Q2’10 TV Shipments Show Continued Growth, But Some Regions…
Overall TV shipments continued to show resilience, bouncing back from dismal 2009 levels, but there were some indications of trouble in key markets. Global TV unit shipments rose 26% year-over-year (Y/Y) in Q2’10 to 56.2 million units, a 2% increase from Q1’10, according to the latest data published in the DisplaySearch Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report . However the second-largest region worldwide, North America, had a 3% drop in TV shipments Y/Y after a weak 1% increase in Q1’10. In addition, China’s LCD TV market cooled off a bit, as unit shipments rose 31% Y/Y after triple-digit growth in 2009. This was less than the Chinese brands expected, as holiday sales were weaker than forecasted. There were some bright spots, as TV shipments to Japan surged another 56% Y/Y, the most of any developed region. The government-sponsored Eco-Points program continued to encourage consumers to trade up to more energy-efficient models.
Minnesota Welcomes RedEye Remotes for iPhone, iPod touch and…
WALTHAM, MA and NEW BERLIN, WI–(/ – August 31, 2010) – ThinkFlood ( http://thinkflood.com/ ), maker of RedEye remotes for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and J.H. Fagan Company ( http://www.thefagancompany.com/ ), Minnesota’s leading home electronics supplier, today announced a strategic distribution partnership to address consumer and reseller demand for RedEye remotes in the US. ThinkFlood selected J.H. Fagan as a regional distributor of RedEye remotes because of the company’s longstanding relationships with custom installers and integrators. RedEye products turn the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad into universal remotes that offer high-end functionality at an affordable price. Using an Apple iOS device instead of a traditional remote, RedEye and RedEye mini users can operate anything controlled by infrared: TVs, DVRs, cable and satellite receivers, DVD and Blu-ray players, game consoles, stereos, and more. /We are excited about the RedEye line because ThinkFlood’s products represent a giant leap forward in the universal remote control industry,/ said J.H.
New panels support full HD and provide contrast ratio of…
New panels support full HD and provide contrast ratio of 100,000:1 or higher TOKYO, Japan – Seiko Epson Corporation (/Epson/, TSE: 6724) today announced that it has developed and begun volume production of the worlds first*1 reflective high-temperature polysilicon (/reflective HTPS/) TFT liquid crystal panels for 3LCD projectors. The new panels, which measure 0.74 inches on the diagonal, support full high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) content. The increasing availability of high-resolution, high-quality source images due to the growing popularity of HD media players and digital HD broadcasts are pushing demand for more convenient large-screen viewing options in the home. Higher contrast is in demand especially for movies, where the reproduction of natural-looking colors and deep blacks is critical.
ASUS Selects AMIMON for Its WiCast Wireless PC to TV Product…
SANTA CLARA, CA and TAIPEI, TAIWAN–(/ – August 31, 2010) – AMIMON , the market leader in wireless HDTV semiconductor solutions announced today it has been selected by ASUS for its upcoming WiCast EW2000 PC to TV connectivity kit. The WiCast is based on AMIMON’s WHDI™ (Wireless Home Digital Interface™) technology; it enables users to wirelessly connect their PC (desktop, notebook or netbook) to their TVs. The AMIMON based wireless PC to TV connectivity products from ASUS will be available in September this year. Additionally, ASUS has also announced that it will join the WHDI consortium as an adopter.
Best Buy Selects Widevine as a Preferred Provider for DRM…
SEATTLE, WA–(/ – August 31, 2010) – Widevine, a provider of digital entertainment solutions, today announced that Best Buy has chosen Widevine to be a preferred provider of adaptive streaming , virtual DVD-like controls and digital rights management ( DRM ) on Insignia connected devices. Widevine’s video optimization and DRM technologies will allow content owners and service providers to deliver content directly to Insignia devices in an over-the-top or TV Everywhere environment. Insignia devices such as televisions, Blu-ray players and media players are sold at Best Buy stores and brands around the world. /We are excited to include Widevine’s technology in our Insignia products,/ said Patrick McGinnis, director of exclusive brands for Best Buy. /We always strive to provide our customers with the best possible solution. The customer experience delivered through Widevine’s video optimization platform will ensure that we not only give our customers a high-quality device, but also a pleasant viewing experience no matter what media they are viewing on their device./ Insignia devices that include Widevine’s software platform are expected to start shipping in Q3 2010. In addition, CinemaNow, Best Buy’s new digital video service, utilizes Widevine technology to deliver video directly to internet-connectable devices from Insignia and other brands
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