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Amazon acquires Liquavista display technology from Samsung

Amazon acquires Liquavista display technology from Samsung
  • Posted May 14, 2013, 9:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Amazon on Monday confirmed the purchase of display technology division Liquavista from Samsung for an undisclosed amount of money. The Korean tech giant picked up the asset in early 2011 and it was rumored they were seeking less than $100…

Next iPad mini expected to feature Retina Display

Next iPad mini expected to feature Retina Display
  • Posted May 7, 2013, 8:00 AM by Jesse Schoff | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple is preparing a Retina version of the iPad mini for release in the third quarter of 2013, according to DisplaySearch NPD analyst Richard Shim. This is not the first time we are hearing about a Retina-equipped mini, however Shim's…

Police raids Samsung offices in OLED technology theft investigation

Police raids Samsung offices in OLED technology theft investigation
  • Posted April 10, 2013, 2:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Samsung and LG’s display units have been battling it out in courts since 2010, with lawsuits flying from both sides alleging everything from patent violations to stolen technology secrets related to OLED panels. Although there’s been some speculation that their…

Tuesday tech deals: 27" Dell UltraSharp 2560x1440 IPS display $560

Tuesday tech deals: 27" Dell UltraSharp 2560x1440 IPS display $560
  • Posted April 9, 2013, 11:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Dell Home offers its Dell UltraSharp U2713HM 27" LED-Backlit IPS LCD Monitor for $560 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $69, although it was $10 less a week ago. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a native resolution of...

Thursday tech deals: 40" Samsung HDTV $398, 60" Sharp $798

Thursday tech deals: 40" Samsung HDTV $398, 60" Sharp $798
  • Posted February 21, 2013, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • TigerDirect offers the Samsung 40" 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. UN40EH5000, for $497.99. Coupon code "JON84244" cuts it to $397.99. With about $13 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $69, although it was $21 less in November...

LG Display announces plans to invest $657 million in OLED plant

LG Display announces plans to invest $657 million in OLED plant
  • Posted February 19, 2013, 7:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • LG Display recently announced plans to invest $657 million in cash into expanding their organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel production capabilities. The expansion will take place at the company’s Paju plant located in the Gyeonggi Province in South Korea,…

Samsung sues LG for allegedly copying PLS display technology

Samsung sues LG for allegedly copying PLS display technology
  • Posted December 13, 2012, 6:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Industry News
  • Samsung has hit LG with another lawsuit, this time for purportedly infringing on LCD patents. Filed with the Seoul Central District Court, the complaint aims to invalidate seven LG patents that allegedly copy a plane-to-line switching (PLS) design that Samsung…

Qualcomm buys stake in Sharp, will collaborate in low-power displays

Qualcomm buys stake in Sharp, will collaborate in low-power displays
  • Posted December 4, 2012, 9:45 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Sharp has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Pixtronix, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, for the development of new power-saving screens based on the companies’ MEMS and IGZO technology. Qualcomm is investing ‘as much as’ 9.9 billion yen…

Dell, Intel in talks with Sharp over investment and display supply

Dell, Intel in talks with Sharp over investment and display supply
  • Posted November 29, 2012, 11:15 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Japan’s biggest maker of liquid-crystal-display panels is reportedly in talks with several US companies for a capital injection in exchange for a stake in the company and a "stable supply of breakthrough display technology". According to the Wall Street Journal,…

Tuesday tech deals: 42" Honeywell HDTV $340, 55" Sony HDTV $998

Tuesday tech deals: 42" Honeywell HDTV $340, 55" Sony HDTV $998
  • Posted November 13, 2012, 1:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Today only, TigerDirect offers the Honeywell LE.42T1, for $349.99. Coupon code "PUY76342" cuts it to $339.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for a comparable 42" 1080p LED-backlit HDTV with these specifications by $110 and among the best prices...

Samsung to stop making displays for Apple devices in 2013

Samsung to stop making displays for Apple devices in 2013
  • Posted October 22, 2012, 1:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • Samsung will stop supplying displays for Apple’s iDevices as early as next year, according to a “senior Samsung source” speaking to the The Korea Times. The move comes as the two companies continue their legal battle around the globe... (Update: Samsung denies the report).

