Report on Sale ko-KO Jan, 06 2009 21:57:07 GMT tommy.kim@displayplus.net http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=127 Strategy Analytics ( http://www.strategyanalytics.com ) predicts a decline of 2.9 percent in 2009 for radio components in wireless handsets as a result of the global economic slowdown in its report, ¡°Handset Radio Component Sales Forecast 2008 – Update.¡± The data table from the Strategy Analytics RF & Wireless Components market research service summarizes the latest results from the firm¡¯s global forecast models for handsets and handset components, which consider regional handset shipment trends correlated with GDP, component bills of material, integration and partitioning trends, and component average selling prices. ¡°Basebands, transceiver-baseband SoCs and complex PA modules should remain relatively strong segments of the market,¡± notes Chris Taylor, author of the report.  ¡±These components will benefit from the trend toward multi-band, multimode W-EDGE phones ranging from ultra low cost models to feature phones and smartphones.¡± Stephen Entwistle, Vice President of the Strategic Technologies Practice at Strategy Analytics, adds, ¡°The market should rebound in 2010, and we expect cellular radio components to chalk up an average annual growth rate of 4.2 percent per year from 2008 to 2013 after a down year in 2009.  On top of this, emerging wireless-enabled mobile computing devices such as MIDs (mobile internet devices) will add as much as another 10 percent to annual component demand by 2013.¡± Displayplus.net Jan, 05 2009 20:05:15 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=126 - Nano Markets - The benefits of TFPV over crystalline silicon PV, namely the reduced quantity of materials usage, the potential for lower-cost manufacturing techniques, reduced bulk and weight, and flexibility, not to mention reduced sensitivity to the volatile silicon market, promise to make TF modules competitive for the applications now dominated by c-Si, and favorable over c-Si for a wide range of other applications. TFPV is particularly suited to such higher value-added products as building-integrated PV systems and lightweight, portable devices. Countering these advantages, TFPV technologies suffer from low efficiencies, both in general and compared to the standard c-Si modules. CIGS, however, shines above the rest in this respect, as it boasts efficiencies approaching that of c-Si, and its performance does not degrade over long-term exposure to sunlight. CIGS also has an additional benefit when it comes to options for boosting efficiency: The bandgap (and hence the portion of the solar spectrum absorbed) is determined by composition, mainly the indium:gallium ratio. Among other benefits, this makes CIGS particularly suited to multi-junction cells because each of the multiple absorber layers can be made of CIGS, differing only in composition. This contrasts with the other TFPV technologies, which would require entirely different materials, and the associated manufacturing steps and concerns, in order to build multi-junction cells. Furthermore, the other thin-film technologies appear to have disadvantages that are less surmountable than those related to CIGS. Amorphous silicon, even though it has been in production for decades, still does not achieve better than about half the efficiency of c-Si, and degrades significantly with long-term exposure to sunlight. CdTe, in addition to also being less efficient than CIGS despite greater maturity, suffers from the environmental and health hazards of the requisite quantity of cadmium. OPV is barely out of the gate and there is still tremendous uncertainty that it can achieve anywhere near the efficiency of c-Si. CIGS offers some of the brightest hopes for the future of thin-film photovoltaics (TFPV) and also some of its greatest problems. Potentially, CIGS panels could provide the high conversion efficiencies of crystalline silicon with all the advantages of a thin-film material; flexibility, manufacturability and low weight. But CIGS is also a complex material whose characteristics are not yet well understood and it is clear that the road forward for CIGS PV as a whole will be driven by developments at the material level. The major goal of this report is to analyze and quantify the opportunities that are emerging for materials suppliers and device manufacturers as the result of both established and emerging trends in development of CIGS materials. The report focuses on the core CIGS absorber materials, but also covers materials for electrodes, encapsulation, dielectrics, etc, since all of these materials are critical to the performance of CIGS PV. The report begins with a full review of the state of the art in CIGS materials and manufacturing, but its main focus is on business cases rather than technical issues. It includes strategic profiles of leading suppliers of materials into the CIGS space and of the materials-related activities of the emerging CIGS panel makers. This report will be invaluable reading for strategic planners and marketing managers at materials, equipment and device firms, as well as some investor organizations. For