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Supporting resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, RM 6200 rackmount monitor features 20.1 inch viewing area and multi-scan function that supports SXGA, XGA, VGA, and VGA text mode settings. Luminance is 250 cd/m2, and product has auto-recognition of input signals from VGA, DVI.

Acnodes Corporation, of Walnut, California recently announced the addition of a new member to its rack mountable LCD monitor family, the RM-6200, a 20.1-inch diagonal TFT screen that supports resolutions up to 1600x1200.

The RM-6200 features a multi-scan function that supports SXGA, XGA, VGA, and VGA text mode settings. It also sports on-screen display (OSD) controls that allow adjustment of brightness and resolution in just seconds. It accepts either DVI or VGA input signals. An optional touch screen also is available.

Sporting a compact, rugged 8-unit high design, the new rack mount LCD screen comes in a heavy-duty metal frame and includes a tempered glass front plate for added protection. The unit accepts either DVI or VGA input signals.

With luminescence of 250 cd/m2, a contrast ratio of 750:1, and a .255mm dot pitch, the RM-6200 delivers clear, crisp images for industrial human-machine interface (HMI) applications that require high-end graphics capabilities, “Its rugged construction is intended for use industrial and military settings,”.

Additional details can be found online at: http://www.acnodes.com/ebproductdetail.asp?id=61

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To discuss your special needs in your industrial computer solutions, please contact Acnodes Corporation at (909) 598-7388, via fax at (909) 598-0218. Please visit our website for this and other great products at www.acnodes.com or email us at e-mail protected from spam bots

About Acnodes:
As a quality provider of industrial computing solutions, Acnodes serves various industries in industrial control, automation, and military. Acnodes manufactures and delivers various products as rack-mount LCD monitors, monitor keyboard drawers, panel PC, or other data storage devices. Acnodes works only with well-known suppliers and validates its rigorous manufacturing process for quality and performance.

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-- LG.Philips LCD announced its decision to fund 'P7', a TFT-LCD fabrication plant located in the Paju Display Cluster

-- 'P7' will use a 1950 x 2250mm glass substrate, the largest glass substrate for TFT-LCD fabrication in the world to date

-- Following the success of G6 standardization, 'P7' establishes a new G7 standard

LG.Philips LCD today announced investment in its seventh generation TFT-LCD fabrication plant, 'P7', which will be the first TFT-LCD fabrication plant in Korea's Paju Display Cluster.

The Board of Directors of LG.Philips LCD made its decision on the investment in its seventh generation TFT-LCD fabrication plant during its meeting yesterday in Seoul. Total investment for 'P7', which will be developed in phases, is KRW 5,297 billion. LG.Philips LCD plans to begin ramping-up 'P7' in the first half of 2006. Initially, LG.Philips LCD will implement a production capacity of 45,000 input sheets per month, gradually ramping-up to full production of 90,000 input sheets per month. This phasing of 'P7' will allow LG.Philips LCD to respond to various market conditions while better managing risk.

'P7' will use 1950 x 2250mm glass substrates in the production of TFT-LCDs. As the world's largest glass substrate used so far for TFT-LCD fabrication, 1950 x 2250mm is efficient for the production of 42-inch and 47-inch wide TFT-LCDs, as well as other large and wide displays used primarily for flat TVs and large monitors. 42-inch has already become the large screen HDTV standard in many countries. Building upon its success in establishing its sixth generation TFT-LCD fabrication facility (the most efficient for 32-inch and 37-inch wide TFT LCD TV production) as an industry standard, LG.Philips LCD will establish another industry standard with the world's first seventh generation TFT-LCD factory to use 1950 x 2250mm for substrate glass. These sixth and seventh generation facilities are complementary in meeting the market standard road-map requirements for large and wide TVs of 32, 37, 42 and 47-inch wide screen displays.

The establishment of the Paju Display Cluster, which broke ground in March 2004, is progressing well with the LG.Philips LCD Paju LCD Complex under construction on the 1.65 million square meter lot allocated to LG.Philips LCD. With the launch of LG.Philips LCD's seventh generation TFT-LCD fabrication facility in 2006, the Paju Display Cluster is expected to grow into the world's premier display cluster.

LG.Philips LCD is committed to its 'P7' investment. This investment will create employment opportunities and invigorate nearby TFT-LCD industry-related businesses, including component and equipment makers. There is an additional 1.98 million square meter lot in the vicinity dedicated to related display component suppliers and customers.

About LG.Philips LCD

LG.Philips LCD (NYSE: LPL, KSE: 034220) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels. The Company manufactures TFT-LCD panels in a wide range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in notebook computers, desktop monitors and televisions. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, LG.Philips LCD currently operates six fabrication facilities in Korea and has approximately 12,000 employees in locations around the world. For more information about the Company, please visit http://www.lgphilips-lcd.com. LG.Philips LCD makes "Technology you can see!"

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Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading manufacturer of computer monitors has once again raised the bar in LCD. With a super response time speed of sub-8 milliseconds, the 913N is the fastest monitor in the world. This breakthrough technology will enhance users’ lives like never before when playing fast computer games and watching DVDs.
The Samsung 913N monitor also excels in performance. The monitor provides a clear and sharp image with its outstanding Contrast Ratio of 800:1, its brightness 300cd/㎡ and a wide viewing angle of 160 degrees) offering maximum resolution of 1,280 by 1,024 pixels. IImproving an LCD monitor’s refresh rate is one of the most important advancements that can be made in LCD technology,” said Joe Serra, Market Development Manager, IT, Samsung Australia. “This proves LCD monitors are now a force to be reckoned with when playing the fastest of computer games or watching a high speed car chase on a DVD. Ghosting, blurring and jagged pixel effects are now a thing of the past!”

“We believe it’s also an important differentiator in the corporate market. Features such as height adjustment and narrow bezel come standard now, so technology advancements like faster refresh rates will be what IT managers call for”.

Samsung is a major sponsor of the World Cyber Games, the world’s largest global event for the gaming world. By launching the 913N Samsung is extending its support to the Australian gaming community and is committed to driving the industry with cutting edge technologies.

As well as being super fast, the Samsung 913N has a host of other special features that sets it apart from the competition. With MagicTune users can easily modify and configure the monitor’s display with their PC mouse, for the highest quality and most flexible image solution available anywhere. MagicTune enables the monitor to have an uncluttered look revealing a stylish and simple front view.

This monitor also features MagicBright, which allows users to optimize the monitor for specific usage. Whether it be text, Internet or entertainment, MagicBright ensures users have the ideal settings that take full advantage of what the Samsung 913N monitor has to offer.

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Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) is likely to overtake Sharp and become the world’s leading above-20-inch LCD-TV panel supplier in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN).

CMO stands a good chance of capturing 30% of the global market since it is receiving an increasing number of orders from Sony for the Europe market. Also, CMO’s shipments of 27- and 30-inch LCD-TV panels have exceeded 200,000 units per month so far this quarter. Total quarterly shipments are likely to exceed 700,000, the paper quoted the company as saying.

The company declined to comment on the news.

CMO had a 27% share of the global large-size (over-20-inch) LCD-TV-panel market this August, close to that of Sharp, according to Japan-based market research firm Techno Systems Research (TSR), as cited by EDN.

At an investors conference last month, CMO president Chao-yang Ho said he expects the company to maintain its 25% share of the LCD-TV panel market in 2005, with global shipments expected to reach more than 16 million units.

Besides shipping LCD-TV panels to various IT companies in the US and Europe, CMO is also a chief TV-panel supplier to most major Japan-based consumer-electronics companies, such as Sony, Matsushita Electric Industrial, Sanyo Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi and Toshiba.

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South Korea Monday temporarily banned imports of plasma display panels made by Japan's Matsushita Co., the Financial Times reported.

The action followed a complaint filed with the Korean Trade Commission by LG Electronics claiming Matsushita violated its intellectual property rights. The panels are used in flat-screen TVs and computer monitors.

The battle over technology between the two manufacturers started with Matsushita, which filed an injunction earlier this month to stop LG from selling its products in Japan.

LG retaliated in South Korea, filing similar charges against Matsushita and asking that its products be banned from South Korea.

The KTC agreed with LG and placed a temporary ban on the Japanese panels. It was unclear whether the temporary ban would be made permanent.

Matsushita also markets its products under the Panasonic brand name.

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Syntax Groups Corporation™, manufacturer of the high-quality, low-priced Olevia™ family of widescreen HDTV-ready LCD TVs, today announced at the iSuppli FID2004 conference, its newest Super-IPS-based Olevia 32-inch and 37-inch LCD TVs, plus immediate holiday availability of the Olevia 50-inch LCOS projection TV.

Expanding on the Syntax Olevia's breakthrough value to performance ratio, the HDTV-ready 32-inch (LT32HV) and 37-inch (LT37HV) LCD TVs feature the newly-designed, stunningly-attractive black and charcoal bezel to frame the space-efficient LCD TVs' high-quality, flat panel displays, optimized to provide sharp, vivid digital entertainment images from analog and digital TV signals, DVDs, VHS and video games.

"Since introducing our first Olevia LCD TVs earlier this year, we have received extremely robust acceptance from consumers and the retail channel because of the unique value proposition that Syntax brings to the digital living market," said James Li, Chief Executive Officer of Syntax Groups. "Our new Olevia LCD and LCOS TVs are designed with a rich balance of leading specifications, competitively low prices and a solid after-sale warranty to serve the requirements of consumers who prefer larger format TVs."

New Premium-Level Specifications

The new Olevia 32-inch and 37-inch TVs feature Super-IPS (Super-In-Plane-Switching) technology that provides the best display performance for LCD TVs with higher color saturation, the widest viewing angles, sharpest images, best response times and the minimum amount of color shift and distortion from any angle. Capitalizing on the high-end benefits of Super-IPS, both Olevia models have 176 degrees expanded viewing angles that provide excellent picture quality from any room location, exceptional 1200:1 high contrast ratio, high resolution of 1366 x 768 (WXGA), 8ms response times to display rapidly moving images with smooth transitions that eliminate ghosting effects, 800 cd/m2 high brightness, 16:9 cinema-style widescreen aspect ratio with automatic progressive scan, 3D comb filter and 3:2 pull down.

For convenient viewing from multiple sources, the Olevia 32-inch and 37-inch feature dual built-in NTSC TV tuners for displaying split screens and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) capability. Several video and audio inputs are included such as HDTV component inputs (YPbPr and YcbCr 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i), VGA, DVI HDCP, S-video, and RCA composite and audio. When connected to a PC using the VGA input, the Olevia LCD TVs function as a high quality multimedia display highlighting their ability to simultaneously watch TV or DVD movies on half of a split screen while surfing the Internet and accessing email or PC documents on the other half. Two 15 watts (LT32HV) or 20 watts (LT37HV) speakers deliver high quality surround sound. The Olevia LCD TVs' thin profiles of 4.6-inch (LT32HV) and 5.6-inch (LT37HV) make them easy to attach to a wall using an optional VESA-standard mounting kit.

"The LCD-TV market has huge potential that can be realized only if manufacturers offer desirable products at affordable prices," said Riddhi Pattel, senior analyst covering televisions at the market research firm iSuppli Corp., El Segundo, Calif. Due to declining prices, North American LCD-TV sales will rise by a factor of three and a half in 2004, growing to 3.1 million units, up from 881,000 units in 2003. TV sets with screen sizes in the 30- to 34-inch and 35- to 39-inch size ranges will account for nearly a quarter of all LCD-TV shipments in 2004, says iSuppli.

Price & Availability

Priced at $1,999 (MSRP), the Olevia LT32HV is available late November, and the $2,999 (MSRP) Olevia LT37HV will be available late December. To protect consumers' investments, Syntax provides a standard free on-site one-year warranty and options to purchase extended warranties. Syntax's family of Olevia LCD TVs are currently sold through leading consumer electronics retailers including ABC Warehouse, American TV, CompuSmart (Hartco), Dakota TV, DataVision, hhgregg, Micro Center, RC Willey, Rent-A-Center, Staples, and many other authorized resellers.

"When we entered this exciting LCD TV market only nine months ago, we committed to our retail customers that Syntax would continue on its mission to offer feature-rich products, with the highest specifications, quality and competitive pricing," said Denis Karpeles, Syntax's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our new Olevia LCD TVs and LCOS TV models are proof positive of our continuing dedication of delivering to the consumer what they demand at affordable prices."

Olevia 50-Inch LCOS TV Now Available for Holiday Entertainment!

For consumers who desire a large, truly affordable rear projection TV this holiday season, Syntax's new 50-inch Olevia LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) technology TV (LCT50HV) is immediately available from PC Connection (www.pcconnection.com) currently priced at $2,099.

According to iSuppli, in 2005 the total Rear Projection TV (RPTV) market will grow 14.7 percent to 6.4 million units. Worldwide shipments of LCOS rear-projection TVs will rise to 32,000 units in 2004, up 164 percent from 12,000 in 2003, and increase 142 percent to 78,000 units in 2005.

Syntax's Olevia 50-inch LCOS RPTV incorporates a three-panel subsystem (R,G,B) that allows excellent color reproduction and vivid images with a remarkable 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution. Utilizing a 1080i HDTV format with true 720P images, the 50-inch LCOS TV consists of liquid crystals on silicon, acting like tiny mirrors, with a highly reflective aluminum coating. When light passes through the glass panels to the lens, it is either reflected or blocked, thereby modulating the light to produce bright, clear, stunning images under any room lighting.

The richly-appointed Olevia LCOS TV features 1388 x 780 native resolution (1920 x 1200 under DVI and 1280 x 1024 under VGA), 16:9 aspect ratio, a typical 1000:1 contrast ratio, 1,000 Nits brightness with preset and adjustable modes, progressive scanning, 3:2 pull down, a wide 170/170 horizontal viewing angle, and 3D comb filter for sharp images. The Olevia LCOS TV includes NTSC signal support, noise reduction, five positions of Picture-in-Picture with three enlargement settings, DVI/HDCP inputs for current video equipment compatibility, and two 25W audio surround sound speakers. In addition to the Olevia's component inputs (YCbCr and YPbPr), it has a VGA port for connection to a PC as a 50-inch multimedia display ideal for use in corporate boardrooms.

About Syntax Groups

Headquartered in Southern California, Syntax Groups Corporation (www.syntaxgroups.com) is a complete vertically integrated R&D, manufacturing and channel sales company of high value consumer electronics and computer technology convergence products for the post-PC era. Through its joint venture company, DigiMedia (www.digimedia.com.tw), formed in Taiwan with Taiwan Kolin Company (TSE 1606.TW), (www.kolin.com.tw), Syntax Groups controls a powerful end-to-end supply chain including R&D and manufacturing of backlights for its LCD TVs, optical engines for LCOS TVs, a strategic relationship with Chi Mei Optoelectronics (TSE 3009.TW), (www.cmo.com.tw) for Olevia's high-grade LCD panels, mass production manufacturing of LCD TVs and LCOS TVs, quality control, channel sales, marketing and distribution with a solid back-end customer support program. Syntax sells its full-featured Olevia LCD TVs though a rapidly growing channel network of consumer-direct online partners, and regional and national retail stores in North America, and internationally in Southeast Asia. To support the dramatic growth of its operations, Syntax recently relocated its corporate headquarters into new, larger premises located at 20480 E. Business Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91789.

Syntax Groups Corporation and Olevia are trademarks of Syntax Groups Corporation.

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Falling prices of LCD monitors are now expected to bottom out earlier than previously thought

Canon said on Thursday it had found problems with equipment for making liquid crystal displays (LCDs), boosting shares in Philips and other LCD makers as fears of a supply glut eased.