Dell intros S Series monitors with edge-to-edge glass, IPS panels

Dell intros S Series monitors with edge-to-edge glass, IPS panels
  • Posted September 24, 2012, 9:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Hardware
  • Dell has introduced as many as five new monitors as part of its 2013 S-series. Available in 27-, 24-, 23- and 21.5-inch sizes, the monitors represent a more affordable alternative to the company’s UltraSharp family, with prices ranging between $200…

Viewsonic unveils 27" IPS and 22" Android ICS LCDs, HD projector

Viewsonic unveils 27" IPS and 22" Android ICS LCDs, HD projector
  • Posted September 12, 2012, 12:00 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Hardware
  • Celebrating its 25th anniversary at an event in London, Viewsonic has unveiled several new display products, including a 22-inch Smart Display running Android, a 27-inch display aimed at graphics professionals as well as a 1080p hybrid laser and LED home…

Sharp production delays may lead to iPhone 5 shortages

Sharp production delays may lead to iPhone 5 shortages
  • Posted August 31, 2012, 12:30 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • Apple’s next iPhone could face supply shortages at launch as one of the firm's LCD manufacturers, Sharp, is reportedly behind schedule due to technical difficulties with the production process. The issue has resulted in lower than expected yields, according to…

Samsung bringing transparent displays to market in September

Samsung bringing transparent displays to market in September
  • Posted August 27, 2012, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware With Video
  • Samsung has announced two new displays that will be introduced to the general public at IFA 2012 starting later this week. The UD22B and the NL22B were both quietly introduced at InfoComm 2012 earlier this year but as they will…

Tuesday tech deals: 23" HP monitor for $97, free laptop case

Tuesday tech deals: 23" HP monitor for $97, free laptop case
  • Posted August 21, 2012, 3:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals, Hardware
  • eCOST offers the HP LV2311 23" 1080p LED-Backlit LCD Monitor for $121.99. This $25 mail-in rebate drops it to $96.99. With around $13 for shipping, that's tied with a deal from 10 days ago, the lowest total price we could find by $34, and the best price we've ever seen for any new...

Dell unveils 27-inch UltraSharp AH-IPS display, costs $799

Dell unveils 27-inch UltraSharp AH-IPS display, costs $799
  • Posted August 8, 2012, 3:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Dell has released a successor to its highly-regarded UltraSharp U2711 monitor. First unveiled on Dell’s Japanese and Australian sites, the U2713HM is the company’s first display to use AH-IPS (advanced high-performance IPS), which is supposed to offer improved color and…

LG Display workers charged with stealing Samsung OLED secrets

LG Display workers charged with stealing Samsung OLED secrets
  • Posted July 18, 2012, 7:30 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News
  • According to a report by The Associated Press, LG's display arm has admitted to six of its employees being involved in the possible misappropriation of OLED technology secrets from Samsung. Samsung has accused the display maker of having "systematically stole its…

Fuji Xerox showcases latest e-paper model at SID in Boston

Fuji Xerox showcases latest e-paper model at SID in Boston
  • Posted June 11, 2012, 2:00 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Hardware
  • Fuji Xerox has demonstrated its latest electrophoretic color e-paper model on the opening day of this week's SID 2012, held in Boston. Interestingly, the new prototype doesn't use a color filter, as has been the case with previous...

Japan Display Inc. announces 651ppi display

Japan Display Inc. announces 651ppi display
  • Posted June 7, 2012, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Not to be outdone by LG’s recent announcement of a 440ppi mobile display, Japan Display Inc. says they have managed to double the number of pixels per square inch found on the iPhone’s retina display, resulting in 651ppi and an…

Tuesday tech deals: 22" HP display $100, DualShock 3 bundle $25

Tuesday tech deals: 22" HP display $100, DualShock 3 bundle $25
  • Posted May 29, 2012, 2:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • HP Home & Home Office offers its 2211x LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. XP601AA#ABA, for $129.99. Coupon code "ACCS73419" cuts it to $99.99. With free shipping, that's $20 under a February deal and the lowest total price we could find by $49.  Features include a 1920x1080...

LG Display announces 5.0-inch, 1080p AH-IPS display for smartphones

LG Display announces 5.0-inch, 1080p AH-IPS display for smartphones
  • Posted May 28, 2012, 9:00 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • There is no doubt that display manufacturers have been pushing the boundaries of technology with the latest line of touchscreen panels making their way into smartphones, and now LG Display looks set to push the envelope even further with the…

Acer releases 24-inch IPS display for $329, adjustable height, swivel, tilt

Acer releases 24-inch IPS display for $329, adjustable height, swivel, tilt
  • Posted May 1, 2012, 3:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Hardware
  • Acer has just released a brand-new IPS display that not only sports some decent features, but with an MSRP of $329, sports a great price as well. The 24-inch LCD is being marketed as a commercial offering and as such,…

Pixel Qi display to outclass new iPad's in quality and efficiency

Pixel Qi display to outclass new iPad
  • Posted April 23, 2012, 10:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • We've been hearing about Pixel Qi's exciting display technology for a while now, but the company has yet to make significant progress in the consumer market -- only about a dozen not-so-popular products feature them. That's not stopping them from…

Intel: 'Retina'-quality displays coming to laptops, desktops soon

Intel:
  • Posted April 12, 2012, 4:19 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Industry News
  • Can't tolerate your laptop's paltry resolution after using one of Apple's "retina" displays? Pretty soon you won't have to, according to Intel slides published by Liliputing. The chipmaker believes devices with high pixel densities will wash ashore as early as…

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