LG Electronics Malaysia aims for RM1bil annual sales Oct 9, 2009
LG Electronics is also one of the world's leading producers of flat-panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. - BERNAMA. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tilted Kilt mixes short skirts and sports Oct 8, 2009
The restaurants are filled with flat-panel TVs tuned to sports broadcasting. They feature awide range of beers on tap and moderately priced bar food, such as hand-pressed burgers, gourmet sandwiches and chicken wings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Next-Generation SRS Circle Surround Auto DX Now Available on Texas Instruments' DSPs Oct 7, 2009
In fact, SRS Labs is the de-facto standard of HDTV audio processing with nine of the top ten name brand flat panel TVs featuring SRS technology. Additionally, SRS Labs surround sound solutions provide the professional broadcast and recording industries with high-performance production, back-haul, storage, and transmission capability. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Threat to Global Recovery: Too Many Factories Oct 7, 2009
As U.S. consumers flexed their credit cards for flat-panel TVs and video games, factories sprouted around the world to make all the stuff that was crammed into consumers' SUVs. But amid the recession, spending has shrunk dramatically, as debt-laden U.S. consumers are learning to save and those factories have a lot less to do. (Time.com)
Panasonic to up market share in flat-panel TVs Oct 7, 2009
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* Amtran board OKs buying stake in Japans Byd:Sign Oct 7, 2009
Byd:Sign sells its own-brand flat-panel TVs in electronics retailers in Japan. Amtran also announced yesterday that sales rose 50 percent last month to NT$5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Videocon to buy Finnish firm Elcoteq for $73m Oct 3, 2009
It also makes set-top boxes, flat panel TVs and enterprise network products for Philips and Cisco. More Stories from this section. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Best Buy 2Q misses expectations; raises guidance Sep 16, 2009
Flat-panel TVs, computers and mobile phones remain popular categories, and the company hasn't seen a "trade-down" effect in those products, he said. Weaker sellers were gaming, digital cameras, music and movies. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Best Buy misses earnings expectations; boosts outlook Sep 16, 2009
Top sellers were notebook computers, phones and flat-panel TVs, offset by weakness in gaming, digital cameras, music and movies. The company has gained market share because of the closing of stores but has been hurt by the cutback in consumer spending during the recession. (USA Today -- Money)
Internet TV finally takes off Sep 16, 2009
Declining prices of flat-panel TVs have also had an impact, says Randy Lawson, senior analyst at iSuppli. Brands are looking at ways to differentiate their TV lines from the competition, he says. (USA Today -- Tech)
Best Buy misses expectations as sales drop Sep 16, 2009
Top sellers were notebook computers, phones and flat-panel TVs, offset by weakness in gaming, digital cameras, music and movies. The company has gained market share because of the closing of Circuit City stores but has been hurt by the cutback in consumer spending amid the recession. (MSNBC -- Business)
Roku's $99 player aims to be the hub for streaming movies Sep 14, 2009
Wood's most intense competition lies ahead from consumer electronics firms, which are rapidly adding built-in Internet connectivity to devices such as Blu-ray players and flat-panel TVs. "Roku has a one- or two-year window to really ramp up, before LG, Samsung and the others get really serious about their marketing," says analyst McQuivey. (USA Today -- Tech)
Drury Inn & Suites Forest Park Teams Up with St. Louis Attractions for 2009 Staycation Promotion Sep 9, 2009
" Hotel guests in 2009 express increased desire for comfort and value-related amenities. For the first time since the inception of the study in 1997, bedding and pillow choices and free parking are among the top five "must-have" amenities for hotel guests. Other most-desired amenities include complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access and pillow-top mattresses. Within the luxury segment, a high percentage of guests express the desire for in-room high-definition flat-panel TVs. "Hotel... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Lower rents likely as more investors buy apartments Sep 9, 2009
Valley apartment owners are advertising free flat-panel TVs, Nintendo Wii video-game systems and other perks to entice new tenants to their communities, including lots of free rent. "I've seen some places offering two or three free months' rent if you sign a 12-month lease," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Company Bankruptcies Fall 1% on Stimulus Spending, Credit-Easing Programs Sep 8, 2009