details, click http://www.nanomarkets.net/products/prod_detail.cfm?prod=9&id=279 Displayplus.net Jan, 05 2009 19:51:46 GMT Solar/PV http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=125 - Nano Markets - Until recently, almost all commercially produced solar cells relied on crystalline silicon (c-Si) technology. This technology has been able to deliver adequate conversion efficiency at acceptable costs, which make them suitable for a wide range of applications, such as providing electricity in remote locations that are not served by the electrical power grid. Crystalline silicon does not produce electricity at costs comparable with other electrical power generation sources, however, so it is not yet a competitive solution. While the c-Si technology has a long head start over novel approaches, organic photovoltaics (OPV) and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) have the potential to overtake the established solar cell solutions. These new technologies hold out the promise of significantly lower material costs due to the thin film structures that can be fabricated on inexpensive substrates, as well as lower manufacturing costs because these designs can be adapted for high-speed roll-to-roll (R2R) production. New materials also open the possibility of new installations for photovoltaic devices. They can be incorporated in building materials ranging from roofing materials to transparent cells for windows that make electricity from infrared radiation. 1.1.1 Efficiency Alone Is Not Enough In discussing any photovoltaic technology, it is tempting to be distracted by the question of device efficiency. Certainly, millions of dollars are spent each year on trying to improve the efficiency of solar cells, and this clearly is a critical factor. But its only half the story. A cell that is ten times as efficient as competing designs is of interest, but if it cost 1,000 times as much to make, it cannot be competitive. On the other hand, if a cell that was only one-tenth as efficient as the average cell cost only one-hundredth as much to produce, it would be an instant winner. Now, there are certainly limits; at some point, the size of a highly-inefficient solar cell would become so large that it might become impractical for some applications, or its installation costs might increase to the point that its other cost savings are wiped out. So while it is important to consider solar cell efficiencies in terms of how much sunlight power is converted to electricity, the ultimate question is how much will that electricity cost over the useful life of the solar cell. If the cost is low enough, then the photovoltaics can compete successfully with other forms of electrical generation, including fossil fuel. Another important consideration about OPV and DSC module efficiencies is that they continue to perform well in low levels of light. Unlike c-Si modules that need direct sunlight to be effective, these other materials can produce significant amounts of electricity from lower level light sources, including from surfaces that do not face the sun directly, or in cloudy conditions. The major goal of this report is to analyze and quantify the markets for OPV materials of all kinds. The report includes discussions of both \"pure\" OPV (using small molecules and primarily polymers) and hybrid approaches to OPV (notably dye sensitive cells.) Coverage includes the latest R&D and commercialization efforts in the area of electrodes, encapsulation and substrates, as well as the core absorber layers, This report also discusses the products and strategies of the key players and companies discussed comprise both firms that are specifically focused on OPV materials (e.g., Plextronics) and those that focus on the panels area, but have strong IP in the materials space (e.g., Konarka.) We also provide a roadmap for improvements in OPV lifetimes, materials prices, efficiencies and other factors. This report focuses on developments at the materials level that are impacting the commercialization of OPV and will be invaluable to strategic planners and marketing managers at materials firms of all kinds, electronics companies, display and lighting firms and, of course, the developers of OPV technology itself. For details, click http://www.nanomarkets.net/products/prod_detail.cfm?prod=9&id=281 Displayplus.net Jan, 05 2009 19:48:32 GMT Solar/PV http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=124 - Display Search - Recent findings from DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in display market research and consulting, indicate that Ultra Slim TV designs will be one of the most important factors in the continued growth of LCD and plasma TVs. Ultra Slim TVs are TVs with a set depth that is less than 40 mm. DisplaySearch believes that the worldwide demand for the Ultra Slim LCD TV segment will reach 14 million units in 2012, an impressive 219% compound annual growth rate for 2008-2012. These results and other key Ultra Slim TV results are included in a new topical report called Ultra Slim Flat Panel TV Market Outlook: The Next Big Trend in TV. ¡°With expected negative growth of Flat Panel TV revenues in 2009 for the first time, Ultra Slim TVs present a much needed opportunity for differentiation and continued value proposition in Flat Panel TVs,¡± noted Hisakazu Torii, DisplaySearch Vice President of TV Market Research. ¡°While LED backlights offer great promise, commercialization is still premature, providing significant opportunities for Ultra Slim LCD TVs.