Tablet PCs with screen sizes smaller than 9 inches are currently forecasted to account for 66% of tablet PC shipments for the year. Continue Reading
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iPad-sized Tablets No Longer Driving Panel Growth Momentum
Although tablet PC demand remains firm, average selling price (ASP) declines continue, as brands try to find the correct balance to compete against Apple’s iPad and at the same time fight strong pricing competition from fast growing private-label white box brands. Continue Reading
Smaller Tablet PCs to Take Over in 2013?
The launch of the iPad mini in late 2012 has been seen as an acknowledgement by Apple that smaller size (7-9”) tablet PCs would become a larger part of the market than larger sizes (9.7” or 10.1”). Continue Reading
Is Apple Changing its Mind on Touch Panel Structures?
Recently, the supply chain has been buzzing about potential changes in the touch technologies used for future iPhones and iPads, in particular involving LCD suppliers rather than touch panel makers. Continue Reading
Apple iPad Shipments to Reach 100 Million in 2013?
In 2012, Apple’s iPad continues to dominate tablet PC panel production. According to our Quarterly Large Area TFT Panel Shipment Report, panel makers including Samsung, LG Display, Sharp and Innolux will ship 70 million 9.7” iPad panels in 2012. Continue Reading
