Panasonic BT-LH1760
Size: 17″
Aspect Ratio: 15:9
Pixel Format: 1280 x 768
Frequency: 120Hz
Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
Viewing Angle: 176/176
Image Processing: 10-bit, 3D LUT
Input: DVI-D, HD-SDI/SDI, Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB, PC RGB
Availability: April 2008
Pricing: MSRP $4500

During the NAB 2008 conference, Panasonic introduced the BT-LH1760 production LCD monitor. Although the size is diminutive compared to regular LCD monitors that have been [...]

According to Walter Zywottek, head of Merck’s chemicals business, Merck’s Japanese competitors have not made substantial enough investments to have a major impact on the company’s liquid crystal business. Zywottek also forecasted that LCs prices will stabilize as flat panel display TVs has largely shifted toward LCD technology instead of plasma.

Merck’s competitor in Japan is [...]

On February 15, 2008, Hitachi and Matsushita Electric Industrial announced an alliance reached on December 25, 2007 by Hitachi, Matsushita, and Canon. Under the terms of this agreement, Matsushita will acquire a 24.9% stake in Hitachi Displays, which is a wholly owned Hitachi subsidiary that makes small/medium LCD panels, from Hitachi by March 31, 2008. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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
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
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 [...]