Any shortage of equipment for making LCDs could slow the start of new factories already under construction, easing a surplus of supplies.

Shares in Philips, the world's number two maker of LCDs, jumped 3.9 percent after Merrill Lynch said Canon was having technical problems with new steppers, critical machinery for making LCDs.

"Things are looking good for Philips. The problems in stepper production at Canon are going to increase prices," said Park Kum-yung, a fund manager at Mirae Asset Co. "That's not necessarily just a short-term increase, because there's a perception that panel prices will be bottoming out earlier than what the market had forecast." more...

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Asustek Computer yesterday launched three own-brand 17-inch LCD monitors, and the company aims to ship 600,000 LCD monitors in 2005, according to sources at the motherboard maker.

Although Asustek designed the LCD monitors, production was outsourced to three contract manufacturers, said the sources, noting that the company is also developing 19-inch LCD monitor models.

In addition to marketing LCD monitors as standalone products, the company plans to bundle the products with its own-brand barebones systems, the sources said. Shipments of the company’s own-brand barebone systems are expected to total 600,000 units in 2004, compared to the 260,000 units it shipped in 2003, the sources noted.

Asustek also plans to soon introduce its own-brand complete PC systems, targeting markets in Southeast Asian countries, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan, said the sources.

The company aims to ship at least 800,000 system products in 2005, including 700,000 barebones and 100,000 complete PC systems, according to the sources.

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by Ian Tan

JUST when you think that multimedia light projectors have become affordable for your home or office, Canon comes along and blows your budget out of the water.

Last week, the Japanese electronics giant unveiled the first third-generation projector to be launched in Singapore.

Called XEED SX50 and costing $6,999, it uses a new projection technology called liquid crystal on silicon, or LCOS.

But first, a quick crash course for those who have never bothered about projector technology. more...

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VFW140 and VFW165 Universal LCD/Plasma Mounting Solutions Offer Consumers Simplicity and Ease of Use

Vogel’s, the leading designer and manufacturer of mounting solutions for LCD and plasma TVs, audio/video components and loudspeakers, has extended its line-up of universal LCD/Plasma mounts. Based on an increased consumer demand for LCD and Plasma monitors, Vogel’s has rounded out their line with two new, very affordable, easy-to-use mounting systems – the VFW140 and VFW165.

As consumers continue to designate new locations for their LCD monitors – from living rooms to dedicated home theaters, to bedrooms and kitchens – Vogel’s continues to meet the growing need by developing space-saving, easy-to-use mounting solutions for every application. Both the Vogel’s VFW140 and VFW165 feature a four-position tilting system, allowing consumers to enjoy optimal viewing from a variety of angles. The Vogel’s tilting system keeps the screen secure and safe in every position. As universal LCD/Plasma mounting systems, the VFW140 and 165 are easy to mount and are compatible with the VESA mounting standard. Boasting sleek and reliable construction, the VFW140 is capable of supporting screens ranging in size from 25 to 39 inches and weighing up to 77 pounds. The VFW165 is capable of supporting screens ranging in size from 40 to 65 inches and weighing up to 154 pounds. Lastly, with Vogel’s aggressive pricing for these two new models, consumers and installers alike can secure an exceptional mount for their LCD or Plasma screens within a reasonable budget.

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About Vogel’s
Vogel`s Products BV designs, manufactures and markets placement and mounting solutions for plasma, LCD and TV screens, audio and video equipment, loudspeakers, and small electric household appliances. A Dutch company founded in 1973 in Eindhoven, Vogel`s has become the European leader in its field and is active in both the consumer and professional market. Founded on unwavering research and development, and combined with extensive market research, Vogel’s continues to provide innovative solutions to satisfy the ever-changing needs of its customers. Vogel’s USA management and warehousing is based in Chicago, IL

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By Carl Wherrett & John Yelovich

Hard on the heels of being the first to announce huge revenues from nano products when most everybody else is still in the lab, Samsung is working on commercializing nano-based field emission displays as the first true nano disruptive technology.

How many of you have got a big-screen plasma TV on your holiday shopping list? Well, scratch it and wait till Xmas 2006 and be the first with nano TV, which utilizes carbon nanotubes to shoot electrons at your screen. They will be thinner and lighter than plasma, and even the more expensive ultra-thin LCD displays, and they will cost you less on your electricity bill. Plasma consumes roughly 500 watts; the nano TV will consume only 100 watts.

So what is it that makes Samsung the technology leader in terms of bringing nano to the marketplace? more...

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Prices on cool TVs are dropping as new factories come on line. Is now the time to buy?
BY MICHAEL SCHUMAN

Doug Gale, a 30-year-old Dallas banker, returned from a vacation to Tokyo and Hong Kong in 2001 raving as much about TV sets as about ancient temples, towering skyscrapers and exotic food. A self-proclaimed tech geek, Gale scouted out electronics shops and was mesmerized by flat-screen TVs. Their monstrous sizes, sleek designs and flashy displays were perfect, he thought, for watching his favorite Dallas Stars charge down the ice. "I'd never seen anything like them," he says of the TVs. "They were just phenomenal. As soon as I got back to Dallas I was thinking, 'I got to get me one of these!'"

Three years later, Gale's living room is still dominated by an old picture-tube clunker. He routinely stops in Best Buy and Circuit City stores to compare prices, but the model he craves, a 45-in. (114-cm) cutting-edge liquid-crystal display (LCD) TV, has a $7,000 price tag—twice what Gale is willing to spend. "These things are still prohibitively expensive," Gale laments.

Sound familiar? While it seems as though hordes of couch potatoes are snapping up the latest displays, the wonders of LCD and plasma TV technology are still well out of reach for the average shopper. True, at U.S. retailer Circuit City, sales of flat-TV models have tripled over the past year, prompting CEO W. Alan McCollough to label this Christmas "a flat-panel holiday." But as long as the price tag on a flat-screen TV is four or more times as much as a comparable tube TV, many consumers will drool and dream but not bite. "Prices [of flat TVs] will be cheaper for consumers this holiday season, but not cheap enough to have them explode off the shelves," says Chris Connery, vice president of market research at DisplaySearch, a consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. more...

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By Sweta Dash, iSuppli

Uncertainty is nothing new in the LCD market. However, with LCD-panel manufacturers gambling billions on an ambitious push into TV, and with signs of a softening in demand appearing, these uncertainties are beginning to grow to massive proportions.

Some imponderables facing the LCD market

With LCD-TV sales having fallen short of suppliers’ aggressive expectations in 2004, and with the overall LCD industry having suffered a decline in revenue in the third quarter, will the present market gloom set the stage for a long-term industry boom?

As fabs move to ever-higher generations, how long can the bigger-is-better approach continue to be a practical strategy in the panel manufacturing business?

Are there inherent limits to the expansion in the size of glass substrate, beyond which the law of diminishing returns asserts itself? more...

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Samsung Electronics has developed a 4-inch screen digital interface LCD with a 16:9 screen ratio exclusively for Portable Media Players (PMP).

PMP is a next-generation multimedia player that can play video images downloaded from the Internet at any time, any where in a convenient format. Market anticipation for a full-scale portable video player has increased dramatically in recent months. PMP's expanded capacity allows for variety of media player features including music and video.

Made exclusively for the PMP market, Samsung's 4-inch widescreen LCD with a 16:9 ratio provides an outstanding digital interface with excellent color gamut and brightness. The LCD panel used for existing PMPs is generally 3.5 inches and has 4:3 ratio. When a 16:9 Digital Internet Video eXpress (Divx) file is played in the current format, the screen is not fully utilized, particularly at the top and bottom of the screen.

Research into the most appropriate screen size has found that 4-inch screen work best. A 3-inch screen is hard to view due to its small screen size; a 5-inch screen is too large to fit into a pocket. Since a 4-inch screen offers good view-ability and is easier to carry, it is expected to meet consumers' needs. In addition, its 8-bit digital interface allows for 16.7million-color video images, and its 50 percent color gamut offers a clear and crisp image display.

“We are planning to take the lead in the display industry by developing various small- and medium-size applications with advanced technology and product competitiveness,” said Yun Jin-Hyuk, senior vice president of the Mobile Display Business Team for Samsung's LCD Business. “Our goal is to take the #1 position in mobile LCD market share by year 2006.”

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With plasma Tvs being so hot these days, I'm not surprised that home builders are now using them as incentives for buyers.

"Lennar and US Homes offer home buyers a package that includes a 42-inch plasma TV, a 90-percent efficient furnace, insulated windows and efficient water heaters." Read more here

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Anyone planning to ditch their conventional cathode-ray tube TV in favour of a much wider flat panel TV will be spoilt for choice. With the rewards so great for companies who can dominate this market, competition between manufacturers is intense.

The result is that flat panel TVs are being enhanced so rapidly that any performance comparisons quickly go out of date.

Take a simple measure like screen size. At Japan’s leading consumer electronics show, CEATEC, held in Makuhari on Tokyo bay in September, hundreds of would-be home cinema owners crowded around Panasonic’s new 65-inch plasma panel TV, which was being billed as “the largest commercial TV set in the world”.

But just two weeks later, the company had to withdraw the claim when its bitter rivals, South Korean firms Samsung and LG Electronics, leapfrogged it with 67-inch and 71-inch plasma panel TVs respectively.

And if constantly shifting specifications are not enough of a problem, there is the small matter of which of the three available large screen technologies is best: plasma display panel (PDP), liquid crystal display (LCD) or rear projection.

And then there are the forthcoming “quantum effect” surface-conduction emission displays (SEDs) that are due out in 2005, and still in the pipeline are flat screens based on organic LEDs. more...

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Photo Realistic Images!
Spectaular 17-inch 1280 x 1024 Display
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The BenQ FP731 delivers a blazing fast 25ms response time, superior 450:1 contrast ratio for photo realistic images with unrivaled clarity and vivid color reproduction. The BenQ FP731 provides best-of-class performance in an LCD that will not only soothe your eyes, but will inspire your thoughts. Perfect for corporate executives, multimedia professionals or home office where nothing but the best will do.

When affordability and performance are critical considerations, the BenQ FP731 is the best choice for a 17" LCD monitor. The FP731 provides great picture quality through D-sub input. And, to meet users needs for clear, sharp picture quality, the FP731 features high brightness and contrast levels, ikey and auto adjustment functions. The FP731 can also be used in various environments, from video walls with its VESA wall mounting feature to basic desktop display.

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Additional Specifications

• Kensington lock
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• i Screen OSD Control
• True Color Supported
• Auto Scaling Function
• Power Consumption Complies with EPA "Energy Star" Standards

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Chinese flat screen TV maker Xoceco Electronics Co.Ltd has edged into first place in market share for China's homemade plasma display panel (PDP) television market.

PDP televisions made by Xiamen-based Xoceco Electronics Co., Ltd. occupied 17.8 per cent of the domestic market in October this year, 3.9 per cent higher than in September, or 0.5 percentage point higher than that made by Matsushita, according to the latest market research report. ADVERTISEMENT

The top 5 brands are Xoceco (17.8 per cent), Matsushita (17.3 per cent), Samsung (10.3 per cent), LG (7.5 per cent) and Haier (7.0 per cent).

Xiahua's PDP television had maintained the second place on the domestic market for 5 consecutive months before edging into the first.

The top 5 brands of liquid crystal television in terms of market share in October are Xoceco (19.3 per cent), Hisense (12.8 per cent), Philips (8.4 per cent), Sharp (8.4 per cent) and Konka (8.1 per cent).

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Pioneer Corp said it may put a new line of plasma televisions into production from 2008 but also sought to clarify media reports on the proposal, specifically concerning where the project will be located.

Pioneer spokeswoman Ema Suzuki confirmed that the company may launch a new plasma TV line, but added that comments made by Pioneer President Kaneo Ito in an interview with the Nihon Keizahi Shimbun had been misunderstood. The newspaper said Pioneer will begin work early next year on the new line but Suzuki added: 'There was a misunderstanding' concerning the line's location.

'President Ito said that given that the estimated global market for plasma display TVs will grow to about 8 mln units in 2008, we have to establish a new line so as to keep the market share of about 20 pct,' she said.

But she added that contrary to the Nikkei report, which mentioned the possibility of locating operations near consumer markets, Pioneer will only manufacture the sets in Japan.

'We are planning to produce plasma displays only in Japan, although some of assembling is being done at our overseas facilities,' she said.

Suzuki also confirmed that Pioneer will set up a project team to develop the new line early next year, with the process taking one or two years.

In the Nikkei interview, Ito said total investment for the production line has not yet been decided, but added that it would not exceed 100 bln yen.

He said the company is looking at an annual production capacity of 500,000 plasma sets, on construction costs of some 27 bln yen. The Nikkei said the new line would raise Pioneer's total annual plasma TV production capacity by 50 pct to some 1.6 mln units. Pioneer began operating a fourth plasma line at a plant in the Yamanashi Prefecture in eastern Japan in October, after it purchased NEC Corp's plasma TV business.

The plant, which is run by the company's subsidiary, Pioneer Display Products Corp, boosted its current total production capacity from 300,000 to 1.1 mln units.

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The affected models of consumer plasmas are listed below. Anyone who owns or uses one of these models may contact Pioneer through its toll free hotline at 800-421-1404 to arrange for the free, in-home upgrade. If a consumer model is not listed below, no power supply replacement is needed and no further action needs to be taken. If consumers are not sure if their plasma is affected, they should call the toll free hotline for confirmation.

Consumer Plasma Models (13 listed):

PDP-505HD             PDP-4330HD
PDP-503PU             PDP-4300
PDP-5030HD            PDP-4304
PDP-5031HD            PDP-4310
PRO-1000HD            PRO-800HD
PRO-1000HDI           PRO-800HDI
PDP-433PU

More information is available at Pioneer's main website at www.pioneerelectronics.com. Anyone with questions should call Pioneer's toll free hotline at 800-421-1404.

Pioneer Corporation is a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment(TM) and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation employs more than 36,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PIO). The headquarters of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is located in Long Beach, Calif., and its Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com.

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Consumers are showing a reasonable knowledge of and interest in HDTV, but it is still seen by many as beyond their means, according to a recent study conducted by global survey research firm, Ipsos-Insight.

"Awareness of HDTV and understanding of the related technology, products, and services is on the rise," said Lynne Bartos, a leader in the company's Cable, Media & Entertainment research practice. The Ipsos-Insight study found that 89% of Americans are aware of HDTV, up from 74% in 2002. Most of those who are aware of HDTV recall seeing an ad for HDTV in the past month (88%, up from 79% two years ago), while the percentage of consumers who have never heard of HDTV has dropped from 26% to 11%.

"Advertising and marketing by industry players is getting noticed, helped in part by word of mouth and sporting events, especially the recent Athens Summer Olympic Games which were presented in high definition," said Bartos. "But HDTVs are not yet in the consideration set of mainstream America. Nearly three-in-four say that HDTV is much too expensive for them to consider purchasing right now (72%, down from 76% two years ago). Other research we've conducted shows that HDTV purchase intent is flat, with 13% of Americans 'very' or 'somewhat' likely to buy HDTV in the near term, vs. 15% last year."

Among those who are familiar with HDTV (45%), most understand that HDTV can deliver a superior quality picture (94% "agree"), that HDTV comes with digital quality surround sound (87%), and that they get to watch content on a full widescreen picture (92%). Seventy percent of those who said they are familiar with HDTV also said they think they'd need a special set-top or converter box, up from 60% two years ago. Sixty percent believe that HDTV signals are widely available, up from 48%.

