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LCD Panel Values: 2H of April 2008
For those who purchase LCD panels, this set of information might be interesting. I took publicly available pricing information for LCD panels from Witsview and DisplaySearch, took the average, and then did some analysis on maximum value.
For the purpose of this blog post, maximum value is defined as dollar per megapixel ($/MP, lower is better). What this value shows is how many pixels you are getting for each dollar. Many might say that overall diagonal size is a much more important indicator and that might be true. But given the same size, I prefer a higher resolution LCD leading me to conclude that I value the number of pixels.
The value of pixels can be seen clearly in the trend toward 1080p in LCD TVs. Given the same size, say 42″, most consumers will desire a 1080p model compared to a 720p. The recent trend toward 1080p 32″ LCD TVs is another case in point.
Samsung LN32A540: 32″ Full HD LCD TV
Samsung LN32A540
Size: 32″
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Contrast Ratio: 35,000:1 (dynamic)
Viewing Angle: 178/178
Response Time: 6ms
Input: HDMI (3), Composite (2), VGA, S-Video, Component (Y/Pb/Pr, 2)
Tuner: ATSC
Sharp was the first to introduce a Full HD 32″ LCD TV with a pixel format of 1920 x 1080. Almost everyone in the display community thought that was overkill. I wonder why. Well, the reasoning was that our visual system couldn’t distinguish the increased resolution at the distances that we would be watching a 32″ LCD TV. That’s probably true. But, there are a lot of folks out there that play Xbox 360, PS3 and PC games on their 1080p-capable LCD TVs. And when they do that, my guess is that they play a bit closer to the box than if they were simply watching video. I think 32″ LCD TVs with a 1920 x 1080 pixel format will be quite popular.
Sharp Profit to Rise 3% in FY2008
Sharp is forecasting that its profits will increase 3% Y/Y to JPY100 billion to JPY101.9 billion in FY2008 that just ended on March 31, 2008. The company stated that increased sales of cheaper LCD TVs were part of the reason for the increase. In a previous blog post, I referred to a report by Pacific Media Associates that showed a trend toward smaller and more affordable LCD TVs, namely 32″. This trend will most likely continue as folks in the US are cash-strapped and it seems a recession is in full swing.
LCD TV Consumers Shifting to Smaller, Affordable Models According to Pacific Media Associates
According to Pacific Media Associates (PMA), a display market research and consulting firm located in Menlo Park, CA, LCD TV consumers are shifting toward smaller, more affordable models. According to PMA’s Consumer Flat Panel Display Sell-Through Tracking Service, total unit market share for 30″ – 34″ LCD TVs rose from 16% in January to 24% in February. On the other hand 45″ – 49″ LCD TV shipment share dropped four points from 18% to 14% while the very popular 40″ to 44″ size segment dropped two points from 20% to 18%.
Pioneer KURO Front Projectors and LCD TVs
Pioneer’s KURO plasma display panel (PDP) TVs have extreme performance and has set the standard for black levels. Pioneer has stated that it will introduce KURO front projectors and LCD TVs.
The second generation KURO PDP TVs feature a near absolute black by reducing the idle luminance. Compared to the 2007 KURO models, the second generation has black levels that are five times darker according to Pioneer. The second generation KURO PDP TVs are available in 50″ and 60″ sizes. The KURO PDP TVs are also very thin at just 9.4 cm or 3.7″.
- PDP-LX5090: 50″, 1920 x 1080, SD Terrestrial Digital Tuner, June 2008
- PDP-LX6090: 60″, 1920 x 1080, SD Terrestrial Digital Tuner, June 2008
- PDP-LX5090H: 50″, 1920 x 1080, SD/HD Terrestrial and Satellite Digital Tuner, Region Dependent
- PDP-LX6090H: 60″, 1920 x 1080, SD/HD Terrestrial and Satellite Digital Tuner, Region Dependent
The PDP-LX5090H and PDP-LX6090H models incorporate a digital terrestrial and satellite tuner that is compliant to the EICTA HDTV 1080p Minimum Requirement, in addition to being DLNA compliant.
