Almost as an aside toward the end of an extensive press conference at CES, Sony CEO Howard Stringer mentioned that Sony had developed a new TV display technology called “Crystal LED.” We were able to find this new TV technology on the show floor. It turns out that it is a direct-view matrix of LEDs, as opposed to an LED-backlit LCD. Most direct-view LED displays have been made for outdoor billboards or large indoor signs. They are meant to be viewed from tens of meters away and have pixel pitches in the millimeters. This one is a 55” HD display, and thus is a greatly condensed version.
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OLED TV at CES 2012 – Bigger than Ever
After a very quiet CES last year, AMOLED TV is already a hot topic at this year’s CES. On January 9, Samsung delivered the biggest OLED news at its press conference. Samsung surprised everyone by showcasing a 55” AMOLED TV that is supposedly coming to market this year.
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Smart TVs at CES: Trying to Stay Ahead of Apple?
Several years ago, LG introduced its Magic Motion Remote Control as a sort-of airborne mouse that uses a Nintendo Wii-like sensor to point and select content on its smart TV. For 2012, LG has improved the capabilities of this device by adding a “Magic Gesture” function to recognize movement. Voice recognition has also been built into the remote, allowing the user to input text vocally.
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Samsung Re-enters the Japanese TV Market
Japan, by far the earliest adopter of flat panel TV, is now the most mature market. Thanks to government Eco Points policy, LCD TV shipments nearly doubled in 2010. While 2011 shipments fell dramatically, they were still better than expected despite the natural disasters that threatened to weaken the economy and TV demand. DisplaySearch expects the demand to return to normal levels, around 10M units, from 2012 and beyond.
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2012 Brings Confusion about TV Panels and Backlights
By David Hsieh – Vice President, Greater China Market and Deborah Yang - Research Director Monitor & TV, DisplaySearch
A half-year of falling LCD TV panel prices has driven panel makers in two directions: reduce costs or increase value. In a search for higher value, panel makers are launching several new sizes, including 36.5”W, 39”W, 43”W, 48”W, and 50”W. Meanwhile, in order to reduce cost and target emerging markets, panel makers are developing a series of new LCD TV panels that are largely differentiated by the backlight design, including direct-type LED backlights, thick backlights, and scanning backlights. Continue Reading