To peruse the full release with charts, go to: http://www.ipsos-na.com/news/pressrelease.cfm?id=2458

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Large Screen, Enhanced Storage Capacity and Wired or Wireless Connectivity Display Digital Memories Anywhere in Your Home or Office

Wallflower Systems, Inc. today announced availability of the Wallflower 2 Networked Digital Picture Frame. Featuring a vibrant 12.1" or 14.1" LCD screen, huge on-board media storage, wired and wireless network support, and easy operation, the Wallflower 2 is simply the best way to enjoy and share digital photos, video clips, and personal music collections.

"The Wallflower 2 Networked Digital Picture Frame builds on our concept of combining digital technology with quality craftsmanship to take the sharing of digital memories to the next level," said Mitch Kahn, president of Wallflower Systems. "The Wallflower 2's superior features, image quality and internet connectivity put it head-and-shoulders above the competition."

Like previous Wallflower products, the Wallflower 2 is a finely crafted, wood and steel encased networked digital multimedia frame. Image, video and music files are transferred to the Wallflower 2 via a simple "drag-and-drop" operation in both the Windows XP and Mac OS X environments. A web-browser interface allows the user to change settings such as display order and display time as well as access more advanced features. Since the Wallflower 2 makes use of networking capabilities built-in to both Windows XP and OS X, no software installation is required on either platform. Files can also be loaded on to the Wallflower directly from digital cameras and USB memory card readers.

The Wallflower 2 includes the company's patent pending Pollinate(TM) technology, which provides the sharing of digital content via e-mail and the web. A Wallflower 2 can be configured to synchronize new content with other Wallflowers or simply to receive content through e-mail or web downloads. You can even display the latest news and sports scores in a scrolling news feed across the bottom of the screen. And unlike other internet connected digital picture frames, there are no service fees of any kind.

The Wallflower 2 stores more than 90,000 multi-megapixel digital images, 20 hours of video and thousands of songs on its internal 40GByte hard disk drive. LCD screen resolution is 1024x768 with 16 million colors and images and movies are automatically resized before playback. Audio output is available from the built-in speaker or from line-level outputs that can be connected to any stereo receiver. Virtually all image and movie formats are supported (check our website for details). MP3 and WAV audio formats are supported. A software upgrade provides playback of Microsoft(R) PowerPoint(R) and Macromedia(R) Flash files.

Currently priced between $649 and $999, depending on frame style and finish, Wallflower digital picture frames can be ordered online at http://www.wallflower-systems.com

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So you want one of those really nice Dell 42" Plasma Tv's or 17" LCD Tv. The bad news is, there's not cheap. The good news is, you can win one in the Dellf Delivers Toy Box Sweepstakes. There will be 6 weekly drawings, you can either eter by purchasing anything from Dell Home, or filling out an online entry form.

The prize package consists of the following:
Cadillac Escalade. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $55,000.
Dell 42” Plasma HDTV ARV $3,499
Dell 17” LCD TV ARV $699
Dell Dimension 8400 desktop computer with 19” Flat Panel. ARV $1,750;
Dell Inspiron 700m Notebook. ARV $2,229;
Dell Pocket DJ 5GB Digital Music Player. ARV $199
Dell Axim X50v 624C Handheld. ARV $499
$500 Dell Gift Card ARV $500
Dell 540 Series Printer ARV $189
Training package consisting of three (3) training books ARV $33.

I don't know about you, but I know this would make my Christmas very Merry

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New Olevia TVs with "Super-IPS" Technology Deliver Premium Widescreen Viewing Experience. Syntax Groups' Premium LCD TVs, empowered by Super-IPS Technology, is technology you can see!

Syntax Groups Corporation(tm), manufacturer of the high-quality, low-priced Olevia(tm) family of widescreen HDTV-ready LCD TVs, today announced at the iSuppli FID2004 conference, its newest Super-IPS-based Olevia 32-inch and 37-inch LCD TVs, plus immediate holiday availability of the Olevia 50-inch LCOS projection TV.

Expanding on the Syntax Olevia’s breakthrough value to performance ratio, the HDTV-ready 32-inch (LT32HV) and 37-inch (LT37HV) LCD TVs feature the newly-designed, stunningly-attractive black and charcoal bezel to frame the space-efficient LCD TVs’ high-quality, flat panel displays, optimized to provide sharp, vivid digital entertainment images from analog and digital TV signals, DVDs, VHS and video games.

“Since introducing our first Olevia LCD TVs earlier this year, we have received extremely robust acceptance from consumers and the retail channel because of the unique value proposition that Syntax brings to the digital living market,” said James Li, Chief Executive Officer of Syntax Groups. “Our new Olevia LCD and LCOS TVs are designed with a rich balance of leading specifications, competitively low prices and a solid after-sale warranty to serve the requirements of consumers who prefer larger format TVs.”

New Premium-Level Specifications
The new Olevia 32-inch and 37-inch TVs feature Super-IPS (Super-In-Plane-Switching) technology that provides the best display performance for LCD TVs with higher color saturation, the widest viewing angles, sharpest images, best response times and the minimum amount of color shift and distortion from any angle. Capitalizing on the high-end benefits of Super-IPS, both Olevia models have 176 degrees expanded viewing angles that provide excellent picture quality from any room location, exceptional 1200:1 high contrast ratio, high resolution of 1366 x 768 (WXGA), 8ms response times to display rapidly-moving images with smooth transitions that eliminate ghosting effects, 800 cd/m2 high brightness, 16:9 cinema-style widescreen aspect ratio with automatic progressive scan, 3D comb filter and 3:2 pull down.

For convenient viewing from multiple sources, the Olevia 32-inch and 37-inch feature dual built-in NTSC TV tuners for displaying split screens and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) capability. Several video and audio inputs are included such as HDTV component inputs (YPbPr and YcbCr 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i), VGA, DVI HDCP, S-video, and RCA composite and audio. When connected to a PC using the VGA input, the Olevia LCD TVs function as a high quality multimedia display highlighting their ability to simultaneously watch TV or DVD movies on half of a split screen while surfing the Internet and accessing email or PC documents on the other half. Two 15 watts (LT32HV) or 20 watts (LT37HV) speakers deliver high quality surround sound. The Olevia LCD TVs’ thin profiles of 4.6-inch (LT32HV) and 5.6-inch (LT37HV) make them easy to attach to a wall using an optional VESA-standard mounting kit.

“The LCD-TV market has huge potential that can be realized only if manufacturers offer desirable products at affordable prices,” said Riddhi Pattel, senior analyst covering televisions at the market research firm iSuppli Corp., El Segundo, Calif. Due to declining prices, North American LCD-TV sales will rise by a factor of three and a half in 2004, growing to 3.1 million units, up from 881,000 units in 2003. TV sets with screen sizes in the 30- to 34-inch and 35- to 39-inch size ranges will account for nearly a quarter of all LCD-TV shipments in 2004, says iSuppli.

Price & Availability
Priced at $1,999 (MSRP), the Olevia LT32HV is available late November, and the $2,999 (MSRP) Olevia LT37HV will be available late December. To protect consumers’ investments, Syntax provides a standard free on-site one-year warranty and options to purchase extended warranties. Syntax’s family of Olevia LCD TVs are currently sold through leading consumer electronics retailers including ABC Warehouse, American TV, CompuSmart (Hartco), Dakota TV, DataVision, hhgregg, Micro Center, RC Willey, Rent-A-Center, Staples, and many other authorized resellers.

“When we entered this exciting LCD TV market only nine months ago, we committed to our retail customers that Syntax would continue on its mission to offer feature-rich products, with the highest specifications, quality and competitive pricing,” said Denis Karpeles, Syntax’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our new Olevia LCD TVs and LCOS TV models are proof positive of our continuing dedication of delivering to the consumer what they demand at affordable prices.”

Olevia 50-Inch LCOS TV Now Available for Holiday Entertainment!
For consumers who desire a large, truly affordable rear projection TV this holiday season, Syntax’s new 50-inch Olevia LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) technology TV (LCT50HV) is immediately available from PC Connection (www.pcconnection.com) currently priced at $2,099.

According to iSuppli, in 2005 the total Rear Projection TV (RPTV) market will grow 14.7 percent to 6.4 million units. Worldwide shipments of LCOS rear-projection TVs will rise to 32,000 units in 2004, up 164 percent from 12,000 in 2003, and increase 142 percent to 78,000 units in 2005.

Syntax’s Olevia 50-inch LCOS RPTV incorporates a three-panel subsystem (R,G,B) that allows excellent color reproduction and vivid images with a remarkable 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution. Utilizing a 1080i HDTV format with true 720P images, the 50-inch LCOS TV consists of liquid crystals on silicon, acting like tiny mirrors, with a highly reflective aluminum coating. When light passes through the glass panels to the lens, it is either reflected or blocked, thereby modulating the light to produce bright, clear, stunning images under any room lighting.

The richly-appointed Olevia LCOS TV features 1388 x 780 native resolution (1920 x 1200 under DVI and 1280 x 1024 under VGA), 16:9 aspect ratio, a typical 1000:1 contrast ratio, 1,000 Nits brightness with preset and adjustable modes, progressive scanning, 3:2 pull down, a wide 170/170 horizontal viewing angle, and 3D comb filter for sharp images. The Olevia LCOS TV includes NTSC signal support, noise reduction, five positions of Picture-in-Picture with three enlargement settings, DVI/HDCP inputs for current video equipment compatibility, and two 25W audio surround sound speakers. In addition to the Olevia’s component inputs (YCbCr and YPbPr), it has a VGA port for connection to a PC as a 50-inch multimedia display ideal for use in corporate boardrooms.

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SAN FRANCISCO--New television-tube technology promises to shed several inches from the bulky displays and challenge rival flat panels at their own game--being thin.

Executives at a display conference here said Thursday that significantly thinner CRT (cathode ray tube) displays will be available next year and are expected to be less expensive than trendy flat panels that use newer technologies such as LCD--liquid crystal display--and plasma displays.

"These superslim CRTs offer the best of both worlds--superior picture quality with a slim size," said Siegfried Trinker, director of corporate strategy at LG.Philips Displays International.
Despite offering a better picture quality and lower prices, and despite making up a large majority of the market, tube-based televisions have lost their luster compared with flat-panel sets using emerging technologies such as LCDs and plasma. more...

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Frey Technologies, LLC., a developer of personal video recorder (PVR) and home media center technology for the PC, has announces their version 2.1 of its SageTV personal video recorder software. It supports the WinTV PVR 150 and WinTV PVR 500 tuner cards from market-leading Hauppauge Computer Works and the Plextor Convertx 402U from Plextor Corp. It also broadens the software's search capabilities to allow users to more readily pinpoint which shows they want to record.

"From its introduction, SageTV has let even the most novice user transform a standard PC into a personal video recorder," said Dan Kardatzke, founder of Frey Technologies. "Version 2.1 adds support for some of the most superior hardware technology available today -- from a number of market-leaders, including Hauppauge Computer Works and Plextor. In addition, SageTV's new search capability aligns even more closely with the way that television viewers actually think to allow them to search and identify the programs that they want to record more readily than ever before."

SageTV gives users the most powerful PVR capabilities imaginable by allowing for the use of multiple tuner cards for simultaneous recording of an unlimited number of shows. In version 2.1, SageTV supports the ability to record multiple formats across multiple tuners (i.e. mixing MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/DivX hardware encoders within a single system). In addition, the software now supports an even broader array of tuner cards, including the Hauppauge WinTV PVR 150/500, the Plextor ConvertX TV-402U/M402U, the Provideo 358T USB, and AverMedia UltraTV PCI 500/550.

"SageTV was the first application to allow users to record multiple channels simultaneously, and this new version of the software does a lot to further enhance the user experience with additional features and capabilities as well as the ability to fully utilize the unique features of our WinTV-PVR-500 card," said Ken Plotkin, CEO of Hauppauge Computer Works. "SageTV makes transforming a PC into a personal video recorder completely simple for the consumer. With these new enhancements they now know that they can simply plug in one of our cards and automatically have excellent PVR capabilities."

Hauppauge's WinTV-PVR-150 is a 125-channel cable ready TV tuner that allows users to readily record TV shows onto a computer's hard disk. The WinTV-PVR-500 is the first TV tuner card to provide dual 125-channel, cable-ready tuners, each with a dbx-TV stereo recorder. The card also features dual high-quality MPEG2 video and audio encoders.

Plextor's The PX-TV402U is the world's first DivX Certified PVR. The PX-TV402U contains an integrated high quality TV tuner and connects to a PC via a USB connection. The unit incorporates a multi-format encoder chip which converts video to the DivX(R), MPEG-4, MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 formats as it is being recorded to the PC.

The software has also been enhanced to allow users greater flexibility when searching and recording television programs. Users can browse upcoming programs by category and record shows based on keywords (i.e. ice skating, French cooking, etc.) in addition to specifying a specific title, actor or program category. In addition, the software has been enhanced with improved file management; plug-in support for on-screen display, inputs and MediaPlayer; and revamped capture and playback systems.

The SageTV software is priced at $79.95. For more information about Frey Technologies or SageTV, visit the company's Web site at http://www.sage.tv

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Plextor has unveiled its ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U personal video recorder, the world’s first real-time DivX Certified PVR (Personal Video Recorder). The PX-TV402U allows connection to a satellite receiver, cable or broadcast TV signal for watching and recording television programmes and home videos to a PC or DVD. As well as for just watching TV, Plextor’s convenient and flexible solution enables the user to either store data on the computer for watching at a later date or burn data direct to DVD, saving hard drive space and time.

The ability to record video in real time and straight into DivX format means the PX-TV402U allows the user store up to three times as much video than normal. This can save hours of time, eliminating the need to use a software-encoding programme to convert video to DivX after capture.

The PX-TV402U is able to record video into resolutions suited for playback on both full size TV’s and monitors, as well as portable and handheld devices and with its integrated high quality TV tuner, there is no compromise on quality. Similar to the ConvertX PX-M402U, a camcorder, VCR or DVD player can be connected to the PX-TV402U enabling the user to transfer home videos to a PC.

Supporting DivX, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 formats, the PX-TV402U is an external USB 2.0 device, which connects to a PC running Windows 2000 or XP. It also includes powerful yet easy to use software, including Intervideo WinDVR, to watch and pause live TV and to record programmes, and Intervideo WinDVD Creator software that allows the capturing and editing of home videos and the authoring of interactive DVD’s.

Rudy De Meirsman, Sales and Marketing Manager, Plextor Europe, comments: “Following our successful launch into the digital video conversion market with the ConvertX PX-M402U earlier this year, Plextor is now able to offer a solution for transforming a PC into a complete digital home entertainment centre, at a highly cost effective price. The new PX-TV402U enables an ordinary home PC to perform multiple tasks by incorporating the functionalities of a television, video and DVD player/recorder.”

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Jiangsu-based Sunning Group, achain store giant of household appliance in China, has won the exclusive selling rights for two new models of high-definition TV with presetting function from Sony.

The two models TV are DA29X80 and DA34X80. They own the digitalvisualization technology and high-definition signal receiving presetting function. They are of fashion in design with high performance-price ratio, Suning said.

Sony positioned its new products in big or middle-sized cities.As the sales of Suning is growing rapidly and has flagship stores in big or middle-sized cities all over the country, it is suitable for selling new products for Sony.

Suning prices DA29X80 and DA34X80 at CNY 3,979 and CNY 5,949 respectively.

Early this month, Sony announced it would launch 42-, 50- and 60-inch LCD rear projection TV into market. 50-inch ones will debut in Suning at CNY 27,800, insiders said.

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Right now, only 4 percent of you are watching a television program in high definition T.V. But by 2010, it's estimated over 85 percent of you will tune in to HDTV. That leaves a lot of new televisions to buy.