Shipments of flat-panel TVs, which qualify for the program, rose 41 percent in July from a year earlier, according to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association. Credit Programs. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Overeager futurism at Cushing Sep 7, 2009
A library with 20,000 books will give way to a $500,000 learning center outfitted with digital readers, laptop study carrels, flat-panel TVs, and even a sophisticated coffee shop. When I look at books, the school s headmaster told a Globe reporter, I see an outdated technology, like scrolls before books. (Boston Globe)
* S Korean giants push rival TVs Sep 7, 2009
A reporter looks at Samsung Electronics LED flat-panel TVs after a media briefing at the companys main building in Seoul on Aug. 26 ... The worlds top two makers of flat-panel TVs are stressing the energy-saving virtues of different display technologies in their race to dominate a huge global market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Industrial Output Gains for Fifth Month on Stimulus, Companies Restocking Aug 31, 2009
Shipments of flat-panel TVs, which qualify for the governments eco-point incentives, rose 41 percent in July from a year earlier, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association said last week. To contact the reporter on this story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tasty treats Aug 29, 2009
Flat-panel TVs and a dartboard hang on the walls. It feels friendly right away. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sony's Japan TV Sales May Beat Target on Government Steps, Official Says Aug 27, 2009
Sales of flat-panel TVs in the worlds second-largest economy increased 30 percent in July from a year earlier, the biggest gain in the past two years, Tokyo-based researcher said Aug. 5. The number of sets sold that month rose 54 percent. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Four great deals for Labor Day getaways Aug 25, 2009
The hotel features signature bedding, 42-inch flat panel TVs and wireless Internet access. Additional amenities include an on-site restaurant and lounge, an outdoor pool and whirlpool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
* Panasonic ties up with Avatar film to promote 3D TVs Aug 22, 2009
The deal between the major Japanese electronics maker and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corps Avatar X the first major Hollywood 3D release thats not animation X comes as competition heats up in flat-panel TVs that show three-dimensional images, or stereoscopic vision. To watch 3D TVs, viewers must wear special glasses that block vision in one eye and then the other as the TVs switch rapidly between images for each eye to create an illusion of depth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Panasonic and Twentieth Century Fox Team For Global Promotion of James Cameron's AVATAR Aug 22, 2009
In Japan, promotional activities aligned with Twentieth Century Fox include TV commercials for Panasonic's VIERA flat-panel TVs that will air this Fall. At CEATEC 2009, a major electronics trade show in Asia which will be held from October 6, Panasonic will demonstrate its Full HD 3D technology at the Full HD 3D Theater in the Panasonic booth. (JCN Network, Japan)
* Sony introduces slimmer PlayStation, reduces price Aug 20, 2009
The maker of Bravia flat-panel TVs and Cyber-shot digital cameras lost D98. 9 billion last fiscal year, its first annual red ink in 14 years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sony Cuts PS3 Price By About $100 Worldwide Aug 20, 2009
The maker of Bravia flat-panel TVs and Cyber-shot digital cameras lost 98. 9 billion yen ($1 billion) last fiscal year, its first annual red ink in 14 years. (Click2Houston, TX)
Recession taking toll on dentists Valley-wide Aug 6, 2009
A recent trade philosophy that flat-panel TVs and sound systems help ease patients' anxiety hasn't helped matters, Earle said. As a result, many dentists have relied on revenue from expensive cosmetic work such as veneers, caps and whitening treatments to make ends meet. (AZCentral -- Business)
Indoor glamour comes to the great outdoors Aug 4, 2009
Televisions, too, have migrated outside: Flynn says moisture-resistant, flat-panel TVs are a popular outdoor accessory, though they are easy targets for theft. Indoor/outdoor fabrics and rugs are also being used to amplify the living-room feeling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Sony loses $391 million Aug 1, 2009
For decades, Sony, founded in 1946, was synonymous with quality electronics but in recent years the company has lost its footing, taking an embarrassing beating in portable music players from the iPod from Apple Inc. and falling behind in flat panel TVs. Tokyo-based Sony remained cautious and kept its forecast for the fiscal year through March 2010 unchanged at a 120 billion yen ( 1. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Japan output up for 4th straight month Jul 31, 2009
