New Kind of LCD Promises Better Viewing

Pioneer, Vizio axe plasma production lines; retailers slash prices

(NEWSER) - TV buyers are increasingly choosing liquid-crystal-display over plasma as LCD manufacturers beef up the technological capabilities of their sets, the Wall Street Journal reports. With 30 million LCDs sold in North America in 2008, compared with 4 million plasmas, Pioneer and Vizio are discontinuing their plasma lines. The shift means consumers can find deep discounts on plasma sets, once a strictly luxury item. More»

South Korean giant sees booming market for Huge TVs

(NEWSER) - Samsung Electronics will invest $2.2 billion next year in LCD panels to cash in on the growing market for bigger flat-screen TVs, the Wall Street Journal reports. The world's leading LCD producer aims to expand its eighth-generation line, which makes screens for TVs in the 46- to 52-inch range. More»

Forbes picks the top 10, and busts a high-res myth

(NEWSER) - Forbes cuts through the confusion surrounding high-res flat-screens, picking 10 HDTVs that will give you a fab picture and a price tag to make you weep—with joy:

1. Sharp AQUOS 37" LCD LC-37D43U, $1,000
2. Olevia 42" LCD 342i, $1,000
3. Philips 42" Plasma 42PF7321D, $1,000

Profits booming in latest entertainment tech sector

(NEWSER) - Manufacturers are ramping up production of LCD TVs, which are selling so well there's a supply shortage, reports the Wall Street Journal. Profits are at their highest since 2004, but production cutbacks in 2006 left companies unprepared to meet demand. LG Philips reported record quarterly profits last week, at $806 million. Samsung made $974 million. More»

Panasonic, Hitachi, and Canon announce tie-up

(NEWSER) - Hitachi, Canon, and Panasonic have announced plans to work to together in moving flat-panel display technology forward, PC World reports. Competition is heating up in the industry, and the companies hope the alliance will accelerate development time. The firms will work together on LCD displays and organic light emitting diode displays, which some think could replace LCD. More»