Shopping for a TV is very different than just 5 or 10 years ago when most of the technology was essentially the same. Nowadays, there are real differences in how TV's work and what they cost. more...

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LCD-TV and small-to-medium-size panels will account for a larger proportion of the total sales at AU Optronics (AUO) next year, at the expense of LCD-monitor panels, said company executive vice president Hsiung Hui. He also indicated that a significant proportion of the company’s production in 2005 will come from its fifth-generation (5G) lines.

AUO is confident about the LCD-TV and small-to-medium-size panel markets; therefore, it will readjust its product mix in 2005, and it expects both segments to account for a higher proportion of total sales than they did this year, Hsiung said. The company expects to see the contribution from LCD-monitor panel sales drop to 50% of its total panel sales in 2005, down from 61.5% in the first three quarters of 2004. more...

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Amazon has a sweet deal on the TiVo TCD540040 Series 2 40-Hour Digital Video Recorder. You can now get it for only $79.14 after rebate.

TiVo's Series2 DVR delivers plenty of recording capacity in addition to offering entertainment services like digital music, digital photos, remote scheduling, and hassle-free favorites recording. All this and the famed luxury of being able to pause and view instant replays of live television, too.

TiVo DVRs record television programming directly to an onboard digital ATA/IDE hard drive, eliminating the hassles of videotape (imprecise tape searching, head cleaning, steadily degrading picture, fuzzy sound, etc.). This Series2 TiVo, model TDC540040, offers 40 GB storage for up to 40 hours of recording time in TiVo's best-looking chassis yet.

The Series2 has 2 USB ports, offering people with home networks the ability to stream photos and music to their TiVo, or send programs from one TiVo to another. This connectivity also lets TiVo subscribers access exciting entertainment services through the TiVo Home Media Features, which consists of the TiVo Digital Music Player, TiVo Digital Photo Viewer, and Multi-Room Viewing.

The TiVo Digital Music Player lets you enjoy your computer's MP3 collection through your home entertainment sound system. Access and control your entire digital music collection via your TV; shuffle your music library by artist, album, or type of music; and create a custom playlist on your computer or use third-party software to develop playlists for every mood.

The TiVo Digital Photo Viewer accesses digital photos stored on your computer and showcases them on your TV. View photo albums and slideshows on your TV screen, easily navigate, search, and view your computer's entire digital photo library, play and control slideshows of photo albums, and use the remote control to select and view individual photos.

Multi-Room Viewing is designed for households with two Series2 DVRs and allows you to record a show on one DVR and send it to another if your kids are watching in the living room, say, and you're watching in the bedroom. You can also start a program on one DVR and pick up where you left off on your other DVR, as well as access the Now Playing list of a connected Series2 DVR at any time.

You can also find and schedule recordings even when you're away from home. With Online Scheduling, you'll have the freedom to schedule programs from anywhere you have a computer with an Internet connection. Just sign in to TiVo Central Online to access the same recording options you have at home.

The Series2 DVR is compatible with virtually every television available. It also works with VCRs, TV antennas, cable systems, and satellite systems. A patented universal remote control simplifies program recording and controls multiple TiVos within the home (2 devices can share your existing phone line). Connections include: 3 video inputs and outputs (S-video, composite-video, and RF coaxial), 1 set of stereo RCA analog audio inputs, and 2 sets of stereo audio outputs.

TiVo subscribers can pay $12.95 per month or a one-time product lifetime fee of $299. Other benefits of TiVo service include but are by no means limited to: Season Pass (TiVo automatically finds and records every episode of a series all season long, even if the network schedule changes), WishList (TiVo finds and records programs that feature your favorite actor, director, team, or even topic), Smart Recording (TiVo detects line-up changes for you and suggests programs to match your interests, if desired), and Showcases (exclusive entertainment plus recording shortcuts from some of the most popular networks on TV). You can even train TiVo to autorecord more shows you'll love when you use the Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down buttons on the supplied remote. Parental controls let you lock channels or set ratings limits based on content.

What's in the Box
TiVo DVR, user's manual, 1 stereo analog audio/video interconnect, 1 RJ-11 phone "Y" splitter, 1 dual IR blaster cable, 1 AC power cord, one 25-foot RJ-11 telephone cable, 2 AA batteries, 1 RG-6 coaxial cable, 1 DB-9 serial cable, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description
TiVo TCD540040 Series2 40-Hour Digital Video Recorder: Just like VCRs, but without the hassles and poor quality of videotape. Tell it once and TiVo records an entire season of your favorite shows, even if the schedule changes. Pause live TV and find shows with your favorite actor, team, even topic-easy. Record up to 40-hours of shows, which are saved on a hard drive and listed on-screen for playback in any order. Just buy a TiVo DVR, activate the TiVo service and tell TiVo what you like to watch. It hooks up to your TV and uses your existing phone line. You'll never watch TV the same way again! Record, play, slow motion, replay, pause (both live and pre-recorded TV) * record by channel and time * multibrand remote control * 2 USB ports * 2 sets of A/V outputs (2 composite, 1 S-video) * RF input/output * 15"W x 3-1/4"H x 13-1/2"D * warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor * Note: TiVo recorders make a daily call for programming updates; long distance charges may apply * TiVo service not available in Puerto Rico or Canada

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By Gina Piccalo Times Staff Writer

When it debuted in 1999, TiVo revolutionized the TV experience by wresting control of screen time from advertisers, allowing viewers to record shows and skip commercials. TiVo's slogan said it all: "TV your way."

Behind the scenes, though, TiVo was courting advertisers, selling inroads to a universe most customers saw as commercial-free. The result is a groundbreaking new business strategy, developed with more than 30 of the nation's largest advertisers, that in key ways circumvents the very technology that made TiVo famous.

By March, TiVo viewers will see "billboards," or small logos, popping up over TV commercials as they fast-forward through them, offering contest entries, giveaways or links to other ads. If a viewer "opts in" to the ad, their contact information will be downloaded to that advertiser — exclusively and by permission only — so even more direct marketing can take place. more...

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Targeted For 2005, Service Will Change Entertainment For Millions

San Antonio, Texas, Redmond, Washington, November 17, 2004

SBC Communications Inc. today announced an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to provide next-generation television services using the new Microsoft® TV Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Edition software platform.

The SBC IPTV deal with Microsoft, valued in excess of $400 million over 10 years, is the first of its kind for any U.S.-based telecommunications provider.

"Our service will change the way people experience TV. Finally, customers will watch what they want, when they want — from avirtually unlimited and interactive content selection," said Edward E. Whitacre Jr., SBC Communications Inc. chairman and CEO. "We will deliver integrated communications and entertainment services to enhance the digital lifestyle of our customers."

SBC Labs has been testing an IP-based television service built on the Microsoft TV IPTV Edition platform since June 2004. SBC companies and Microsoft will begin field trials in mid 2005 and plan commercial availability of the IP-based television platform in late 2005.

In the first quarter of 2005, construction is expected to begin on the SBC Project Lightspeed, the company's initiative to deploy fiber closer to customer locations to provide new, feature-rich, IP-based services, including IP television, voice over IP (VoIP), and ultra-fast Internet access. Project Lightspeed is expected to reach 18 million households by year end 2007.

"Project Lightspeed and the Microsoft and SBC relationship underscore what the future holds for consumers: a virtually unlimited opportunity for innovative, cross-device services and entertainment experiences enabled by the marriage of powerful broadband networks with the magic of software," said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft. "The selection of Microsoft TV as the IPTV services platform provider for SBC recognizes Microsoft's leadership position in the rapidly emerging IPTV industry and the benefits it will bring to customers."

Microsoft TV IPTV Edition also provides strong security features and efficiency in delivering standard and high-definition TV programming to multiple TV sets in the home over the SBC fiber-enhanced network, while leaving ample bandwidth available for ultra-fast Internet access and VoIP services.

IPTV Potential Offerings

The new service will enable a next-generation digital video entertainment experience not previously realized in the mass market. The solution will take full advantage of the SBC expanding two-way broadband network to offer new, innovative services beyond today's existing broadcast-oriented digital TV networks.

Additionally, by using IP technology to deliver video, voice, data and other advanced services and applications over a single network connection, the services may be accessed and shared via any number of IP-enabled household devices, such as TVs, set-top boxes, PCs, PDAs or phones. Microsoft TV IPTV Edition also provides a comprehensive security system including subscriber and end-to-end digital rights management technology to protect the content across multiple devices.

The IP-based TV service is planned to include instant channel changing, customizable channel lineups, video on demand, digital video recording, multimedia interactive program guides, event notifications, content protection features and more.

"We will have a rich multimedia program guide that makes it easy to find the programs you want to watch, and provides full control over when and how you want to watch them," said Whitacre. "Channel surfing becomes easier because you can continue to watch your program while viewing live previews of other shows using innovative picture-in-picture (PIP) technology."

Some additional potential applications include:

Using two-way broadband networks, SBC companies could be able to send alerts and notifications to customers watching TV in new ways. Some examples include the ability to alert a customer of upcoming favorite shows, or Caller ID and instant messaging right on their TV screen.

The Microsoft TV IPTV Edition platform could enable new services and applications such as tuner-less picture-in-picture functionality. The PIP feature enables users to preview other shows and channels while the primary channel runs in the background.

Photos could be easily shared from a networked computer and played back through the TV.
To enable optimal use of bandwidth, SBC companies plan to use a switched video distribution system, which streams only the content the customer requests instead of broadcasting all channels to everybody at once. This cutting-edge technology frees up large amounts of bandwidth for other applications.

"Our video on demand will come with a substantial content library," said Whitacre. "The customer gains additional control over the content they want versus what is delivered to them. We get the flexibility of not being constrained by bandwidth."

To view a demo of potential services made possible by IPTV, please visit www.sbc.com/lightspeed.

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CTL Corporation, today announced that it has introduced a new 22” wide-screen LCD television model under it’s Nexus brand name.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 17, 2004 -- CTL Corporation, today announced that it has introduced a new 22” wide-screen LCD television model under it’s Nexus brand name. The Nexus 2200 incorporates Emmy-award winning Genesis FAROUDJA DCDi video processing technology and can be used as both an HDTV television and as a computer monitor.

CTL envisions consumers utilizing the Nexus to replace bulkier conventional CRT TV’s in the home as well as by utilizing the product in a dual role as both an LCD Monitor for their computer and as a Television in the Home Office. Additionally, CTL has identified Corporate and Government demand for the product as an ultra-large display for data intensive computing.

“With a 16:9 aspect ratio, DVI, analog and component video input, detachable stereo speakers and a 1280 x 768 WXGA maximum resolution, we believe that the Nexus 2200 will meet the needs of a diverse group of customers,” said Erik Stromquist, CTL Executive Vice President.

The Nexus 2200 is currently available for purchase online at Goodguys.com, and will be available at other major Retailers and Ecommerce sites in the near future. CTL is introducing a 27” Nexus LCD TV/Monitor in December 2004 and a 32” Nexus LCD TV/Monitor in January 2005.

About Computer Technology Link Corporation
Computer Technology Link Corporation (CTL) is a global corporation with offices throughout North America and Asia. CTL’s various facilities manufacture, market and distribute Personal Computers, Workstations, Laptops, Monitors, LCD TV’s and Servers. CTL is committed to expanding international and domestic operations by continually evolving to meet the needs of an ever changing market. CTL is headquartered in Portland, Oregon with branch offices, subsidiaries and distribution facilities in Kent WA, South Korea and Malaysia.

More information about CTL and CTL’s products can be found at www.ctl.infoand www.ctlmonitors.com.

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Tokyo (JCNN) - Toshiba has announced the release of the industry's first product that has packaged a 17V-inch LCD TV and a DVD video recorder with a hard drive in a single body.

Set to hit the market in early December, the compact RD-17V1 measures 430x364x250mm and weighs 8.4kg. The 160GB built-in hard drive can store up to 284hours of video at 1Mbps.

Also available is the SD-P2700, a portable DVD player with an 8.9V-inch wide polysilicon TFT LCD screen. The monitor can rotate 180 degrees to offer greater viewing angles, enabling in-vehicle use as well as use in many other places.

Both products are open-priced.

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Proton recently cut the price of a 32-inch LCD TV model by nearly 30% to $1,535, down from $2,136 in the Taiwan market.

The TV (model LA 32F), which uses panels from AU Optronics (AUO), is now priced at the lowest level among its competitors in the Taiwan market, according to company chairman Frankie Hong.

The model was introduced this September and will initially be sold in Taiwan, with 32-inch LM-series models to be shipped in small volumes, at a later date, to North America, Australia and Europe, the company said earlier. more...

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THE FLAGSHIP Apple line of Cinema Displays is shipping with faulty LCD panels, it has emerged.
Most acutely affected appears to be the 23-inch line, which can exhibit a strong pink or yellow hue across the display that cannot be cured by colour calibration. more...

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The vendor is launching flat-panel, touch-screen systems designed specifically for the retail market.

Dell is thinking out of the box. The PC maker this week is rolling out a new product line built from the ground up for the retail industry, and it's a flat-panel touch-screen system.

The 15-inch E153FPT flat-panel touch screen is the newest addition to a retail line of point-of-sale products Dell introduced in January 2003 that included PC-based registers, software, and peripherals Dell had developed for other industries and adapted for retail. The touch-screen system is based on customer feedback, says Brian Slaughter, Dell's senior marketing manager. "Adding a touch screen to the [point-of-sale] product line is an indication of Dell's growth in the space," says Slaughter, although he declined to comment on the company's share of the retail market. more...

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Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corp., a joint venture between Sanyo Electric Co. and Seiko Epson Corp.,will move part of its production of color LCD panels from Nagano Prefecture to Suzhou, China , company sources said.

Most of the displays made in Suzhou will be STN (super twist nematic) panels for use in cell phones sold overseas. Integrated production will be carried out in China to enhance efficiency.

After the transfer, the Nagano plant will focus on the production of higher-end TFD (thin-film diode) panels.

Sanyo Epson operates three production facilities in China - two in Suzhou and one in Shenzhen - and another in the Philippines.

They assemble a total of just under 100 million panels a year, which will rise to 110 million after output is increased in Suzhou.

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Axion Combo is the Perfect Portable Entertainment Solution for Today's Consumer on the Go

POMONA, Calif, Nov. 15, 2004--Axion today announced it is now shipping an Axion(R) 10.2-inch wide-screen LCD TV and DVD player combo exclusively to RadioShack stores nationwide. This new one-of-kind portable LCD TV/DVD combo, which was designed and manufactured specifically for RadioShack, is available in the retailer's nearly 7,000 retail stores nationwide and at www.radioshack.com for a retail price of $399.99.

The Axion LCD TV/DVD combo features a high-resolution 10.2-inch wide screen thin film technology (TFT) LCD display and plays DVDs with brilliant color and crisp image reproduction under virtually any lighting conditions. The built-in DVD player features support for DVD, CD, MP3 and Photo CD viewing. The Axion comes complete with remote control, travel case, auto/home power supplies, F-type antenna connectors and is cable ready off the shelf. The travel/mounting case can be hung from the rear of a car seat - making it ideal for families with children who require on-the-road entertainment. Dual stereo speakers and headphone jacks make it perfect for just about any viewing situation.

We are excited to have this exclusive product from one of the world's leading manufacturers of portable LCD televisions," said Stu Asimus, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, RadioShack Corporation. "We believe the Axion 10.2-inch wide-screen LCD TV/DVD combo is a significant addition to our line-up for the holiday shopping season."