A shopper looks at flat panel TVs at an electronics shop in Tokyo. Stimulus spending at home and abroad is expected to prop up demand for Japans cars and consumer electronics AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Corning says demand disappoints as profit slumps 81% Jul 28, 2009
Shipments last quarter jumped 66 per cent as demand for flat-panel TVs rebounded ... Demand for flat-panel TVs is recovering, helped by stimulus spending in China that pushed people to buy electronics in the worst economic slump in at least half a century. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Media processor aims to clean up Web, mobile video Jul 23, 2009
The company sees an opportunity sorting out the collision between an expanding array of low-bit-rate video from the Web and cellphones and the growth in high definition flat-panel TVs where consumers want to view that video. "Consumers are bandwidth limited and the way people get around that is by over-compressing video," said Derry Murphy, senior strategic marketing manager for video chips at IDT. "Many times the content is encoded with different codecs and scaling techniques so that by the... (EETimes)
SRS Labs Running Sweepstakes to Celebrate Flat Panel TV Market Penetration Jul 23, 2009
Participants May Enter for a Chance to Win One of Three ViewSonic VT2430 Flat Panel TVs Featuring SRS TruSurround XT ... In fact, SRS Labs is the de-facto standard of HDTV audio processing with nine of the top ten name brand flat panel TVs featuring SRS technology. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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ms Oosterdam Completes 300th Voyage Jul 18, 2009
Staterooms include Elemis Aromapure specialty soaps, shampoo, conditioner and lotion and feature plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds, deluxe waffle/terry-cloth robes, Egyptian cotton towels, flat-panel TVs, DVD players, make-up mirrors with halo lighting, massage shower heads, professional-grade hair dryers, fresh flowers and complimentary fruit baskets ... Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blockbuster ONDemand Movie Service Headed to Samsung Devices Jul 16, 2009
Blockbuster's push into the living continues with a new alliance announced yesterday with Samsung, the world's largest supplier of flat-panel TVs. This fall, owners of Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and home theater systems will have access to Blockbuster's ONDemand service. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Blockbuster to stream rentals on Samsung TVs Jul 15, 2009
The relationship is a coup for Dallas-based Blockbuster because Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of flat-panel TVs. Blockbuster's on-demand rental service also will be accessible through software installed on Samsung's Blu-ray DVD players and home theater systems devices that already offer Netflix's own Internet streaming service. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Orlando, FL Gay Timeshare Resort a Hit with Owners Jul 13, 2009
The luxurious one and two-bedroom timeshare units at The Gardens feature flat-panel TVs, granite counters, tastefully decorated living areas, whirlpool tubs, and private patios. Larger two-bedroom villas also include a 5-man ultra shower, and a larger 2-man color changing whirlpool tub. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fujifilm's New Dimension Jul 11, 2009
More 3-D movies are being made, and makers of flat-panel TVs are developing 3-D displays. "Every kind of consumer product has the potential to start to use 3-D technology," says Moriyama, who estimates Fuji's camera could capture as much as 5% of the digicam market in the next year or two. (Time.com)
Sleek gas models top fireplace options Jul 11, 2009
Richardson says the latest models combine air purifiers and an optional heater, and likely will be designed to accommodate flat-panel TVs. The TV and the fireplace are companions again rather than fighting for that same space in a room, he says. (AZCentral -- Home)
* Business Briefs Jul 10, 2009
Local TV maker Amtran Technology Co (a) said yesterday US Customs had ruled to allow its US affiliate Vizio Inc to sell flat-panel TVs in the US market because patent infringement disputes with Japanese TV maker Funai Electric Co had ended. Amtran is the third-biggest TV maker in the world on a contract basis, Texas-based market researcher DisplaySearch said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
New TVs getting thinner than ever Jul 7, 2009
The difference between these thin models and regular flat-panel TVs, which generally are about 3 or 4 inches deep, is pretty small ... Now that flat-panel TVs have come down from thousands of dollars to as little as $200, manufacturers are pushing high-end alternatives that are slimmer, use less energy, and come with other high-end add-ons - and can carry price tags in the thousands again. (Boston Globe)
TV sales surging as more folks stay home Jul 5, 2009
