IPS Alpha to Build Gen. 8 LCD Plant

On February 15, 2008, IPS Alpha Technology announced plans to construct a Gen. 8 TFT LCD plant in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. IPS Alpha currently has a Gen. 6 LCD plant running. As the name suggests, IPS Alpha makes use of In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology that was originally developed by Hitachi, who is part [...]

Sharp to Supply LCDs to Syntax-Brillian

Syntax-Brillian and Sharp signed an LCD panel supply agreement where Sharp will guarantees a minimum of 700,000 LCD panels in 2008 for 32″, 37″, 52″ and 65″ LCDs, with an option to purchase additional LCD panels. Also, Syntax-Brillian and Kolin have exclusive rights to purchase Sharp’s 65″ 120Hz LCD panels through September 2008.
So now Syntax-Brillian has two major suppliers: LG.Philips LCD [...]

IPS Alpha: Czech Republic Construction Completed

On July 3, 2007 (Japan time), IPS Alpha Technology, Ltd. (IPS Alpha) announced the completion of construction work on its LCD module facility located in the Czech Republic. Construction was completed ahead of schedule and in time to meet the growing demand for TVs in the European market. The second half of each calendar [...]

Lacie 526 LCD Monitor

Lacie 526
Size: 26″ (25.5″)
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Color Gamut: 91% NTSC, 95% Adobe RGB
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Brightness: 400 cd/m2
Viewing Angle: 178/178
LCD Technology: H-IPS
Backlight: CCFL (16)
Response Time: 16ms (On-Off), 8ms (GTG)
Input: DVI-I, DVI-D, VGA
Dimension: 23.2 x 17.5 - 23.4 x 12″
Weight: 28.8lbs (13.1kg)
Power Consumption: 111W (typical), <1W (Power Save Mode)
Price: $1909.99

LaCie’s 526 LCD monitor is [...]

NEC MultiSync LCD2490WUXi

NEC MultiSync LCD2490WUXi
Size: 24″
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Brightness: 400 cd/m2
Viewing Angle: 178/178
LCD: H-IPS
Response Time: 16ms (On/Off), 8ms (GTG)
Input: DVI-D, DVI-I, VGA
Power Consumption: 83W (ECO Mode), 1W (Power Savings Mode)
Dimension:
21.8 x 17 - 22.9 x 12″ (with stand)
21.8 x 14.2 x 4.1″ (without stand)
Weight:
26lbs, 11.8kg (with stand)
18.5lbs, 8.4kg (without stand)
Price: EST $1,099.99

NEC’s [...]