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Brillian Corporation, a pioneering developer of HDTVs based on the industry's first Gen II liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCoS(TM)) microdisplay technology, will showcase its BR6501m/i, 65-inch, rear-projection, 720p HDTV monitor at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) in Long Beach, California. Demonstrations will be held November 16 to 18, 2004 in booth #B1508 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Based on Brillian's proprietary Gen II LCoS(TM) microdisplay technology, the BR6501m/i features a three megapixel (1280x720-pixel per panel) engine and offers the highest commercially available LCOS contrast ratios -- up to 2000:1 -- in a rear-projection HDTV. It features exceptional grayscale performance, deep black levels, high brightness, a 160-degree viewing angle, an ultra-fine-pitch 16:9 widescreen, artifact-free full-motion video through its three-panel architecture, outstanding audio performance with its high-end audio system, and an upgradeable hardware and software architecture, all in a sleek design that measures a mere 23-inches in depth.

For a demonstration at EHX or for additional product information, please contact Rainer Kuhn, vice president of Sales and Product Marketing, at rainer.kuhn@brilliancorp.com or by phone 303-332-6154.

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The plasma display panel (PDP), liquid crystal display (LCD) and cathode ray tube (CRT) models, demonstrated for the first time at the 2004 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, are specifically engineered to allow hoteliers to deliver exciting digital HDTV programming, including pay- per-view (PPV) services, to their guests.

Combining LG's latest picture-enhancement innovations and state-of-the-art guest-friendly features, the lineup includes a new widescreen 42-inch PDP, 32-inch LCD and 30-inch CRT HDTVs. These sets feature encryption technology that provides digital content protection and integrated digital tuners, taking advantage of the industry-standard digital television reception technology that will be included in virtually all TVs in the United States over the next three years in compliance with FCC regulations.

"LG is committed to working with pay-per-view providers and industry leaders to build compatible technologies to meet the HDTV needs of the hospitality industry," said Ron Snaidauf, vice president of commercial products, LG Electronics USA, Inc. "These new models are the first in the industry to allow hoteliers the ability to provide high-value HDTV programming without the worries of piracy or descrambling issues."

DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT CRUCIAL TO HOTELS Senior Vice President Richard Lewis called digital rights management "the key to hoteliers getting access to fresh new digital content."

"Working closely with PPV and content providers, we have developed an end- to-end encryption system that breaks new ground in providing a secure means to deliver high-value digital content directly to hotel rooms," Lewis said.

High-definition pay-per-view movies and other high-value programs add a new dimension to the lodging industry's deployment of flat-panel displays, Lewis said, adding that movie studios have been reluctant to release this type of content due to piracy concerns. "Now we have an encryption system that is both compatible with existing PPV interface controllers and meets the needs of movie studios and satellite providers," he said.

Snaidauf explained that LG's new integrated PDP, LCD and CRT HDTVs, all with encryption technology and LG's PPV-compatible multiple-protocol interface (MPI), are designed to receive digital HDTV programming without the need for outboard tuners. The new integrated HDTVs are all equipped with LG's proprietary XD Engine(TM) technology, which takes low-resolution analog signals to near high-definition levels, providing better overall picture quality and an enhanced viewing experience.

FCC REGULATIONS WILL TRANSFORM IN-ROOM VIEWING
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations requiring virtually all TVs to include digital television (DTV) tuners by 2007 applies not only to consumer sets, but also to TVs installed in hotel rooms. Those DTV tuners, which receive HDTV broadcasts, are being phased-in now with 36-inch and larger TVs.

"That means the HDTV experience already in more than 12 million U.S. living rooms will soon become an enhanced guest experience in our 'home away from home,' the millions of hotel rooms across the nation," explained Snaidauf.

Just as consumers today are experiencing the benefits of digital TV, including its widescreen, high-definition images, hoteliers will be able to offer compelling HDTV content thanks to LG Electronics technology such as the industry's first in-room HDTV system.

With the new FCC DTV regulations taking effect, LG also is developing integrated hotel HDTVs, Snaidauf said, adding: "Now is the time for major chains to plan for the future, joining forces with a total in-room video solution supplier like LG, with leadership both in HDTV and in lodging TVs."

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Syntax Groups, manufacturer of the new Olevia brand of high-value, low cost LCD TV's now broadens its digital entertainment line to include 20, 27 and 30 inch models. Each LCD TV features a VGA input for connecting the TV to a personal computer.

Responding to a growing demand from consumers who desire a truly affordable digital television experience without sacrificing product quality or features, Syntax Groups Corporation(tm), an emerging growth manufacturer of digital convergence consumer electronics products, announced the Olevia(tm) 20-inch LCD-TV. Currently available for $699 (MSRP), the Olevia LT20HV extends the range of Syntax Groups' LCD TV family of digital entertainment products bringing unique functionality, high quality images, optimum affordability and superb customer support.

Like Syntax Groups' recently launched value-priced 27-inch and 30-inch Olevia-branded LCD TVs, the new 20-inch model features a VGA input for easy connection to a personal computer. Consumers have the flexibility of using the Olevia LT20HV as a single product or a cost-effective solution for dual purposes—watching TV or as a quality substitute for a PC monitor.

"The 20-inch Olevia is the ideal addition to any room with space limitations, such as a home office, kitchen, bedroom, student dorm, or children’s play area," said James Li, Chief Executive Officer of Syntax Groups Corporation. "Because of its size and attractive price, it is also the perfect ‘third TV’ for the home."

Featuring a high quality, ultra-thin flat panel LCD screen, the Olevia 20-inch LCD TV delivers crystal clear, vivid entertainment images with 800 x 600 native resolution, 500:1 contrast ratio, brightness of 500cd/m2, a 160/120 viewing angle, and stereo speakers. Packaged in an attractive silver bezel, the Olevia 20-inch space saving TV is 24.5" W x 18" H x 3.5" D (without stand) and weighs only 18.7 lbs. making it easily wall mountable using an optional VESA-standard mounting kit.

Syntax Previews Upcoming 32-inch Olevia LCD TV

Coming this Fall, Syntax Groups plans to further extend its LCD TV offerings with the launch of a 32-inch Olevia model. This new member of the Syntax Olevia digital TV family will feature 1366 x 768 resolution, 800:1 contrast ratio, 550cd/m2 brightness and a fast 16ms response time. Additionally, Syntax will introduce an Olevia 37-inch LCD-TV and a 50-inch LCOS-TV this year.

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NEC Makes It Easy and Affordable to Enjoy Vivid, Adaptable and Reliable Large Screen Technology at Home With Friends and Family

Are you tired of going all the way to the movie theater when you want to enjoy an exciting, jaw-dropping entertainment experience? Having your own home theater is now a reality for millions of people throughout the country. Sure, it would be cool to be the envy of your friends by owning the latest flat screen entertainment technology. But it used to seem like something only the rich and famous could afford. Until now.

NEC introduces the new Showcase Series(TM) home entertainment projector and plasma display line which offers first-time buyers to discerning enthusiasts a complete range of vivid, adaptable and reliable large screen display choices. The Showcase Series includes two new wide screen HT projectors and four next-generation plasma models (two 42", a 50" and a 61"), along with the award-winning high-contrast HT1100(TM) projector. And, with the new Showcase Series home entertainment line, consumers can now outfit their entire home room-by-room with NEC large screen displays.

According to Ron Gillies, senior vice president and general manager for the Visual Systems Division of NEC Solutions, studies show that Americans are spending more time at home and using display technology to connect with friends and family. "A projector in the family room or basement is ideal for movie night or a neighborhood video game competition, while a plasma display in the living room or loft offers a sleek, decorative look and space-saving functionality for high definition television, computer use and much more."

Vivid, Adaptable and Reliable
The Showcase Series complete line of home entertainment projectors and plasma displays are engineered in NEC's world-renowned design labs and optimized for vivid image quality, high brightness and resolution and real- life color reproduction in almost any environment. The projectors and plasma displays provide an adaptable range of screen sizes (from 42" to 200") for the entire house, HD signal compatibility to future-proof the investment and a full assortment of intuitive accessories that complement the room. NEC rounds out its Showcase offering with professional grade reliability and performance backed by unsurpassed product service and support.

The estimated street price of the new HT projectors starts at $1,495. They are available now and come standard with a two-year limited parts and labor warranty. The estimated street price of the new plasmas starts at $2,995. They are available now and come standard with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty (one year for the panel).

For further information on NEC's Showcase Series line of projectors and plasma displays, please visit http://www.necvisualsystems.com or call 1-800-NEC-INFO.

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Screen Size and Features Combine to Create the Ultimate Presidential Suite
Package

When premium guests check into premium accommodations, they expect a premium in-room entertainment experience.

Now they'll have it, thanks to the world's largest commercially available
plasma display panel, headlining in the LG Electronics booth at the 2004
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show.

The dramatic new 71-inch widescreen plasma high-definition television
(HDTV) monitor ideally suited for the most-exclusive Presidential Suites.

The first plasma display panel (PDP) measured in feet, not inches, Model
MW-71PY10 boasts 1920 x 1080p resolution, the highest-definition format
available. Driven by LG's exclusive XD Engine(TM), this 71-inch PDP displays
crisp, brilliant HDTV images.

LG's XD Engine technology takes low-resolution analog signals to near
high-definition levels by minimizing distortion and noise while enhancing
details and colors. The result is a more film-like picture with truer colors
and more realistic images. XD Engine technology also is available in the
company's new 42- and 50-inch PY10 plasma series models, and all of its LCD
(liquid crystal display) and Digital Light Processing (DLP(TM)) HDTVs.

A variety of inputs include DVI+HDCP, HDMI, RS-232C and PC. Flexible PIP,
split-zoom and twin-picture features allows sub-windows to be moved, resized,
swapped, and split into multiple windows (up to nine). Model MW-71PY10
complements LG's extensive line of PDPs, which include models in screen sizes
ranging from 42 to 71 inches.

LG Electronics USA, Inc., (LGEUS) is the North American subsidiary of LG
Electronics, Inc., a $30-billion global leader in consumer electronics,
information technology and communications products. LGEUS is comprised of four business units: Digital Appliance, Consumer Electronics, Information
Technology, and Mobile Phones. In providing cutting-edge, performance-driven
products for the largest digital market in the world, LGEUS's goal is to
enable the intelligent networking of digital products that will make
consumers' lives better than ever and deliver on its marketing promise of "LG:
Life's Good." For more information, please visit http://www.lgcommercial.com

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TiVo Inc. ,creator of and leader in digital video recording services (DVRs), announced it received the Television Technology of the Year award announced at the first annual Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards in Los Angeles.

"While our customers often tell us how much they love TiVo, it's always a great honor to be recognized by industry leaders and innovators," said Matt Wisk, chief marketing officer of TiVo. "Awards like these inspire us to continue developing new technologies and services that will revolutionize the way the world watches TV."

TiVo has become the most prominent provider of DVR services, defining the industry and its path for the future. Despite the explosion of competing DVR products introduced since TiVo's inception, TiVo was the only DVR service nominated in the Television Technology category.

The Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards honor innovation, entrepreneurship and brand development in digital entertainment. Twenty-seven awards were given across four major categories: Best Of Show; Games; Music; Film, Television and Video. The Television Technology of the Year award was awarded to the product that has impacted the television industry through a new approach or idea that takes the industry in a new direction. The judges were chosen from corporate executives, journalists, and academics who have provided insight and advanced the digital entertainment industry.

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Buy a TiVo lately? Sometime in the next few months, your machine will quietly download a patch that makes it respond to a new copy protection scheme from software maker Macrovision. The app puts restrictions on how long your DVR can save certain kinds of shows - so far, just pay-per-view and video-on-demand programs. It's the first time your TiVo won't let you watch whatever you want, whenever you want. We asked TiVo general counsel Matthew Zinn why he thinks Hollywood will settle for an inch when it can take a mile. more...

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Five years after TiVo introduced the rewind and fast-forward buttons to broadcast television, hackers are pushing its digital video recorder to new heights--and possibly giving the company some ideas about where to go next.

TiVo boxes are in many ways a perfect target for gadget hobbyists, providing both the means and motive to create some high-powered enhancements.

The devices use mostly off-the-shelf computer components and run the open-source Linux operating system, making it easy for curious tinkerers to try out their skills. In addition, TiVo has intentionally left many tantalizing features out of its boxes due to concerns over potential copyright violations. more...

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A new survey by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) finds that over three-fourths of advertising professionals polled feel that DVRs will have at least a significant effect on the rise of alternative TV advertisement methods.

The AAF surveyed 121 advertising leaders regarding the effect they feel DVRs will have on the 30-second spot. A majority of respondents (55%) felt that non-traditional ad formats (such as advertainment, content sponsorship or product placement,) will grow, but that the 30-second ad spot will continue to be the standard for TV advertising. Just over 20% of respondents felt that the growing use of DVRs will lead to a "dramatic" transformation of TV advertising, including the end of the 30-second spot as the basic unit of TV advertising. In all, 76% felt DVRs will lead to some change in the TV advertising market.
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Tom's Hardware Guide, has a really cool do it yourself guide for anyone who's interested in an LCD XGA Projector but not willing to shell out $1000 to buy one.

For around $300, and 6-10 hours of your time, you should be able to have your very one low cost projector. Check it out, I'd like to hear from people who've actually built one successfully.

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Canton has introduced the first of a new line of slender, high performance aluminum loudspeakers designed to sonically and visually compliment modern flat-screen video displays. The Canton CD 300 series combines technology derived from the company's high-end Karat line of loudspeakers with the sleek, brushed aluminum lifestyle design of its popular CD 100 series.

The current line consists of the CD 300 floor-standing tower speaker and the CD 360F, which includes the same driver configuration adapted for vertical or horizontal wall mounting. With their elegant design and silvery grills, these speakers create a dramatic presence while delivering sound quality that will please the most demanding audiophiles.

Both the CD 300 and the CD 360 F are sophisticated two-and-a-half way systems with four 4-inch aluminum cone drivers and an advanced version of the Canton's lauded ADT-25 one-inch aluminum-manganese tweeter. Two of the 4-inch drivers reproduce low-frequency bass signals exclusively, while the other two reproduce both bass and midrange sounds. For bass reproduction, this arrangement provides the equivalent surface area of an 8-inch woofer in a much narrower cabinet.

The remarkable Canton ADT-25 tweeter uses a one-piece aluminum-manganese dome and voice coil former that is vastly superior to more conventional designs where a separate dome and former are glued together. Not only is this entire structure much lighter and stiffer than two-part designs, but the dome provides a large surface area to radiate heat away from the voice coil. One of the key design elements of this tweeter is the use of a very narrow voice coil gap to increase the intensity of the magnetic field. Most other tweeters have relatively wide gaps to allow a margin of error for centering the coil in the gap, but even then a small displacement can harm the performance of the tweeter. Canton has overcome this by making it possible for quality control technicians to adjust the centering of the coils using test signals and to lock them in place only when the test is perfect. Additionally, the cross-section of the coil and former is much thinner than conventional designs. These factors provide for much higher output levels, high linearity, and excellent efficiency.

The four identical 4-inch bass/midrange drivers have aluminum cones with concave dust caps and powerful motor systems. The drivers are derivatives of the same top-quality midrange drivers used in Canton’s high-end Karat and Ergo speaker lines, and the wave system (cone, dust cap, and surround) is modeled on that used in the Karat Reference line. The motor structure has been subtly redesigned to accommodate the wider frequency demands of the bass/midrange application in the CD 300 and 360F.

Upon encountering the Canton CD 300 tower speaker, the first thing that is apparent is the speaker's unusual appearance. The 48-inch tall enclosure is less than 5 inches wide, has a depth of just over 6-inches, and is constructed of extruded aluminum with rugged pressure-cast aluminum end-caps and circular base. Bass performance is further enhanced by the use of bass-reflex topology with a single front-panel port. The careful and precise modeling of the flare on this port alone yielded a 6-dB improvement in system headroom.