According to ISuppli, shipments of new flat-panel TVs in the U.S. and Canada totaled 7. 8 million units in the first three months of the year, an increase of 17. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Panasonic Develops High Efficiency CRT Recycling Technology Using Laser; Responding to Rapid Increase in Recycling CRT TVs in Transition to Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Jul 2, 2009
Panasonic will continue to study possibilities in applying such laser-based recycling technologies to flat-panel TVs, and further raise the efficiency of the whole TV recycling process, including the new recycling lines for flat-panel TVs established in April this year. About Panasonic. (JCN Network, Japan)
Flexible Solar Strips Light Up Campus Bus Shelter Jun 26, 2009
(June 8, 2009) A transparent thin film barrier used to protect flat panel TVs from moisture could become the basis for flexible solar panels that would be installed on roofs like. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Refreshed Web Site Enhances Holland America Line Experience Jun 25, 2009
"A new Virtual Tours & Videos section offers full screen tours of every ship, featuring 360-degree images of public rooms and various categories of staterooms. Integrated into the Web site, the new section displays 39 videos and 110 virtual tours for interactive immersion in both ships and destinations.Other changes to the Web site include an upgraded Cruise Finder section with enhanced color-coded maps of itineraries and a new brochures feature under the Destinations section, making six online... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Video: LG Mobile Phones Creates Integrated, Multi-Media Marketing Campaign for 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Jun 24, 2009
""Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" - The Sequel to 2007's Blockbuster HitIn the highly anticipated "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," debuting June 24, 2009, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again joins with the Autobots against their sworn enemies, the Decepticons. Michael Bay directs from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman.DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present In Association with Hasbro A di Bonaventura Pictures Production A Tom DeSanto/Don... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Research and Markets: Flat Panel TV Program Offers Insight into Vendors' Price Deployment and Product and Channel Strategies Jun 20, 2009
Publication Schedule Includes Total of 24 reports published each month: four reports per month for each individual channel, of which two reports will focus on 32"-65" flat panel TVs and the other two will focus on 13"-27" flat panel TVs. Research Scope US market - BestBuy UK market - Comet / Currys / JohnLewis Japan market - Yodobashi / BicCamera. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
10 things to buy before the economy improves Jun 19, 2009
Consumer goods Each year it seems like TVs get cheaper and cheaper, but this year those decreases are starting to make larger flat-panel TVs far more affordable. The radio/television category in February's Consumer Price Index was down 9% from a year ago as more manufacturers get into the flat-panel business, driving prices down. (MSNBC -- Business)
Broadcom climbs in TV chip rankings Jun 19, 2009
8 million units for flat panel TVs in the first quarter. Shipments were down by 4. (EETimes)
Video: The Fastest, Most Accurate Texter Is Crowned at the LG U.S. National Texting Championship Jun 18, 2009
LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best Buy 1Q profit drops 15 pct but tops forecasts Jun 17, 2009
"We see continued market share gains, a result of Circuit City's bankruptcy, but remain concerned by weakness in consumer spending and potential saturation of flat panel TVs," wrote Michael Souers, retail analyst at Standard & Poor's Equity Research in a report. The company earned $153 million, or 36 cents per share, in the quarter that ended May 30. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Despite falling profit Best Buy holds on to electronics market Jun 17, 2009
Best Buy added that same-store sales of flat-panel TVs were essentially unchanged from last year as the increasing number of TVs sold offset price declines. Best Buy, which controls about 22% of the market in consumer electronics according to a Deutsche Bank report, is hoping that its customer service will help differentiate itself from discounters like Wal-Mart. (USA Today -- Money)
Video: Hayden Panettiere and The Boys and Girls Club Celebrate Friendship with LG Mobile Phones at LG Xenon Splash Jun 5, 2009
8" touchscreen and vibration feedback. The handset includes an enhanced flash user interface that makes accessing menus, contacts and shortcuts easy, along with a 4-line QWERTY keyboard, which includes quick access keys for easy threaded text messaging, instant messaging, email, internet access and making calls. With multi-tasking, Bluetooth technology, an image editor and filter -- to creatively enhance photos taken with the built-in 2.0 megapixel camera -- and video capabilities, LG Xenon... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holland America Line Announces More Details on Its Latest Signature of Excellence Enhancements Jun 2, 2009
