Monday
May022011
LCD News 5.2.2011-TFT LCD Panel Makers Profits and Shipments Down, Expected Growth In Tablet PC and CCFL Television Market
Samsung's net profit drops 30%, (US $2.6 billion,) sites difficult business environment Q1 2011 as cause, will focus on smartphones and tablets as well as premium LCD panels and TV's for growth in 2011.
2011 flatpanel growth half that of 2010, with LED backlights accounting for an expected 50% of total TVs shipped in 2011. TV brands may shift focus back to CCFL backlit TVs.
TV and tablet PCs expected to fuel TFT LCD panel shipments in Q2 2011, with an expected 10.2% growth. AUO & CMI both to see 200% growth in tablet PC segment.
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