The Canton CD 360F features the same basic design considerations and driver complement as the CD 300, but in a sealed cabinet that is just 23-1/2-inches long and a mere 4-inches deep. This makes it ideal for wall mounting and equally effective as a vertical speaker beside a wall-mounted video screen, or in a horizontal configuration for use as a center channel speaker. The speaker employs a sealed cabinet design to avoid having the port vent directly into the wall face. The CD 300 and CD 360F are a perfect tonal match for each other, so they can be mixed and matched within a system.

These loudspeakers are now available for suggested retail prices of $2,000 per pair for the Canton CD 300 and $800 each for the Canton CD 360F.

Canton is the largest manufacturer and best-selling brand of loudspeakers in Germany. It was founded in 1973 by a group of audio enthusiasts who defined their mission "to always develop the finest loudspeakers in their class." For more information about this and other fine Canton products, visit http://www.cantonusa.com or call 612-706-9250.

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Atlantic Technology today announced the introduction of the System 920 home theater speaker system that establishes a new performance benchmark for compact subwoofer-satellite designs while demonstrating its obvious sonic lineage to the company's acclaimed high-end systems. The system employs five identical two-way mini-satellites and a compact long-throw sealed subwoofer to deliver engaging multichannel sound without monopolizing either living space or the customer’s budget. A 5.1-channel system in attractive black satin finish has a retail price of just $899.

The System 920 satellite speakers are true two-way systems, each featuring a 4-inch GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer) cone woofer that delivers clean and linear bass response down to 100 Hz—the critical frequency for proper blending with the subwoofer. The high end reproduction is handled by a 1-inch soft dome tweeter with a powerful neodymium magnet. The drivers are mounted in an acoustically inert, sealed MDF enclosure, and are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with video equipment.

For deep bass reproduction, the System 920 features the new model 102 SB subwoofer. This sealed-box design employs a down-firing 8-inch bass driver powered by a conservatively-rated 100 Watt class AB amplifier. Unlike most similarly-priced and -sized subwoofers which use light-duty woofers with small motor assemblies, the 102 SB driver uses a massive vented magnet structure and an oversized high-temperature voice coil to make the most effective use of power possible. Atlantic's exclusive Clear Filter Technology ™ assures clean, powerful, articulate bass reproduction regardless of playback level.

Atlantic Technology's System 920 is designed for maximum placement and mounting flexibility in any environment. The attractive satellites and compact subwoofer are available in either black satin or optional silver metallic finish. The satellites are just slightly taller than 8-inches, and under 6-inches wide and deep, and can be mounted on bookshelves, stands, or directly to the wall using the rear-panel keyhole bracket or threaded insert. The satellites feature the company's signature detachable magnetic metal grill, originally developed for the company's $20,000 flagship System 8200.

The System 920 will be available in early December at a suggested retail of $899 for a complete Satin Black 5.1 subwoofer/satellite system. The 102 SB subwoofer will also be available separately at a suggested retail price of $375.

From its inception in 1989, Atlantic Technology's mission has been to produce home entertainment products that exemplify the very best in both performance and value. The company specializes in complete high-performance multi-channel speaker systems, state-of-the-art home theater electronics components, and products for custom audio/video installation. For more information on Atlantic Technology and its many fine products for home theater and custom audio/video installation, visit www.atlantictechnology.com or call 781-762-6300.

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Are you tired of going all the way to the movie theater when you want to enjoy an exciting, jaw-dropping entertainment experience? Having your own home theater is now a reality for more people than ever before. Sure, it would be cool to be the envy of your friends by owning the latest flat screen entertainment technology. But it used to seem like something only the rich and famous could afford. Until now.

NEC introduces the new Showcase Series home entertainment projector and plasma display line which offers first-time buyers to discerning enthusiasts a complete range of vivid, adaptable and reliable large screen display choices. The Showcase Series includes two new wide screen HT projectors and four next-generation plasma models (two 42", a 50" and a 61"), along with the award-winning high-contrast HT1100 projector. And, with the new Showcase Series home entertainment line, consumers can now outfit their entire home room-by-room with NEC large screen displays.

The Showcase Series complete line of home entertainment projectors and plasma displays are engineered in NEC's world-renowned design labs and optimized for vivid image quality, high brightness and resolution and real- life color reproduction in almost any environment. The projectors and plasma displays provide an adaptable range of screen sizes (from 42" to 200") for the entire house, HD signal compatibility to future-proof the investment and a full assortment of intuitive accessories that complement the room. NEC rounds out its Showcase offering with professional grade reliability and performance backed by unsurpassed product service and support.

The estimated street price of the new HT projectors starts at $1,495. They are available now and come standard with a two-year limited parts and labor warranty. The estimated street price of the new plasmas starts at $2,995. They are available now and come standard with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty (one year for the panel).

For further information on NEC's Showcase Series line of projectors and plasma displays, visit www.necvisualsystems.com

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New monitors from Norcent deliver style, features, performance and exceptional value to home and business users

Norcent Technology, a leading supplier of consumer electronics products, today announced that its family of high-resolution LCD computer monitors will be in stores in time for the holidays. Available in 15”, 17” and 19” displays, the LM series LCD monitors pack features and functionality into ultra-thin, elegant designs to meet the needs of consumer and business users.

The LM series LCD monitors are multimedia enhanced, with dual stereo speakers integrated into the displays, saving desk and workspace. All three monitors feature thin film transistor (TFT) technology and a high contrast ratio for high text and picture clarity. With up to 1280x1024 displayable SXGA resolution and up to 16.7 million display colors, the LM series monitors achieve high performance, sharp detail, vibrant colors and clean, crisp images for overall exceptional consumer value.

“Norcent’s LM series family of LCD monitors offers several options for business and home computer users looking to upgrade to an LCD monitor,” said Jennifer Long, CEO at Norcent. “We’ve combined form and function in all three displays, with industry leading resolution, contrast and brightness for lifelike images and ultra-clear on-screen text. Users will immediately see the difference—amazing display quality and exceptional value, plus a choice of display sizes to suit their home or office environments.”

Three display sizes meet wide range of consumer and business needs
Each monitor in Norcent’s LM series family of LCD monitors offers amazing consumer value with a long list of features.

LM-560 15” LCD monitor
The LM-560 has a 15” TFT LCD panel with 1024x768 displayable resolution. It displays 16.7 million colors and offers a contrast ratio of 400:1. Two stereo speakers are embedded in the face of a thin, graceful design, providing style and function to SOHO users, as well as discriminating home computer users.

LM-760 17” LCD Monitor
The LM-760 offers a larger display area with an impressive 450:1 contrast ratio and greater brightness, as well as 1280x1024 displayable resolution, for fine detail and lifelike images on the larger screen. Like the LM-560, the LM-760 also features integrated stereo speakers and a sleek, silver frame.

LM-960 19” LCD Monitor
The LM-960 is the largest display in Norcent’s family of LCD monitors, offering extraordinary resolution and contrast, as well as the full 16.7 million display colors. This monitor features a unique industrial design that incorporates dual built-in speakers in the base for improved audio performance. The elegant, all-black, space-saving form factor is perfect for the corporate executive, small office or home office. Users will benefit from higher performance and a wider display area without sacrificing picture quality or detail.

Availability
The LM-560 15” LCD monitor, the LM-760 17” LCD monitor and the LM-960 19” LCD monitor will be available beginning in December priced from $349.99 to $629.99.

About Norcent
Norcent is a worldwide, award-winning consumer electronics manufacturer dedicated to bringing the latest in high-tech digital technology to the mainstream consumer market. The company’s key investments in technology partners along with its ability to leverage the most competitive ISO certified manufacturing facilities allows it to provide cutting-edge digital products to consumers at the best overall value. For more information please visit www.norcent.net

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#1-Rated Plasma!
Panasonic's TH-42PWD7UY EDTV
UGXA Resolution And 10% Brighter Image!

This is the top-rated plasma image quality winner! The TH-42PWD7UY, Panasonic's newest and most advanced 42" plasma display panel, offers the industry’s highest contrast and exceptional gradation and colorimetry, giving you the sharpest, most exciting images for your home theater or business display. New Features like an Advanced Real Black Drive System, flexible Picture-in-Picture Modes, and Super Real Gamma System combine to deliver the absolute cutting edge of plasma display innovation.

The TH-42PWD7UY is a 42" 16:9 aspect ratio Plasma TV. Delivers extremely vivid high resolution images. The images are so bright they can be viewed in environments with bright ambient light. The Flat 16:9 aspect ratio screen offers absolutely no distortion from edge to edge, and is also switchable to a 4:3 aspect. The TH-42PWD7UY incorporates advanced digital processing technology including a Real Black Drive System, Adaptive Brightness Intensifier, False-Edge Predictor circuit, and UXGA resolution.

A Closer Look

Features

• Up to 4,000:1 contrast ratio - New Real Black Drive System provides deeper, richer blacks and enhances image clarity and realism
• 2,048 shades of gradation - New Super Real Gamma System provides superior performance at brightness levels where the human eye sees best
• Full time 3.62 billion (maximum 8.52 billion) displayable colors
• 10% brighter images - New Multi-Facet Asymmetrical Configuration Hyper-Pixel (MACH) Panel features bounded cell structure to improved light-emitting efficiency and intensity
• 60,000-hour panel life - New MACH Panel boasts a long service life of 60,000 hours
• 852 x 480 resolution
• 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
• Over 160 degree viewing angle
• Flexible A/V and IT system configurations - composite, component, RCA, BNC, PC, RGB, SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI-D w/HDCP, Twisted-Pair Cable, and wireless presentation terminal boards available
• Adaptive Gain Control - raises contrast while suppressing noise by detecting and boosting only the image edges, resulting in high contrast and high signal/noise ratio
• Motion Picture Noise Disturbance Reduction - detects motion patterns that tend to generate noise and makes adjustments to maximize image quality without diminishing the quality of stationary background objects
• 3D Color Management System - reproduces vibrant colors and natural skin tones
• Active Interlace/Progressive Conversion System - reduces interlace to progressive conversion noise that often occurs when reproducing tiny movements, resulting in better vertical resolution.
• Dual Picture Mode - simultaneously display images from two different sources in Picture And Picture, Picture Out Picture, and Picture In Picture modes
• 4x Digital Zoom - divide the screen into zones and enlarge images up to 400%
• Built-In Video Wall Processor - set up 2x2, 3x3, or even 4x4 multi-screen plasma walls
• Enhanced Screen Saver Functions - White Bar Scroll, Screen Reversal, Side Panel Adjustment, Wobbling, Peak Limit Mode
• Newly developed phosphor boosts resistance to static-image burning to the same level as CRT displays
• Energy-Saving Functions - Display Power Management Signaling, Auto Power Off, Power Save Mode, Standby Power Save Mode
• Fanless Quiet Operation
• Host of stands and mounting options available
• Touch-screen capability available
• Networked MPEG-2 player available
• Plug-in computers available

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The large Envision EN7220 17-inch LCD monitor offers a superior visual display and the latest in innovative but inexpensive accessories. Convenient storage cups and fun photo clips allow you to organize and personalize your workspace. With its large screen size and full range of height, swivel, pivot, and tilt adjustment options, the monitor offers maximum comfort during use.

The EN-7220 features a 450:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits brightness, 25 millisecond (ms) response time, 0.264 mm (h x v) pixel pitch and viewing angles of 140 degrees horizontal and 130 degrees vertical. It is VESA wall-mount capable, and has Kensington lock support.

You also get the latest in ergonomic design features. The monitor features a multi-adjustable stand that adjusts the height 4.3 inches (110mm) up/down, 25 degrees forward/backward (tilt adjustment), 90 degrees landscape/portrait (pivot adjustment), and 70 degrees side/side (swivel adjustment).

What's in the Box
EN7220 monitor, base, 15-pin D-sub cable, power cord, two accessory cups, two accessory clips, CD-ROM with manual and drivers, printed quick start guide, and warranty booklet Technical data

• Cabinet Color: Bezel: Silver w/black accent; Back Cover/Base: Black
• Panel: TFT Active Matrix LCD, Slim Cabinet; VIS: 17" ( 43.2cm ), Diagonal; Hard Coating (3H), Anti-glare Treatment
• Pixel Pitch: 0.264mm x 0.264mm
• Display Area: 338mm x 270mm
• Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (typ)
• Contrast Ratio: 450:1 (typ)
• Response Time: 25ms (typ)
• Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 140 Degrees (typ); Vertical: 130 Degrees (typ)
• Compatibility: VESA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac Equipped With VGA Port
• Scanning Frequency: Horizontal: 30K~83KHz, Vertical: 55~75Hz
• Pixel Frequency: 135MHz
• Maximum Resolution: 1280x1024 at 75Hz
• Recommended Resolution: 1280x1024 at 60Hz
• Resolutions Supported: 640x350 at 70Hz, 720x400 at 70Hz, 640x480 at 60/67/72/75Hz, 800x600 at 56/60/72/75Hz, 1024x768 at 60/70/75Hz, 1280x1024 at 60/75Hz
• Color: 16 million
• Signal Input: Video: 0.7Vp-p, RGB Analog; Separate Sync: TTL Level; H/V Sync: Positive / Negative
• Connectors: RGB Signal: 15-pin D-sub Male; Power: 3-Pin Plug (CEE22)
• Power Source: DC Universal 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 45Watts (Max.)
• Plug and Play: DDC1/2B
• EPA ENERGY STAR: Yes
• User Control: Auto Adjust, Left, Right, Menu, On/Off
• OSD Function: Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Clock, H/V Position, Color Temp (Warm, Cool & User) Auto-Config, OSD H/V, OSD Timeout, OSD Language, Input Signal Information, Reset, Exit
• OSD Languages: English, French, Intalian, German, Spanish & Chinese
• Regulations: UL, CSA, FCC, TUV/GS, CE, ISO 13406-2 Class II, Windowsr XP Logo
• Other Features: VESA 75mm Wall Mount Compliant*, Kensington Security Slot, 110mm Height Adjustment, 90-degree Pivot, 70-degree Swivel, 25-degree Tilt
• Dimensions: 15.1 x 15.7-19.9 x 9.1 inches (W x H x D)
• Monitor Dimensions w/o Base: 15.1 x 14.0 x 2.3 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 13.0 pounds (net), 17.0 pounds (gross)
• Warranty: 3 Years

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• Power Requirement: 120V(60Hz)
  
• Power Consumption: 370W
  
• Dimension (W x H x D): 40.4(W) x 24.8(H) x 3.11(D)
  
• Weight: 31Kg / 68lbs
  
• Display Type: Plasma Display Panel
  
• Resolution: 852(H) x 480(V)
  
• Brightness, Contrast: 700cd/m2, 1200:1 typical
  
• Number of colors (gray levels): 1,677 Million Color (256 levels)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  
• Viewing angle (Degrees): 160
  
• Picture Scan system: Progressive
  
• Color system: NTSC
  
• Digital Comb Filter: Yes
  
• Color Temperature adjust: Normal/Cool1/Cool2/Warm1/Warm2
  
• Noise Reduction: Digital Noise Reduction(DNR)
  
• Picture Mode: Custom,Standard,Dynamic,Movie, Mild
  
• Sound Output (Watt): Rms 7W + 7W
  
• OSD Language: English/French/Spanish

• Control: Remote controller, Built-in Keys ( Menu, Volume, select, power)
  

Input /Output

• Compenent In: Composite Video 1 RCA, S-Video 1 DIN 4Pin
  
• S-Video In (Mini Din-4pin): Component Video (480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i) 3 RCA
  
• Video In (Cinch): RGB 1 D-Sub 15Pin
  
• RGB (PC) Input: (D-Sub 15pin)
  
• RSC232C In (Mini-Jack): RS232C 1 Mini-Jack
  
• PC Audio In (Cinch): Audio In with each jack
  
• Audio: L/R stereo (Cinch)
  
• Output: Speaker Out ( rms 14W, Max 20W)

Environmental Considerations

• Operation Temperature: 0~40C
  
• Opeation Humidity: 20~80%
  
• Storage Temperature: -5 ~ 45C
  
• Atmospherature : operation: 700~1,114 hps, Storge: 300~1,114hps
  

A Closer Look

Features

• 42" 16:9 WideScreen Plasma Monitor
  
• 160 Degree Extra Wide Viewing Angle
  
• Picture In Picture
  
• Progressive Scan Picture Quality
  
• Digital Comb Filter
  
• High Contrast/High Brightness Panel
  
• Component Video, RCA, And "S" Video Inputs
  
• Computer Input (VGA/WXGA)
  
• Wall Mountable, 70.5 Pounds Total Weight
  
• 14 Watt Stereo Amplifier Speakers
  
• Stand Included
  
• Extra Features:
  - Sound Mode
  - PIP Source select
  - PIP Main/Sub Change
  - PIP Size Change
  - PIP Location
  - PIG Video on PC
  - Mulit-layer Anti Reflection Filter
  - Auto Pixel Shift (burn-in protect)
  - DPMS
  - Mega TTX
  - Screen Mode: Normal, Wide, Panorama, zoom1, zoom2, Stretch
  - Clock Phase adjustment
  - Clock Display
  - On/Off Timer
  - Sleep Timer
  - Panel Lock
  - Graphic OSD
  - PC Signal Iput: VGA ~ XGA
  - Ch. Add / Erase
  - Zoom/Pan/Freeze
  - Brightness adjustment
  - Contrast adjustment
  - H/V Size, Position
  - Auto Adjustment
  

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This article explores five of the most persistent "misnomers" about LCD television technology. This article should be required reading for anyone who is thinking about buying an LCD TV or LCD computer monitor. Get the skinny on flat-panel LCD displays, and the truth about everything from how long they last to the real deal on burn-in.