¡± DisplaySearch forecasts that worldwide penetration of Ultra Slim TVs will reach 10% in 2012, while developed regions such as North America, Japan and Western Europe will have the highest Ultra Slim TV market penetration at 18% for the same period. ¡°Despite the excellent outlook, wireless links, and designs for panels, chassis and remote controls, technologies still need to improve for Ultra Slim TVs. Significant investment for these technologies will also be critical to our achieve the forecasted growth,¡± noted Paul Gray, DisplaySearch Director of European TV Market Research. ¡°Consumers will not accept Ultra Slim sets if their viewing experience or ease-of-use is compromised.¡± The DisplaySearch Ultra Slim Flat Panel TV Market Outlook: The Next Big Trend in TV topical report examines the opportunities and challenges for the Ultra Slim TV market: Ultra Slim LCD TV Demand Forecast Ultra Slim FPD TV Brand and Product Trends Ultra Slim LCD Panel Roadmap Ultra Slim Design of Key Materials (Backlight) Ultra Slim TV Chassis Connectivity for Ultra Slim TV and Wireless Solutions For details, click Displayplus.net Jan, 02 2009 16:28:56 GMT Display http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=123 - Author: Neil Mawston - Publication Date: Dec. 23, 2008   - Pages: 12 Summary Software for smartphones and featurephones is becoming increasingly important. Software enables device vendors to differentiate their products, while cellular operators can drive data ARPU through richer services, widgets and improved access to the Internet. This report analyzes and forecasts 7 key software enablers worldwide and by region from 2000 through 2013; including BREW, Flash Lite, Java, Silverlight, WAP, Web Runtime and WIPI. For details, click http://www.strategyanalytics.com/default.aspx?mod=ReportAbstractViewer&a0=4399 Displayplus.net Jan, 02 2009 16:26:00 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=122 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com ) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd\'s new report \"Signal Integrity and Radiated Emission of High-Speed Digital Systems\" to their offering. The aim of the book is to investigate Signal Integrity problems, such as reflections, crosstalk, switching noises and radiated emissions in high-speed digital systems for IT and telecoms applications by using theory, models and many experimental results for practice. Digital devices and their interconnections are modeled by equivalent circuits that allow predictions with commercial SPICE-like circuit simulators. In some cases, especially for radiated emission phenomena and to build models for packaging, results obtained by some commercial full-wave codes are described and discussed. After a short introduction to signaling and radiated interference in digital systems, the book provides a detailed characterization of logic families in terms of static and dynamic characteristic useful for modeling techniques. Since the interconnections, such as traces in PCBs and cables, are very important in system modeling, their fundamental parameters in terms of line inductances and capacitances are defined and methods for their computation are given. Reflections and crosstalk in multi-coupled line structures are investigated by analytical, graphic and circuital methods, and techniques to mitigate these phenomena are provided. Before putting digital systems for information technology or telecommunication applications on the market, an essential requirement is to perform tests in order to comply with the limits of radiated emission imposed by the standards. This book provides an investigation into signal integrity (SI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems. Topics such as reflections, crosstalk, switching noise and radiated emission (RE) in high-speed digital systems are covered, which are essential for IT and telecoms applications. The highly important topic of modelling is covered which can reduce costs by enabling simulation data to demonstrate that a product meets design specifications and regulatory limits. According to the new European EMC directive, this can help to avoid the expensive use of large semi-anechoic chambers or open area test sites for radiated emission assessments. Following a short introduction to signalling and radiated interference in digital systems, the book provides a detailed characterization of logic families in terms of static and dynamic characteristic useful for modelling techniques. Crosstalk in multi-coupled line structures are investigated by analytical, graphical and circuit-based methods, and techniques to mitigate these phenomena are provided. Grounding, filtering and shielding with multilayer PCBs are also examined and design rules given. Written by authors with extensive experience in industry and academia. Explains