics are fully viewable in direct sunlight.Faster performanceDisplays made with Triton, as well as the recently launched Pearl, can perform up to 20% faster than those made with previous generation of E Ink Imaging Film. Whether turning a page, selecting a menu, taking notes, or viewing simple animations, Triton's update performance will satisfy today's user-interface product needs. This expands the e-paper experience and display more dynamic content for signage or advertising.Proven TechnologyThe E Ink Triton design leverages the patented two pigment capsule platform found in millions of E Ink enabled e-books. This technology offers unparalleled image stability; pictures and text can be maintained on the screen even when the power is turned off. With this proven bi-stable technology, devices using E Ink Imaging Film have demonstrated both long life and high reliability, leading to the development of a whole new class of consumer products over the past few years.

AU Optronics Corp ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) has announced that it will present its latest display technologies at FPD International 2010 in Japan from November 10-12. The exhibits will include the world's largest 71" 21:9 Cinema Scope HD (CSHD) 3D TV LCD panel, a 32" in-cell multi-point and multi-color optical touch panel for e-board applications, flexible oxide TFT E-paper, a dual-side display that uses ultra-low levels of energy and saves power by 99.8%, a 3D AMOLED TV panel, and stylishly flat OLED lights. The innovative designs and breakthroughs to be demonstrated are stereoscopic, fascinating, trendy and fun with a wide range of applications for personal life, home theaters and commercial spaces. Paul Peng, AUO's executive vice president, will deliver a speech titled "Opportunities for the Taiwan TFT-LCD Industry" on the morning of November 11 (Thursday) at the special seminar.The theme of this year's show is "innovative technologies." Consumers are encouraged to practice low-carbon lifestyles while enjoying a totally new audio-visual experience. The exhibition area is divided into six sections: 1) 3D Display Technologies and Applications; 2) Advanced TV Display Technologies; 3) Multi-touch Display Technologies; 4) Green and Energy-saving Electronic Displays; 5) Advanced Mobile Display Technologies; and 6) New Technological Applications with E-paper, E-tags, AMOLED and flat OLED lighting.3D Display Technologies and Applications - The World's Largest CSHD TV LCD PanelIn response to the rapid growth of the 3D content market, AUO has developed numerous advanced 3D display technologies, including: the world's largest 71" 21:9 CSHD 3D TV LCD panel; a 65" QFHD 4K2K lenticular lens 3D panel; a 65" pattern retarder 3D LCD TV panel with video game applications; deadzone-free 15.6" notebook panels and deadzone-free 10.1" tablet PC naked eye 3D panels; and a 4" 3D interactive touch panel for smartphones.Multi-touch Display Technologies - The First In-cell Multi-color Optical Touch Panel for E-board ApplicationsAUO is extending its touch panel technology to E-board development by introducing the industry's first 32" in-cell touch panel with an optical color pen function. The optical color pens can be used at the same time, and by mixing red, green and blue, seven colors can be produced. Users can save the image or print it out, which is very convenient for teaching or taking meeting minutes. In terms of panels with ten touch points, AUO is presenting the 24" energy-saving touch panel and the 10" on-cell touch panel which will allow users of desktop, tablet and notebook PCs to move their fingers freely about on the touch panels. Utilizing a one-glass solution, the 7" and 5" touch panels are 60% slimmer and lighter than conventional touch panels, consume 10% less power, and boast better penetration and brightness. These small, sturdy panels are the finest green displays available.Green and Energy-saving Electronic Display Technologies - The First Ultra-slim 21.5" Displayport Monitor with Wide Viewing AnglesTo meet the demand for eco-friendly products, AUO will exhibit the world's first(*) 14" solar-powered touch keyboard notebook solution as well as the industry's first ultra-slim 21.5" Displayport monitor with wide viewing angles. The DVI and LVDS digital interfaces can be replaced by the Displayport interface with fewer parts while retaining digital video performance of the same high quality. The low-power monitor, with all-in-one minimal design, is the ideal next-generation display for a low-carbon lifestyle.E-paper and E-tags - High Efficiency 6" Flexible Oxide TFT E-paperAUO's 6" Flexible Oxide TFT E-paper is made pliable with high efficiency parts and plastic material (PEN). Users can place the E-paper into their briefcases or purses without having to worry about damaging it. The image resolution has now reached 800x600. In addition, the low-power re-usable portable E-tags, ranging in size from 2" to 6", significantly reduce costs for chain stores.Advanced Mobile Display Technologies - New Dual-side Display Delivers Energy Savings of 99.8%As an answer to the problem of energy-hungry smartphones, AUO will present a new design-the 3.2" dual-side, ultra-low-power MIP display. The main display is for high resolution images, while the information display on the reverse side can be used without backlighting to read e-mail and text, to save information, and to download pictures for decorating the cell phone shell. The design lowers power consumption from 420mW to 1mW-a 99.8% savings. Its 230 PPI high resolution presents images with impressive clarity and brightness.OLED Technologies - AMOLED 3D TV Panels, Flat OLED Lighting with 50 Lumen/Watt EfficacyAUO's 14" AMOLED 3D pattern retarder TV panel is an advanced OLED technology that delivers stunning 3D images with its fast response, high contrast ratio and wide viewing angles. A resolution of 1920x1080 is retained even while switching back and forth between 3D and 2D modes.AUO has also been working for the first time on flat OLED lighting. At FPD International 2010, the Company will be showcasing its sleek new high-efficiency flat lighting. Operating at 50 lumen/watt, the device comes with an embedded high-efficiency green power drive. Stylish as well as efficient, AUO's flat lighting is an ideal choice for attractive illumination.AUO 71-inch 21:9 Cinema Scope HD (CSHD) 3D TV LCD panel with high quality 3D imagesPhoto: Company

