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Samsung to debut 3200x1800, 298 PPI 13.3" LCD panel (and more)

Samsung to debut 3200x1800, 298 PPI 13.3" LCD panel (and more)
  • Posted May 20, 2013, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Samsung is set this week to pull the curtain on two LCD panels which boast pixel densities greater than those found on Apple's Retina Macbook Pro and even Google's Pixel Chromebook. Also expected to be unveiled at Display Week is…

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,…

Sharp unveils 4K 32-inch IGZO LCD monitor, yours for just $5,500

Sharp unveils 4K 32-inch IGZO LCD monitor, yours for just $5,500
  • Posted November 28, 2012, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware
  • Sharp has unveiled a new monitor powered by their ultra-thin IGZO technology that delivers an incredibly high resolution in a very sleek looking package. The professional-grade 32-inch (when measured diagonally, of course) PN-K321 display features a 4K resolution of 3,840…

Japan Display showcases 7-inch paper-like reflective LCD panel

Japan Display showcases 7-inch paper-like reflective LCD panel
  • Posted November 6, 2012, 4:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware With Video
  • Most of us have had to deal with trying to use a smartphone or tablet under direct sunlight at some point. Even with the display at max brightness, it can often be difficult to see what’s on the screen and…

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).

Three LCD makers settle price-fixing class-action suit for $543.5 million

Three LCD makers settle price-fixing class-action suit for $543.5 million
  • Posted July 13, 2012, 4:30 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • AU Optronics (AUO), LG Display and Toshiba have finally settled for $543.5 million bringing an end to the six-year long multi-state led class-action lawsuit in which all three companies stood accused of operating an LCD panel price-fixing ring.

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,…

Philips ErgoSensor display uses sensor to correct your posture

Philips ErgoSensor display uses sensor to correct your posture
  • Posted April 11, 2012, 7:30 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Hardware
  • Philips has launched a new 24 inch monitor which aims to help computer users -- like a nagging school teacher -- to sit upright, take breaks and maintain a proper distance away from the display. The LCD display utilizes an…

Tuesday tech deals: 46" Sharp 1080p HDTV for $500 w/ free shipping

Tuesday tech deals: 46" Sharp 1080p HDTV for $500 w/ free shipping
  • Posted March 27, 2012, 2:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Dell Home offers the Sharp 46" 1080p LCD HD Television, model no. LC-46SV49U, for $499.99 with free shipping. That's $50 under a deal from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen for a Sharp 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. Sales tax is added where applicable...

Samsung's board agrees to spin off LCD business

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  • Posted February 20, 2012, 2:12 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • South Korean electronics giant Samsung will split the LCD division from the company ranks as of April 1, confirming the rumors circulating last week that suggested the firm would turn it into a separate business in an attempt to steer…

Samsung considers LCD unit spinoff to focus on OLED

Samsung considers LCD unit spinoff to focus on OLED
  • Posted February 15, 2012, 11:00 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • Samsung Electronics is apparently considering spinning off its LCD division as the South Korean company looks to streamline its business, jettison their loss making ventures and focus on more lucrative next-generation...

Samsung demos transparent smart window prototype

Samsung demos transparent smart window prototype
  • Posted January 16, 2012, 10:32 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Hardware With Video
  • Samsung showed off its transparent display technology at last week's Consumer Electronics Show, demonstrating its potential use as replacement for actual windows at people's homes. The CES 2012 innovation award winner Samsung Smart Window is essentially a 46-inch LCD, only…

LCD firms agree on $553 million settlement for price fixing

LCD firms agree on $553 million settlement for price fixing
  • Posted December 28, 2011, 9:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News, Hardware
  • Samsung Electronics and six other producers of liquid-crystal displays have agreed to pay around $553 million in compensation to settle consumer and state regulator claims they conspired to "fix" prices for LCD panels used in televisions, laptops and computer displays. …

Sony pulls out of LCD joint venture with Samsung

Sony pulls out of LCD joint venture with Samsung
  • Posted December 26, 2011, 11:25 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Sony has agreed to end a seven-year-old S-LCD joint venture with Samsung Electronics and sell its nearly 50 percent stake to the South Korean company for $940 million. The move comes as Sony expects to record its eighth consecutive annual…

LCD makers agree $388m settlement in alleged price fixing case

LCD makers agree $388m settlement in alleged price fixing case
  • Posted December 9, 2011, 9:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • Several LCD manufacturers have agreed to pay an estimated $388 million to settle a civil lawsuit over alleged price fixing in the liquid crystal display panel market according to court documents cited by Bloomberg...

Simple hack keeps prying eyes off your LCD monitor

Simple hack keeps prying eyes off your LCD monitor
  • Posted November 28, 2011, 3:01 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in IT Security, Hardware With Video
  • Have a nosey roommate? Stuck doing work on cramped public transportation? Instructables member and fellow geek Dimovi offers an easy seven-step project that's sure to keep prying eyes off your computer display. The instructions are fully accessible to non-paying members…

New "invisible glass" ends glossy versus matte dilemma

New "invisible glass" ends glossy versus matte dilemma
  • Posted November 1, 2011, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing Breaking News
  • There could be a day in the near future when you'll be able to purchase a laptop or smartphone without compromising on the visual quality of its display. Most viewing devices offer the choice between a glossy or matte panel.…

Display maker Pixel Qi gets major investment from 3M

Display maker Pixel Qi gets major investment from 3M
  • Posted September 12, 2011, 5:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Hardware
  • 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. Today, however, they are getting a major vote of confidence from 3M in the…

Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi join forces in LCD joint venture

Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi join forces in LCD joint venture
  • Posted August 31, 2011, 12:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News Breaking News
  • Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi, three of Japan's biggest electronics makers, have announced plans to merge their small and medium-sized LCD panel operations into a single entity called Japan Display. According to the Wall Street Journal, the new venture is likely to…

Apple may invest $1 billion in Sharp LCD plant, report says

Apple may invest $1 billion in Sharp LCD plant, report says
  • Posted August 17, 2011, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • Apple may be looking to invest as much as $1 billion in Japanese corporation Sharp in an effort to secure a stable supply of LCD screens for iPhones and iPads. Reuters reports that Apple is looking to diversify suppliers as…

More mainstream LCD monitors expected to adopt IPS panels

More mainstream LCD monitors expected to adopt IPS panels
  • Posted August 8, 2011, 4:00 PM by Julio Franco | Filed in Hardware, Industry News
  • With an expected decline in LCD monitor sales growth in the coming year, manufacturers are reacting to the trend by offering better differentiated models in the mainstream 21" to 25" range. A couple of weeks ago Dell quietly pushed out…

Samsung starts mass production of transparent LCD panels

Samsung starts mass production of transparent LCD panels
  • Posted March 31, 2011, 9:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Hardware
  • We've seen a number of cool display technology prototypes pop up at trade shows in the last couple of years, including curved, flexible and transparent screens by all the usual suspects. Today Samsung is not only showing off one of…

Razer shows portable gaming system with LCD keys

Razer shows portable gaming system with LCD keys
  • Posted January 6, 2011, 4:38 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Gaming
  • Amid the bevy of tablets and other such mobile devices at this year's CES is an intriguing portable gaming system developed by Razer. Called the Switchblade, the 7-inch clamshell aims to bring full-fledged PC gaming to a super mobile form…

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