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Toshiba to halt domestic television production, as has Hitachi

In light of falling prices (and falling profits), electronics giant Toshiba has halted domestic production of televisions and will focus on more profitable ventures with an eye to double their operating profit by 2014-2015.

Together, Toshiba and Samsung dominate the world market for NAND Flash chips, many of which are used in Apple iPhones.

Read the entire article here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/17/us-toshiba-idUSBRE84G09Z20120517

Posted by Toxey at 5:47 PM
Categories: Apple, LCD, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Televisions, Toshiba
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Sony and Panasonic might team up to make OLEDs, and prices may fall quicker

This is just in the discussion phase, but these two long-time rivals might be considering this desperate measure to combat Korea's dominance in the television market, and to prevent them from being left behind in the burgeoning OLED market.

Hopefully this won't lead to more losses due to underpriced products, but the consumer will win either way (at least in the short term).

Read more here: http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/unexpected-sony-and-panasonic-partnership-could-see-the-price-of-oled-tvs-quickly-fall/

Posted by Toxey at 5:28 PM
Categories: LED TV, LG, OLED, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Televisions
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Hilarious article title includes "Asian giants wrestle"

I would post this article because of the content about televisions and the new OLED, and also because of the references to several brands that we service like LG, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba and Sharp.

But it's the title of the article that I keep enjoying:

"Analysis: As technology shifts, Asian giants wrestle for TV control"

For someone with my imagination, I am picturing giant asians wrestling over a huge remote control, and hopefully now you are, too.

P.S. It's a very informative article on the subject.

Enjoy: Analysis: As technology shifts, Asian giants wrestle for TV control

Posted by Toxey at 4:23 PM
Categories: LCD, LG, OLED, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Televisions, Toshiba
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Google teams up with LG, Samsung, Sony and Vizio for try #2 at Google TV

In this Yahoo! article, we learn that Google TV is back for a second try, and it's supposed to be faster, better, stronger than before.

Check it out on our Facebook page, and while you are there, please LIKE us. :)

Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/Service.Care/posts/232299930212333

Posted by Toxey at 9:32 AM
Categories: Google TV, LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio
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Sony SmartWatch delivers "Android Power" to your wrist... sortof.

Tired of pulling your Android phone out of your pocket and checking emails, twitters and such? Wish you could just look at your watch and see all that stuff on a 1.3" screen?

Then the Sony SmartWatch might be right up your alley.

Check it here (includes an eight picture gallery): Sony SmartWatch

Posted by Toxey at 10:42 AM
Categories: Android, Sony
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Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi form JV Japan Display

Combined with a Japanese government-funded group (INCJ), these three major manufacturers have joined forces to produce small and medium-sized LCD touchscreens for automobile and mobile markets.

Apparently this venture is 70 percent owned by INCJ, and has reduced their workforce by about 1,400.

Read more here: Full cNet article

Posted by Toxey at 10:52 AM
Categories: Hitachi, LCD, Sony, Toshiba
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Samsung gains serious lead in LCD TV sales competition

The top 5 sales leaders for fourth quarter 2011 were (in order from highest to lowest):

Samsung - 23.6%

Vizio - 15.4%

LG - 12.4%

Sony - 8%

Toshiba - 7.8%

Of course, it should be kept in mind that in a previous post we listed how LCD sales are flattening in the U.S., so this is sales shares of a shrinking market.

Read more about the LCD sales leaders here: click to read article on DealerScope

Posted by Toxey at 10:42 AM
Categories: LCD, LG, Samsung, Sony, Televisions, Toshiba, Vizio
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Sony 4k Video Projector, Black Diamond, unveiled on video.

I'm sure it looks even better in person, but Sony and Screen Innovations have a video of the impressive quality of this 4k projector:

Watch the video here: http://www.dealerscope.com/article/sony-screen-innovations-show-4k-projection-system-25029182#

Posted by Toxey at 2:49 PM
Edited on: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 3:57 PM
Categories: Sony
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Samsung going OLED, spinning off LCD production

Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and Sharp have all experienced losses in the LCD production market.

With LCD sales dramatically flagging, and stiff competition from Chinese manufacturers, Samsung plans to concentrate on the newest TV technology, OLED.

Read more here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/20/us-samsung-idUSTRE81J05L20120220?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Technology%29

Posted by Toxey at 7:58 AM
Edited on: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 3:58 PM
Categories: LCD, OLED, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Televisions
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Samsung and Sony pondering the future of LCD production

In the face of high costs and lower profitability, both Samsung and Sony are considering their options in regards to the future of LCD production for the television business.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57377239-17/samsung-considering-options-for-lcd-business-spinoff-possible/

Posted by Toxey at 9:04 AM
Edited on: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:09 AM
Categories: LCD, Samsung, Sony, Televisions
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