DisplaySearch Monitor http://www.displaysearch.com This new online version of our robust business review offers excerpts from reports covering LCD and PDP panel pricing, shipments, forecasts, market and technology trends, financial analysis and more. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 en Pocket Projectors Improving 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000Display Technologyhttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9364.aspPocket projectors are getting smaller, lighter, brighter and more powerful. [...] Two Distinct Directions for PDP Pricing in February 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9365.aspPDP makers will need to react to LCD price drops in order to maintain and increase their market share for 50”+ sizes. [...] LED Backlight Target for LCD Monitors Reaches 30% for Q4’10 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000Materials and Costhttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9362.aspChimei InnoLux will be #1 in LCD monitor panel shipments, but LG Display has a higher target for LED backlight model shipments. [...] Panel Makers Target 34% Double-Frame Rate in Q4’10 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000TVshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9363.asp100/120 Hz and 200/240 Hz LCD TV panel penetration could grow from 18% in Q4’09 to 34% in Q4’10. [...] Chinese New Year Sales Impact on Panel Demand and Pricing 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9361.aspJuly and August price increases were significant, while September increases are expected to be less severe. [...] Taiwan’s Notebook ODM Makers Remain Aggressive in 2010 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000Notebook PCshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9359.aspTop five ODM makers dominate Taiwan’s notebook scene. [...] China FPD TV Sales Lower than Expected During Chinese New Year 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9360.aspLower than expected sales during the Chinese New Year have left higher than normal set inventories in China. [...] Where’s the Room to Reduce LCD TV BOM Costs? 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000Materials and Cost; TVshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9358.aspAs prices for entry-model LCD TVs become less flexible, which BOM costs can be cut to maintain competitive retail prices in a mature market? [...] Recession… What Recession? 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9356.aspTV demand exceeded expectations in 2009 and has proven to be recession-proof. [...] 2010 CES TV Recap 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000Event Proceedings; TVshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9357.aspThe lack of pricing announcements reflects uncertainty about panel pricing, supply, how much it will actually cost to implement new technologies like 3D, LED and internet connectivity. [...] February Update on Korea and Taiwan TFT LCD Panel Makers’ Capacity Utilization 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9345.aspThe loading rate is more than 90% in Korea, and Gen 6 and larger in Taiwan are almost fully loaded. [...] Plasma Prices Stable; Outlook Good for 2010 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000TVshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9338.aspIf the upward trend continues, PDP makers may turn an annual profit for the first time in 2010. [...] LG Displays Leads in Units and Area in January 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000Large-Area Displayshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9340.aspSamsung’s shipments of 10.1”W mini-notes were down, so Samsung was down 13% M/M in total notebook shipments. [...] Panasonic Announces Full HD 3D PDP TV and 3D Blu-ray 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000TVshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9339.aspNew technology on Panasonic’s full HD 3D PDP TV reduces crosstalk and ghosting. [...] AMOLED Market Waiting for More Suppliers 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000Small and Medium Displayshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9330.aspThere are too few AMOLED suppliers to allow for market growth. [...] PDP Shipments Hit Record 4.8M Units in Q4’09 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000TVshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9315.aspPlasma panel shipments are forecast to increase further in 2010, but revenues will continue to fall. [...] Large-Area LCD Panel Prices in February Keep Rising, But Might Peak Soon 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000Large-Area Displayshttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9317.aspLarge-area LCD panel demand remains stronger than foreseen, led by panels for TVs and monitors, unseasonably strong for the first quarter. [...] Opaque Metal Pixel Electrodes for IPS Mode LCDs 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9310.aspThe development of MoTi/ITO pixel electrodes optimizes the trade off between contrast and brightness. [...] Accumulated Gap Index Predicts Falling Panel Prices in Q2’10 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9307.aspAn index of the accumulated gap between LCD TV panels and sets is a leading indicator for the supply/demand outlook for the entire display industry. [...] High Reliability a-IGZO TFT LCDs 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000Display Technologyhttp://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs.xsl/9309.aspSharp may be close to mass production of In-Ga-Zn-O based TFTs, an alternative to Si-based TFTs. [...]