Misconception #1: Liquid crystal diode (LCD) displays actually contain liquid.

This is an understandable misinterpretation of the term "liquid" as it is being used here. In this case, the term refers to a peculiar quality of a certain type of crystal, not its physical appearance.

The twisted nematic (TN) liquid crystal is the most common type of liquid crystal being used in display applications today (e.g., LCD televisions, LCD monitors, and LCD projectors). It has a naturally twisted crystalline structure. A particular feature of this crystal is that it reacts to electric currents in predictable ways -- i.e., by untwisting to varying degrees depending on the voltage of the current to which it is exposed. Hence the "liquid" part of the crystal’s moniker: Rather than being an oxymoron (How can a solid also be a liquid?), the term refers to the relative pliability of the crystals themselves, which is to say, their twistability.

Misconception #2: LCDs last forever.
They say nothing lasts forever -- and neither do LCD televisions. The average lifespan of an LCD display is 60,000 hours. If watching TV was your full-time job, and you did it 24 hours a day, it would take you almost 7 years to wear out your LCD display. With more normal viewing habits of, say, 8 hours per day, you can extend the lifespan of your TV by a decade or more (to about 20 years)!

A more immediate concern is the actual lifespan of the light source in your LCD. This is perhaps THE critical component of your display unit. It is particularly important for maintaining a proper white balance on your TV. As these florescent bulbs age, colors can become unbalanced, which could result in too much red, for example, in your picture. So, it pays to buy name-brand displays. You will definitely pay more for better LCD display brands like Sharp, Toshiba, JVC, or Sony than you will for cheap Chinese or Korean variety knock-offs, but you’ll get a backlighting bulb of higher quality and, in the end, a TV whose colors will stay truer longer.

NOTE: As far as I know, Sharp flat-panel LCD TVs are the only ones on the market whose backlights can be replaced by consumers themselves, though qualified technicians mnay be able to replace burnt-out florescent bulbs in other LCD flat panel TVs.

Misconception #3: LCD TVs suffer from burn-in.
Absolutely untrue. LCD monitors work by blocking light, so it is literally impossible for burn-in to occur on the screen. LCD TVs are sometimes referred to as "transmissive" displays, meaning that light isn't created by the liquid crystals themselves. Instead, a light source (bulb) behind the panel shines light through the display, which uses liquid crystals to manipulate the intensity of that light. When light is generated from a source external to the display screen itself, images cannot be permanently -- or even temporarily -- retained.

Misconception #4: You can't watch an LCD TV from the side.
This is a source of constant carping for LCD aficionados -- limited viewing angles. It is sometimes the case that LCD displays have impaired side-viewing angles. Of course, most manufacturers will tell you just the opposite, that LCD TVs have viewing angles to rival comparably-sized plasma displays (i.e., 160° or more). But this is simply not the case. While it is sometimes possible to view LCD televisions 80° off axis, the picture you'll see will be degraded. In other words, there will be a noticeable decrease in color saturation, contrast, and brightness in the picture.

Quality really makes a difference in terms of viewing angle: If you buy an LCD display from one of the better manufacturers (e.g., Sharp or Sony), you should be able to sit about 70° off axis and still see a perfectly displayed imaged. Dot pitch is an important factor here. Higher dot pitches increase the viewing angles of LCD panels. Since dot pitch is measure in millimeters (mm), a good rule of thumb is this: Smaller dot pitches make for sharper images. You generally want a dot pitch of .28mm (»10,000 pixels/in2 of your display) or finer.

Misconception #5: LCD TV is replacing plasma TV.
Some say that LCD is replacing plasma as the premier flat-panel display technology. Not so. While LCD may seem like the obvious technology for digital signage applications, given its relative durability and imperviousness to burn-in, LCD monitors have not exactly outpaced their plasma counterparts in the commercial arena. Nor has LCD technology beaten-out plasma as the best-selling home-theater appliances in America. In May 2004, plasma displays accounted for 47% of all 30" to 39" monitors sold in the U.S. The remaining 53% of the market share went to LCD TVs. LCD TVs certainly have the edge in the under-40" display category -- then again, this is the market segment LCDs are supposed to dominate. When you look at the 40" to 49" screen-size market, the one where flat-panel display account for a full 43% of total sales, plasma technology reigns supreme, particularly in the very hot 40" to 42" segment.

A major reason for plasma's continued dominance in the over-30" display market is cost: 40" LCDs, for example, cost on average $1800 more than 42" plasmas. So, in the price-to-size comparison, plasma TVs continue to beat out LCD TVs hands down.

So, anyone who says that LCD technology has displaced plasma technology is sorely mistaken. While LCD displays have become increasingly visible in the fixed-pixel display market, plasma is still king in the over-40" display category.

For more information, visit http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com

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Quixel Research, a top Home Theater consumer-focused research firm, recently conducted a first of its kind consumer survey in Best Buys across the U.S. This study surveyed purchase-intending consumers in the retail environment and found out US consumer preferences when Advanced Display technologies were compared side-by-side!

Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 11, 2004 -– Quixel Research LLC, a market intelligence company focused on the Home Theater and Home Entertainment TV markets, recently published a new study, “Advanced TV Comparison 2004: Comparing Plasma, LCDTV, MicroDisplay RPTV and Front Projection at Best Buy Stores.”

This in-depth, consumer-focused study found that Plasma and LCDTVs were the most preferred technologies, but the majority of consumers were
willing trade thin for a larger screen size. This study is the first of its kind to compare all the products side by side in a retail environment across the USA.

Great news for all large display manufacturers: Consumers have the space, opportunity and significant budget to purchase one of the advanced TVs.
• 77% of consumers surveyed would like to have a screen size larger than 40 inches
• Male respondents had higher stated budgets than female respondents; 56% of respondents had substantial budgets for their TV purchase
Consumers showed high awareness levels for most all of the advanced TV technologies surveyed.

Several of the findings by product category include:
• Plasma Consumers rated Plasma as the most popular TV technology but prices were still above their stated price expectations. When comparing Plasma and MD RPTV directly, 56 percent of respondents stated that they would trade a 42” ED Plasma TV for a 50” HD MD RPTV if the price was $2,000 for either TV. Thin design was one of the benefits for Plasma but it could be traded for screen size.
• LCD TV LCDTV was not quite as popular as Plasma TV. Consumers preferred the picture quality and space saving quality for LCDTV but price was a barrier.
• Front Projectors Consumers believe Front Projectors are not an alternative for TV watching but offer the most similar “cinema like” viewing experience. Screen size is an advantage but the further defined obstacles revolving around the home fit were a disadvantage.
• Microdisplay RPTV Screen size and picture quality were the top advantages for MD RPTVs. Several of the stated disadvantages highlighted that consumers are not yet fully aware of the latest progress made by this category.

Full Overview of Study available to Media by request.
Contact Info:
Victoria Pederson
971-246-0411
Quixel Research, LLC

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Japanese consumer electronics giant Sharp enters the next-generation DVD battle with a combined Blu-ray Disc and hard drive recorder.

Japanese consumers are now facing an even greater choice of Blu-ray Disc recorders with the introduction of Sharp's BD-HD100.

The new model offers two different recording options; a built-in hard drive with a capacity of 160 GB that is capable of recording 19 hours of digital high-definition broadcasts (HDTV), and 25 GB Blu-ray discs.

Production of the BD-HD100, which retails at Y320,000 ($3,000), will start at three thousand units per month and ramp up to more than double this figure in 2005, according to Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun newspaper.

Sharp claims that the BD-HD100 is equipped with the world's first Twin Blu-ray Disc/DVD Tray, enabling transfer of recordings between hard drive, Blu-ray Disc and DVD. Owners of the BD-HD100 could, for example, copy five DVDs onto one Blu-ray Disc.

Another feature of the BD-HD100 is the high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output jack, described as a next-generation digital interface that enables output of digital signals exactly as they were recorded from digital high-definition broadcasts.

The BD-HD100 succeeds Sharp's combined DVD and hard drive recorders, such as DV-HRD1 and DV-HRD2, and is up against Blu-ray recorders from Sony and Matsushita Electric (Panasonic).

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It's a statement of power and grace in any living room: A large flat-panel television, slim and sharp as a knife when viewed from the side, a glowing expanse of glass and silver and color from the front.

They're expensive toys, ranging from around $1,000 for the smallest plasma televisions to $9,000 for the unbelievably gorgeous Philips model I invited into my living room to test recently. But they can have an impact on your room and your lifestyle that's comparable to the finest piece of furniture or even an expensive room remodel. more...

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Prices for first-tier entry-level 19-inch LCD monitors are expected to fall to US$362-422 next month, down 7-14% from the current price of US$422-453, according to LCD monitor makers.

Prices for the segment have already fallen 30-40% from the first quarter of this year and monitor makers said they will lower their prices again in December, as panel prices continue falling. more...

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The supply of large-size LCD TV panels currently lags demand 15-30%, as panel makers have been reallocating their capacity and demand has been stimulated by lower LCD TV prices, sources said.

Both panel and LCD TV makers commented, however, that the tight supply is only temporary and next month supply will exceed demand again.

ViewSonic said that demand for its large-size LCD TVs picked up in the third quarter of this year due to lower prices. The sales volume for its LCD TVs has been growing 200-300% per month in the US since September, while in Taiwan it has grown 80-90% per month, the company explained. more...

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IRVINE, California, November 11, 2004 - Samsung, the world’s leading manufacturer of computer monitors, once again showcases its technology prowess with the introduction of the new SyncMaster 711t LCD monitor. The SyncMaster 711t features an impressive 1000:1 contrast ratio -- one of the highest of any 17-inch LCDs in the marketplace today -- that is ideal for providing detailed onscreen images. Samsung’s SyncMaster 711t is currently shipping.

Contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the blackest black. While most 17-inch LCDs today offer 600:1 contrast ratios, the SyncMaster 711t provides a super-high 1000:1 contrast ratio. As a result, the 711t offers greater legibility when reading or viewing content on the monitor’s screen. Additionally, a higher contrast ratio reduces eye fatigue and offers several major benefits to business and home users alike including deeper shadows that are easier to distinguish, colors that are brighter and more enhanced, and text that is sharper and easier to view than with monitors with lower contrast ratios.

“Samsung has consistently been a provider of unique, high-end display solutions and the new SyncMaster 711t is the next progression in our ongoing mission of offering business and home users high-quality, best-of-breed technology at affordable price points,” comments Monica Islas, Product Marketing Manager for Monitors, for Samsung’s Information Technology Division (ITD). “With the SyncMaster 711t’s super-high 1000:1 contrast ratio, Samsung is once again raising the display technology bar and giving consumers advanced solutions that provide the best images available today.”

Samsung’s high-end 711t features the company’s proprietary Patterned Vertical Alignment (PVA), the latest technology advancement in liquid crystal cell structure for improved viewing. The display offers an extra-wide 178° viewing angle, the widest viewing angles of any 17-inch display on the market today. The 711t also offers an ultra-high a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a brightness rate of 250cd/m2, a fine pixel pitch of .264mm and offers a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024.

Offered in sleek black, the SyncMaster 711t sports a very narrow bezel that is just 0.5-inches thick and a removable base, making this monitor ideal for tiling or wall mounting. The 711t also features Pivot® software by Portrait Displays for switching between portrait and landscape viewing. With Pivot, users have full-page viewing capabilities of 8-1/2 x 11 or A4 documents without having to scroll.

The SyncMaster 711t utilizes Samsung’s proprietary MagicTuneÔ software and MagicBrightÔ technology. MagicTune, a true launching pad for future technology, enables users to have full control over all display features with extensive color adjustment capability per an individual’s personal viewing criteria. This produces the best front of screen performance for the optimal personalized viewing experience. MagicTune allows users the ability to save the various personalized display profiles for whatever environment or mode the user is in. MagicTune gives users the ability to adjust the monitor’s various settings with a simple click of a mouse -- all of this functionality is completed with no additional cable or interface -- MagicTune communication is completed through the video cable. This is a more user-friendly and accurate method to adjust the display’s settings to each users own personalized preference and working environment.

Samsung has also incorporated its MagicBright technology into the new SyncMaster 711t. MagicBright allows users to change the brightness of the display to adjust to various applications with the simple push of one button. MagicBright offers settings for text computing, viewing video on the Internet and for entertainment applications such as gaming, video streaming or even viewing DVD’s on your display through your computer.

Recent monitor market research data shows that approximately 30% of all LCDs sold incorporate a digital interface. Samsung is leading this trend by offering its consumers both analog and digital inputs in the SyncMaster 711t. The natural state of a computer processor/video card and an LCD monitor is digital. The video card converts the digital data signal to an analog signal then the analog signal travels through the video cable and interfaces to the LCD. The LCD converts the analog signal to a digital signal in order to display the image. Because of these various technical conversions that take place, the image may be subject to data loss and may not portray a clean, clear and crisp image. With a digital input LCD monitor, the signal does not face this complex conversion process and provides the cleanest, most crisp image possible.

Samsung backs all of its monitors with a three-year parts and labor warranty as well as toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, Samsung offers a three-year Advanced Replacement Program, three-year Repair & Return or Exchange and three-year Shuttle Exchange for hassle-free repairs.

For more information about Samsung's SyncMaster monitors or for the name of the dealer nearest you, contact Samsung toll-free at 1-800-SAMSUNG or via the Internet at www.samsungusa.com/monitor.

