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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 simultan