basic conceptual problems from a theoretical and practical point of view by using numerous measurements and simulations. Presents models for mathematical and SPICE-like circuit simulators. Provides examples of using full-wave codes for SI and RE investigations. Companion website containing lists of codes and sample material. Signal Integrity and Radiated Emission of High-Speed Digital Systems is a valuable resource to industrial designers of information technology, telecommunication equipment and automation equipment as well as to development engineers. It will also be of interest to managers and designers of consumer electronics, and researchers in electronics. Key Topics Covered: Preface 1. Introduction to Signal Integrity and Radiated Emission in Digital System 2. High-Speed Digital Devices 3. Inductance 4. Capacitance 5. Reflection on Signal Lines 6. Crosstalk 7. Lossy Transmission Lines 8. Delta I-Noise 9. Radiated Emission from PCB 10. Grounding in PCB 11. Measurement and Modeling 12. Differential Signalling and Discontinuities Modeling in PCBs Appendix A - Working Formulas for partial Inductance Calculation Appendix B - Characteristic Impedance, Delay and Attenuation of Microstrips and Striplines Appendix C - Computation of Resonances in Power Distribution Network of a PCB Appendix D - Formulae for Simple-Radiating Structures Appendix E - Introduction to Nodal Method for AC Analysis Appendix F - Files in the Web Index For details, click http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/76c0e6/signal_integrity_a Displayplus.net Dec, 29 2008 19:21:11 GMT Display http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=121 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com ) has announced the addition of the \"Devices Take Center Stage: The Global Outlook for WiMAX Devices\" report to their offering. The certification of WiMAX devices marks a significant moment in the maturation of the technology. Devices are moving from being trade show mock-ups to actual production-quality devices. This report examines this emerging market. Operators will still have some control over WiMAX devices. It won\'t be completely like Wi-Fi. Annual WiMAX device shipments will break the 10 million mark in 2010. External laptop clients and mobile PCs will account for the largest percent of mobile WiMAX devices. Topics covered in this report are as follows: Operator control of device Device classification Key players for mobile devices Device certification Service provider device offerings Future device trends Market challenges Service subscription forecasts Device forecasts by category—mobile PCs, MIDs, UMPCs, handsets, CPE, personal media players, and hand-held gaming consoles Whose Needs Does This Report Address? Device makers, handset markers, service providers, chip makers Companies investing in WiMAX WiMAX operators Companies interested in entering the WiMAX market The financial community What Questions Does This Report Answer? What is the size of the WiMAX device market by category? Who are the leading suppliers in the market? What are the regional impacts on the market? What are the expectations for future growth? Methodology: Primary research was conducted through direct interviews, face-to-face, over the phone, or via email, with device and infrastructure vendors, service providers, and semiconductor companies with an interest in WiMAX. The interviews were conducted during the third and fourth quarters of 2008. Other data used in this report comes from In-Stat\'s database, and secondary sources, such as industry publications and financial reports. For the purpose of this report mobile WiMAX and 802.16e are used interchangeably. Key Topics Covered: WiMAX Device Categories Key Players KT WiBRO Future Device Trends LTE Global Economics Forecasts List of Tables List of Figures Companies Mentioned: Intel Open Patent Alliance Samsung Sprint Taiwan WiMAX Forum XOHM KT WiBRO For details, click http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/753ff7/devices_take_cente Contacts Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 press@researchandmarkets.com Displayplus.net Dec, 29 2008 19:19:05 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=120 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com ) has announced the addition of the \"Emerging Wireless in Mobile Applications Report 2008\" report to their offering. Multimedia Adoption Drives Wireless Connectivity in Mobile Communications Sector Mobile communication and computing devices are currently the most fertile ground for new business opportunities, with the integration of functionality from a converging stable of applications addressing individual use cases in single products. No longer is it a question of which wireless modality will find the \"killer app\" in mobile devices. This new Emerging Wireless in Mobile Applications Report provides, from an \"insider\" point of view, information and data on the many emerging wireless technologies that are being integrated into mobile devices and handsets, each with its own application and each enabling a unique use case. It is a valuable resource for those who are evaluating entry into or competition