St Paul, Minn - November 9, 2010- 3M's Optical Systems Division, who designs and manufactures brightness enhancement films for electronic displays found inside LCD TVs, monitors, notebook PCs and handheld devices, today provided a sneak preview of its energy efficient display exhibits and innovative display technology concepts that will be shown during FPD International 2010, to be held November 10-12, 2010 at the Makuhari Messe in the Chiba Prefecture, Japan. At this year's show, the cmpany's demonstrations showcase improvements for two hot topics at this year's show-enhancing energy efficiency in electronic devices and a glasses-free 3D experience in handheld devices.During FPD International, 3M Optical Systems Division Exhibit Highlights Include:Glasses-Free 3D Film for Handheld Devices3M will show its field sequential 3D optical film for handheld devices-enabling true auto stereoscopic 3D viewing on mobile phones, gaming and other handheld devices without the need for glasses. The film only requires one LCD panel, operating at a 120Hz refresh rate. Backlight module assembly is nearly identical to existing systems-allowing for simple integration at the assembly stage.Dual Brightness Enhancement Film (DBEF) for LCD TVs, a Reflective Polarizer, Enables Broader Luminance Viewing Angles and Up to 32% Energy SavingsBuilding upon its portfolio of optical film solutions, 3M will showcase a benefit of its Dual Brightness Enhancement Film (DBEF) for LCD TVs, which is available for all LCD TV sizes. In addition to DBEF's ability to enable thinner displays and reduce set power consumption by up to 32%, the technology enables a broader luminance viewing angle. This has direct benefit in the retail environment where TVs using DBEF stand out among other TVs, particularly when viewed at oblique angles on the store shelves. The film also has direct benefits to the end user who views the TV from oblique angles. DBEF increases brightness by recycling polarized light, and is fully compatible with other structured backlight films.Optical Film Solutions for Handheld Devices Improve Form Factor, Efficiencies and Water/Vapor Resistance3M will show prototypes of its 95 micron Advanced Structured Optical Composite (ASOC), which delivers the optical power of crossed prism films with environmental robustness similar to optical films with twice its total thickness. In addition, the company will present OLED light extraction technology, providing significant efficiency improvements for OLED light sources and allowing for as much as a 100% increase in axial luminance. The company's Flexible Transparent Barrier (FTB) film, which provides water vapor resistance to protect OLED and e-paper displays, will also be showcased.3M Notebook Brightness Enhancement Film - Reflective Polarizer (NB BEFRP) Enables Thinner Displays-Only 180 Microns Thick3M will also show its newest notebook film, a Brightness Enhancement Film - Reflective Polarizer (NB BEFRP) for notebooks. The film combines a reflective polarizer with a prism film that's only 180 microns thick-enabling displays that are 135 microns thinner than using two separate films and also providing a wider viewing angle. See 3M's demonstrations Visit 3M's booth #4621 at FPD International, to be held November 10-12 within the Makuhari Messe in the Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Media interested in learning more about 3M's suite of optical film solutions firsthand should contact Stacey Voorhees-Harmon at stacey@savvypublicrelations.net or call 925-336-9592 to schedule an interview.

CORNING, N.Y., November 09, 2010 - Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced the commercial availability of EAGLE XG Slim glass substrates in larger generation sizes to support LCD panel manufacturing for larger applications like TV and large monitors. The announcement came at FPD International, a major industry trade show in Makuhari Messe, Japan. Initially intended to enable lighter-weight portable devices, the EAGLE XG Slim line debuted in June with glass sizes up to Generation 5 at 0.4 mm thick. Today's announcement adds 0.5 mm glass in Generations 7 and 8-the glass sizes that support television applications and large monitors. Until now, those generation sizes have traditionally been 0.7 mm thick. At the standard glass thickness of 0.7 mm, glass represents 10% to 25% of the module thickness for leading-edge slim TV designs. A migration to 0.5 mm will provide a tangible benefit in efforts to reduce the thickness of televisions. "As the first to supply commercial volumes of slim glass substrates, Corning continues to lead the industry migration toward thinner devices," said Lisa Ferrero, general manager, Corning Display Technologies. "By adding larger sizes to the EAGLE XG Slim product line, Corning is helping the industry address growing consumer demand for thin and sleek televisions." The substrates leverage the award-winning EAGLE XG composition, the industry's most environmentally friendly glass, making devices even more recyclable. Corning produces EAGLE XG Slim at its plants in Asia, utilizing its worldwide supply chain. Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co, Ltd. also supplies the product line to customers in Korea. Moving forward, Corning plans to further expand the EAGLE XG Slim product line by developing 0.3 mm substrates for glass sizes that support portable electronic devices.