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
E-MAILING IT IN: Nuggets-Magic Finals?; sports' worst refs May 27, 2009
Rubenstein: This is exactly how I feel about flat-panel TVs. It'll be discovered soon that they emit some sort of radiation and both people older than 55 and those living in the middle of nowhere will rise and take over thanks to their unwillingness to bring HD into their lives. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Football Notebook: TV deals lockout hedges May 24, 2009
It would take nearly 5,000 52-inch flat panel TVs to equal its square footage. In other Cowboys news, the team will reportedly either trade or release linebacker Greg Ellis. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Industry leader Vizio expands in North Sioux (30) May 24, 2009
"As we kept growing, he had an excess for us, which was nice,'' Russell said.MAG, which added other PC customers, grew to annual sales of 600 million within six years. Like Gateway, however, MAG eventually fell on hard times, as PCs increasingly became a low-margin commodity industry.Deadly plane crashIn October 2000, following a meeting with creditors in Taiwan, Wang caught a return flight to Los Angeles. The Singapore Airlines 747 jet took off down the wrong runway, however, colliding with... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
How Much More Can Tech Firms Cut? May 23, 2009
"If this economic situation does not improve, we will take further measures. If we cut, it's going to be on R told the Reuters Global Technology Summit. RELATED ARTICLES For more stories on this topic: Many companies that participated in the summit, which took place in New York, Paris and Tokyo this week, have laid off workers as they weathered the worst economic slowdown in decades. German software maker SAP's cuts were the first in its 37-year history. To what extent the recent spending cuts... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Sony to cut parts suppliers by half May 23, 2009
Sony whose businesses span video games, camcorders and flat-panel TVs as well as movies and music has been restructuring under Stringer, a Welsh-born American who became the first foreigner to head Sony in 2005. But analysts say his true test starts now after he took on the additional role of president in February to speed up efforts to reshape Sony. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sony to slash suppliers as CEO's mettle tested May 22, 2009
Sony whose businesses span video games, camcorders and flat-panel TVs as well as movies and music has been restructuring under Stringer, a Welsh-born American who became the first foreigner to head Sony in 2005 ... Sony, which fell behind in flat-panel TVs, has a joint venture with Samsung that makes liquid crystal displays for TVs that it sells under its own brand. (USA Today -- Tech)
NFL: Cowboys unveil $40 million, 600-ton HDTV May 22, 2009
It would take nearly 5,000 52-inch flat panel TVs to equal the more than 23,000 square feet of video displays facing each sideline. Two screens that are 29 feet by 51 feet are attached to each end. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DiCaprio Statue, $30 Rooms Help Japan's Love Hotels Beat Economic Slump May 21, 2009
DiCaprio Statue, $30 Rooms Help Japans Love Hotels Beat Slump - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, May 21 03:53 London, May 21 08:53 Tokyo, May 21 16:53. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Sony reports $1 billion annual loss May 21, 2009
Sony, which makes Bravia flat-panel TVs and Cyber-shot digital cameras, said it is closing three plants in Japan to help turn its business around. It is also in the midst of cutting 16,000 workers. (MSNBC -- Business)
Waiting list grows in dash for plasmas May 18, 2009
Makers of flat-panel TVs then slashed worldwide production, and for several months there was a shortage of screens, said Denis Kerr, Sharp Australia's deputy general manager. But since September, the market has bounced back, creating a huge, unfulfilled demand for the televisions. (The Age, Australia)
* AUO chairman expects China to lead global recovery May 15, 2009
AU Optronics Corp (AUO, Fq), the worlds third-largest liquid-crystal-display (LCD) panel maker, yesterday said China has become the biggest export destination for its products, aided by Beijings economic stimulus measures, which included subsidies for the purchase of flat-panel TVs. Emerging markets X especially China whose economy is still on the rise X have become the main force supporting the recent pickup in orders, while consumption of electronics products in the US and Europe... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