within this market sector. Many players in the wireless arena are hard at work on pragmatic convergent devices which may be more limited or focused, but which will have an enormous market among the broader population. The Emerging Wireless in Mobile Applications Report assesses the viability of emerging Wireless technologies in the Mobile Computing Industry. This report reviews the progress of emerging wireless protocols and standards developing in and driving adoption in the mobile communications space. Technologies included in the analysis include WiMAX, Bluetooth, UWB, WiFi, Mobile DTV, and Advanced-VSB. The report includes an analysis of typical use cases and identifies the best suited emerging wireless technology for each use case. The report forecasts the uptake of emerging wireless technologies in the market as well as providing an analysis of their impact on the existing cellular market. The Bluetooth-WiFi combination presents a possible near term inhibitor to the adoption of UWB by the Bluetooth SIG which will be overcome only if more end products adopt UWB. The success of early dual mode cellular products is an indication that the WiFi feature will be a popular one. The impetus for a WiMAX market development and expansion is the growth of services in end user applications that utilize the expanded mobility and high bandwidth that WiMAX affords. Executive Summary: Over the last few months, the mobile market has been dampened by the global economic turmoil. However, according to handset manufacturers, consumer demand for multimedia devices has not abated. Thus the demand for the inclusion of emerging wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB, and WiFi, into handsets remains as well. The mobile market may be experiencing issues in developed regions, but in developing nations the demand for mobile handsets is strong. Growth in countries like India and China is projected to increase in spite of the global economic worries. Much of this development is for mobile handsets with basic functionality. The opportunity for emerging wireless is predominantly in developed nations where the auxiliary computing or consumer infrastructure is in place to support the value added services enabled by the technologies. One of the consequences of added features such as cameras and video capability in phones is an associated requirement for storage and backup (data transfer). Companies such as Infineon are working on higher density memory solutions for mobile devices, but another approach is the integration of high-speed wireless connectivity options integrated into the device. These include high speed Bluetooth using WiFi or UWB as an underlying protocol as a means to facilitate connection to remote storage, printers, or other display devices. This report reviews the progress of emerging wireless protocols and standards developing and driving adoption in the mobile communications space. These include the addition of WiMAX, Bluetooth, WiFi, and UWB into mobile handsets. Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary Bluetooth (ULP, UWB, WiFi) Bluetooth Market Strategies Chipset Pricing Analysis Multi Protocol Expansion of Wireless Connectivity WiFi Integration of WiFi into Cellular Handsets Wireless LAN Market Evaluation WiMAX The development of WiMAX Mobile Internet Services Mobile WiMAX Power Considerations Global Economic Conditions threaten WiMAX Growth Other Video Services in the Mobile Sector Software Defined Radio Frequency ICs Market Forecasts Companies Mentioned: Alcatel-Lucent Alereon Bitwave Semiconductor Bluetooth SIG Broadcom Clearwire CSR Ericsson Gemalto Google Harris Broadcast Intel LG MediaCorp Mobile DTV Alliance MobileOne Asia Motorola Samsung SingTel Mobile Sony Sprint Nextel StarHub Texas Instruments Qualcomm ZyXel For details, click http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/831c9f/emerging_wireless Contacts Laura Wood Senior Manager press@researchandmarkets.com Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 Displayplus.net Dec, 29 2008 19:13:03 GMT Mobile http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=119 Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com ) has announced the addition of the \"New Challenges for Display Panel Makers In Light of Changes in the LCD Industry Cycle\" report to their offering. Each industry is characterized by cyclical trends, and the LCD panel industry is not an exception. This report examines historical patterns in the LCD industry cycle, and the recent changes which have occurred in this cycle. Furthermore, the report analyzes new challenges for display panel manufacturers in light of these industry cycle changes. Key Topics Covered: - LCD industry cycle development - Changes in LCD industry cycles - Factors impacting LCD industry cycles - The historical lessons of 2007-2008 - New challenges for the display panel industry Companies mentioned include LG Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung Electronics, Sharp, Sony and Toshiba. For details, click http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/eec385/new_challenges_for Displayplus.net Dec, 28 2008 04:53:45 GMT Display