About Samsung’s Information Technology Division

Samsung Electronics America’s Information Technology Division (ITD), located in Irvine, California, is the U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). Samsung’s ITD markets a complete line of award-winning TFT and CRT display products, color and monochrome laser printers, fax machines and multifunction devices for professional, corporate and SOHO users. ITD also markets large-screen plasma displays designed specifically for the professional and commercial markets.

The Samsung Electronics America organization oversees the North American operations of Samsung's Consumer Electronics Division (CED) and Information Technology Division (ITD), as well as its subsidiaries including Samsung Telecommunications America (STA) and Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI). Please visit www.samsungusa.com for more information.

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PDP, LCD Fight Price War Over Future of Digital TV
As Plasma Display Panel (PDP) televisions and Liquefied Crystal Display (LCD) televisions compete fiercely for leadership of the digital TV era, LCD TV appears to have taken a lead recently due to sweeping price cuts.
Though LCD TV leads PDP TV in picture resolution and longevity, it couldn't avoid a tough game in the market due to its high price. However, the price of LCD panels, which accounts for one-third of the LCD TV’s prime cost, has recently been plunging US$50 monthly, and the LCD side launched its price offensive. more...

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Key Features
The Dell W4200 High Definition Plasma TV provides a phenomenal Home Theater experience. With generous widescreen viewing areas of 770 square inches (4970 sq.cm.), the Dell W4200HD Plasma is designed for your living room or large media room. High Definition is easy with Dell's HD-Built in dual digital/analog tuner, and with advanced video processing from DNX® by Pixelworks, the television experience is the quality you would expect from Dell! (Dell Plasma TVs are not available in Alaska and Hawaii.)

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November 09, 2004 04:59 PM US Eastern Timezone

New Micro Projector from Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Packs Power in 3-Pound Package; Mitsubishi Mini-Mits XD60U Does Double Duty from Work to Home

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2004--Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America's Presentation Products Division, maker of award-winning high-quality presentation and display products, today introduced its newest, smallest projector, the Mini-Mits(R) XD60U. The new Mini-Mits projector shines 1800 ANSI-lumens on any road-warrior's bright ideas, and it weighs only 3.3 pounds for easy portability from office to home.

"Our new Mini-Mits XD60U is the sexy convertible sports car of our projector line, cute and compact but really powerful," said James Chan, director, projector product marketing for Mitsubishi. "It moves easily from professional environments to at-home big screen movie nights, and even accepts HDTV signals up to 1080i."

Offering native XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) resolution, the Mini-Mits XD60U incorporates DLP(TM) chip technology along with a remarkable contrast ratio of 2,000:1. This combination provides crisp, fine details even in the darkest images and shadowed areas while its long-life lamp features up to 2,000 hours in low mode. The projector accepts analog, digital and even HDTV signals, making the Mini-Mits XD60U projector versatile for use on the road and temptingly small and powerful enough to bring home for the biggest screen at-home movie night.

Security features are important for a projector this small, and the Mini-Mits XD60U features a Kensington password-protected security lock designed to inhibit unauthorized use at workplace presentation venues.

"Our customers often ask for more functionality from smaller, lighter and brighter projectors," said Aki Ninomiya, vice president, Mitsubishi. "We're happy to introduce the new Mini-Mits XD60U, which expands our product capabilities by incorporating a new, affordable dimension of home use to our projector line's value set."

Pricing, Availability, Warranty

Estimated retail price on Mitsubishi's new XD60U is $2,495, and it is currently available through authorized Mitsubishi Digital dealers and retail outlets. The Mini-Mits XD60U projector comes with Mitsubishi Digital's 3-year limited warranty on parts and labor plus a 90-day limited warranty on the lamp. And like all Mitsubishi Digital XGA ColorView projectors, the XD60U is covered by the Express Replacement Assistance (ERA) Program, a nationwide comprehensive service provided for units under warranty that offers next-business-day replacement for down units.

About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Presentation Products Division

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America's Presentation Products Division markets an extensive line of professional presentation, display and front-projection home entertainment display systems and is known for its award-winning, high-quality color reproduction technology. Products are sold through authorized distributors, resellers, retailers, dealers and system integrators throughout the United States. Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America is located at 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618. For more information, please call 888-307-0312 or visit www.mitsubishi-presentations.com

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DLP PROJECTORS have a rival. Panasonic's latest $3899 PT-AE700 LCD projector spells the end of that annoying image distortion LCD projectors are prone to, called the screen-door or chicken wire effect, so called because looking at an average LCD's images is akin to peering at the pictures through flywire. more...

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You want a new high-definition TV. But choosing is far from a black-and-white choice.

The plasma looks really good, but oh that price. There's an LCD, but it's on the small side, or how about a conventional tube set with HDTV capability? And what exactly is LCoS and DLP? more...

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MARKHAM, Ontario – ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX: ATY, NASDAQ: ATYT) announced today that the vast majority of commercially available integrated Digital Cable Ready (DCR) High Definition Televisions use ATI’s NXT2003™. The NXT2003 is the industry’s first single chip off-air DTV and unidirectional cable receiver. DCR HDTV sets are rigorously tested to insure quality operation. Eleven consumer electronic companies have announced digital cable certified HDTV sets. Of these, nine rely on ATI’s NXT series components for reliable high performance reception: Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba, Hitachi, Sony, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., Thomson, Inc., Sharp, and another major manufacturer yet to be announced.

Digital televisions that have the “Digital Cable Ready” (DCR) label conform to the United States’ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations that guarantee the TV will be able to receive digital programming from the majority of cable providers within the United States. A DCR television can be plugged directly into the cable system and receive analog and most digital services without the need for a separate set-top box. A CableCard, supplied by the local cable company, is plugged into the television to enable digital cable service.

“ATI is proud to enable and facilitate the DTV transition,” said Mike Gittings, Director of Marketing, DTV Products, ATI Technologies Inc. “Through vision and innovation, ATI is delivering the quality components that our customers demand. The NXT2003/4/5 product family provide the key technologies that enabled manufacturers to develop HDTV sets that comply with the FCC Tuner mandate and Cable Plug and Play Agreement. They also provide seamless migration for the bidirectional cable specifications and requirements.”

The NXT2003 is a member of a trio of high performance integrated circuits that were the first to combine digital terrestrial reception and cable compatibility on a single chip. The NXT2004 VSB/QAM Receiver (vestigial side band/quadrature amplitude modulation) is designed for a variety of applications including off-air and digital cable television receivers, set-top boxes, PCDTV and datacast applications where cost, low power and industry leading performance are a must. The NXT2004 VSB/QAM Demodulator is configurable to work in either the ATSC compliant 8 VSB mode for terrestrial broadcasting or in the ITU-J.83B/SCTE DVS-031 compliant 64 QAM or 256 QAM modes. The NXT2003 includes all of the functionality of the NXT2004 and adds a QPSK receiver for receiving the Forward Data Channel, required for unidirectional cable operation. The NXT2005 DTV Cable Transceiver and Terrestrial Receiver is capable of receiving VSB off-air signals and performing the bi-directional cable reception and transmission formats required by the emerging bi-directional cable TV standards.

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Leveraging the nation's fascination with home renovation and improvement, consumers will have the chance to win a $50,000 Digital Home Makeover on SonyStyle.com this holiday season.

Running Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, the sweepstakes offers consumers the opportunity to revitalize and enhance their home with a complete line of best-selling Sony entertainment and electronics products, ranging from a 61-inch XBR Plasma WEGA HDTV valued at $20,000, a Network Walkman 20GB Hard Drive Digital Music Player and 7.0 Mega-pixel Cyber-shot Digital Camera, to an all-in-one VAIO desktop PC and the latest AIBO Entertainment Robot. The winner will also receive $1,000 worth of their choice of Sony CDs and DVDs.

"The digitally networked home, long thought of as the entertainment and information centerpiece of the next generation, is now emerging," said Patrick Vogt, senior vice president of Sony Electronics' eSolutions Company. "At Sony, we see high-definition displays as the driving force of the digital living room, and our sweepstakes winner will be at the forefront of this trend."

In addition to the $50,000 Digital Home Makeover Grand Prize, $200 Sony Style Entertainment shopping sprees are being awarded on a daily basis. Winners can redeem gift certificates online at Sony Style, putting their $200 toward the latest DVD and CD releases from any of the over 200,000 titles available.

Consumers can enter to win every day from now through Dec. 31 online and automatically receive one entry per purchase, while shopping for holiday gifts for family and friends. To enter without purchase, visit www.sony.com/makeover

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NEW YORK — Sony Style retail stores will offer customers the chance to share a holiday wish with family and friends around the country via interactive store window displays. Passers-by can enter the store and create a holiday wish at a dedicated Web site available via kiosks in the 13 Sony Style stores, according to a news release.

The messages will be sent to a Sony Style store of the sender's choice and displayed on a variety of Sony plasma displays and televisions in the store windows for long-distance friends and relatives to enjoy. An e-mail is then sent to recipients to alert them of the time and date their message will be displayed.

"The Holiday Wishes window displays demonstrate Sony's innovation and will encourage consumers to venture inside, test-drive our products and inspire them to create their own festive messages," said Christine Belich, executive creative director of Sony Style retail stores.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced a new 23-inch LCD panel, which provides W-UXGA resolution and features industry-leading response time, brightness, and contrast ratio. The new panel is designed for the medical imaging, broadcast and homeland security markets.

The new FLC58UWC8V LCD panel provides a contrast ratio of 600:1, along with brightness of 400-nits, and a fast response time of just 12ms, combined rise and fall. Native panel resolution is 1,920 pixels wide by 1,200 pixels high.

The LCD's viewing angle is more than 170 degrees in both vertical and horizontal directions. The LCD panel, which has a 23-inch diagonal display area, measures 523.4 x 335.6 x 41mm and weighs 2,900 grams.

The LCD features full high-definition resolution for broadcast and studio applications. It also will be used in selected government and defense systems, and is ideal for specific medical imaging applications, including advanced endoscopic surgery.

"Our technology leadership position is clearly evidenced by the near- universal acceptance of our panel technologies by the medical imaging industry," said Brian Shannon, display product marketing manager at Fujitsu Microelectronics. "When compared with other W-UXGA products, our newly released 23-inch W-UXGA product offers a 60 percent improvement in brightness, 33 percent improvement in contrast ratio, and a 25 percent improvement with respect to response time. The 23-inch W-UXGA panel is well-suited for performance-oriented applications."
Pricing and Availability

Initial samples of the FLC58UWC8V 23-inch LCD are currently available, with production volumes available by the beginning of December. Pricing will begin at US $1,300 each.

About Fujitsu Microelectronics America
Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) leads the industry in innovation. FMA provides high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services for the networking, communications, automotive, security and other markets throughout North and South America. For product information, visit the company web site at http://us.fujitsu.com/micro/displays .
Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.

CONTACT: Emi Igarashi of Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.,+1-408-737-5647, or eigarash@fma.fujitsu.com; or Dick Davies of IPRA,+1-415-777-4161, or ipra@mindspring.com, for Fujitsu Microelectronics America,Inc.

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Envision Displays has unveiled its new 15" EN5400e and 17" EN7400e LCD monitors that provide wide viewing angles and energy savings, at affordable price points. An extension of the award-winning Envision family of displays, these new monitors are slim and space saving, ideal for the home or small office user.

Both flat-panel LCD displays are energy efficient and EPA ENERGY STAR(R) rated, providing additional savings by reducing utility bills over the long run. These budget and environment-conscious monitors reduce energy costs up to 70 percent compared to a CRT monitor.

The EN7400e features an above-industry 16ms response time, 450:1 contrast ratio and .264mm pitch, minimizing shadowing or lagging images. The EN7400's display measures 16.0"W x17.1"H x 6.8"D and weighs 13 pounds.

The EN5400e is an ideal flat-panel LCD monitor for space-conscious users. The slim, compact design measures 14.0"W x 14.1"H x 5.9"D and weighs 7 pounds.

"With LCDs growing in popularity, consumers are demanding high performance technology that meets their budget. The EN5400e and EN7400e provide excellent image quality, light weight and sleek designs that fit professional and personal needs for an affordable price," said Michael Lien, general manager, consumer products division for Envision.

The EN5400e and the EN7400e are currently available at major retailers. The estimated street price is $279 for the EN5400e and $329 for the EN7400e. Both monitors are backed by a three-year warranty.

About Envision

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Envision has over 20 years of display design and manufacturing experience. The company is known for selling the most user-friendly, affordable displays on the market, ideal for both the small office or home. Envision products have received multiple awards from industry sources including PC Magazine, CNET.com, TechTV, PC World, Macworld and Smart Computing, including the 2004 PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award for the EN7220.

Envision is a brand of EPI, which is part of TPV Technology Limited (TPV). TPV has been recognized with International Standards Organization 9001, 9002 and 14000 accreditations. TPV is currently ranked first in LCD production worldwide and is the second-largest manufacturer of computer monitors in the world*. TPV is based in Taiwan and traded publicly on the Hong Kong & Singapore Stock Exchanges.

* based on sales data to date

Photos available on request

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For electronics retailers, it will be the holiday season of the flat-screen televisions. But the companies that make the key component -- the flat screen itself -- won't have much to celebrate.

Heading into the Christmas sales period, traditionally the biggest time of the year for electronics, prices of flat-screen televisions are falling. Sharp's 32-inch LCD-TV with built-in HDTV tuner -- introduced to the United States in January at a suggested price of $5,000 -- now carries a suggested price of $4,000 and is being advertised by some online retailers for about $3,100, including shipping. Wal-Mart Stores recently began selling a 42-inch plasma set for under $2,000. more...

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Except for HannStar Display, major Taiwan-based large-size TFT-LCD panel makers, including AU Optronics (AUO), Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) and Quanta Display, expect to see panel shipments rise 10-15% in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN). more...

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Saw a post over at Chait Gear. Sharp has a new 23-Inch LCD TV out. It's available immediately. The Sharp IT-23M1U ‘IT-TV’ monitor is selling for a street price of $1,499.

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Here's a special election day treat from Dell. They've just released their new Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW, a 20" monitor that sells for $799.

The 2005FPW features a 16:10 aspect ratio, 4 USB 2.0 ports, Picture-in-Picture and picture-by-picture (PBP).

I really want one of these monitors, I just want to make that known. Hopefully I'll see one under my Christmas tree. Hint Hint ;)

BTW: Although the press release states the Monitor is available now, I don't see it anywhere on the Dell site.

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Today is Election day, stop reading this blog and GO VOTE. It'll be here when you get back.

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Here's a list of the Top 10 17" from PC World. My lower end Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel didn't make it on the list.

1. LG Electronics Flatron L1710SK
2. Sharp LL-172A-B
3. Dell UltraSharp 1703FP
4. ViewSonic VP171s
5. Samsung SyncMaster 173P
6. Sony SDM-HS74P
7. NEC MultiSync LCD1735NXM
8. Samsung SyncMaster 172X
9. IBM ThinkVision L170p
10. Eizo Nanao FlexScan L557

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This is late news, but interesting anyway. MS launched MSN TV 2 early last month. It's the latest version of what used to be WebTv. The new MSN Tv now has a broadband connection, and two usb ports. You can plug in flash card readers, printers, etc in the usb ports. The unit also comes with a wireless keyboard, and retails for $199.95 plus your monthly access rates. Expect to pay between $9.95 - $21.95 a month for service.

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If you're stuck in a room without a view, then Ryan Hoagland's Virtual Windows project will be of interest to you. He's created a virtual window using LCD flatpanel monitors. The cool thing is that you can load your own view into the window. Check it out

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Dell has launched two new 42 inch plasma TVs. They are the W4200ED and W4200HD . Both of the huge 42-inch TVs have a slim, 3.3-inch thin design that can be wall mounted.

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This is a blog about flatscreens, HDTV, LCD TVs and other related technologies

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