http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=118 Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com ) has announced the addition of the \"In Pursuit of Product Differentiation: Major TV Brands\' Strategies for LED Backlit LCD TVs\" report to their offering. LED backlights, with their ultra-slim features, power saving advantages and high dynamic contrast ratios, are currently widely used by TV vendors to develop new high-end LCD TVs. This has created a new round of competition among TV vendors. This report analyses the development of LED backlit LCD TVs and examines international TV vendors\' latest product strategies for LED backlight LCD TVs. During the past ten years, LCD TVs (Liquid Crystal Display Television) have been evolving in terms of viewing angle, response speed, screen sizes, and natural colors. Additionally, due to production capacity expansion and improved mass production technologies for new-generation panels, LCD TV prices are decreasing. As a result, LCD TVs have been accepted by mainstream consumers. With the increasing prevalence of LCD TVs, the competition among international TV brands is also intensifying. In order to strengthen their competitiveness, they have extensively rolled out new models equipped with advanced features and applications. Recently, international brands have been increasingly adopting LED (Light Emitting Diode) backlights, featuring ultra-slim design, low power consumption, and high dynamic contrast ratio, for new high-end LCD TVs. Therefore, LED backlit LCD TVs are fast emerging as a new battleground for TV vendors. Key Topics Covered: - Development of LED Backlight Adoption in LCD TVs - Latest Development of International TV Brands in LED Backlit LCD TVs - Product Strategies Adopted by TV Brands for LED Backlit LCD TVs Appendix - List of Topics Current development of LED backlit LCD TV products development of leading TV vendors - Product strategies adopted by TV vendors for LED backlit LCD TVs: Sony, Samsung, Sharp and Philips List of Tables - Table 1 Comparison Between LED and CCFL Backlights in LCD TVs - Table 2 LED Backlit LCD TV Products in 2008 - Table 3 Sony Bravia LED Backlit LCD TV Products - Table 4 Samsung\'s LED Backlit LCD TV Product Line - Table 5 Sharp LED Backlight LCD TV Product Line - Table 6 Philips LED Backlit LCD TV Product Line List of Figures - Figure 1 Sony vs. Samsung in BestBuy Stores in the United States, 2008 Companies mentioned: - Sony Bravia - Samsung\'s - Sharp - Philips For details, click http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2a72b9/in_pursuit_of_prod Displayplus.net Dec, 28 2008 01:38:44 GMT LED http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=117 Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Hardware computer equipment industry is available in its catalogue. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Monitors (Computer) in Millions of Units. The specific product segments analyzed are Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors, and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 115 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Acer, Inc., BenQ Corporation, Chuntex Electronics Co. Ltd., Dell Inc, Eizo Nanao Corporation, Lenovo, Inc., LG Display Co., Ltd., LG Electronics, Inc., Lite-On Technology Corporation, NEC Display Solutions, Proview International Holdings Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sony Corporation, Tatung Company, and TPV Technology Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources. MONITORS (COMPUTER) MCP-2262 A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1 Disclaimers I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3 Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors I-3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors I-3 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Market Snapshots II-1 2. Market Analysis II-2 World Market Review... II-2 3. Industry Trends II-4 Market Mechanics II-4 Computer Monitors - A Matter of Sizes and Statistics II-4 Bigger the Better: Shifting Arclights Onto 19\" Monitors II-4 14\" Monitors: A Diminishing Segment II-5 Big Monitors Still Mostly for Pros II-5 Large-Sized Panel Supply to Rise in Future II-5 CRTs Vs Flat Panels - Changing Dimensions II-5 Computer Industry Switching to LCD Flat-Panel Monitors II-6 Web TVs - Are You Ready for the Magic? II-6 Touch Screens - Presenting the World at Your Finger Tips II-6 PC Peripherals Pick up Market from Stand-alone Sales II-6 Active Matrix or TFT-LCD Panels II-6 Shortage of Components II-7 Market Shifts from Analog to Digital II-7 4. Industry Analysis II-8 Environment Analysis II-8 Geographic Repositioning II-8 End-use Environment II-8 Entry Barriers II-8 Taking on the Mighty Brands - A Herculean Task II-8 Falling Prices Hit Bottom II-8 Consolidating CRT Market II-9 Rapid Changes in the LCD Market II-9 Competitive Analysis II-9 Major Players in the Market... II-9 For details, click http://www.reportlinker.com/p098348/World-Monitors-(Computer)-Market.html Displayplus.net Dec, 27 2008 13:05:01 GMT Display http://www.displayplus.net/bbs/zboard.php?id=report&no=116 - CCID Consulting - Affected by global financial crisis in 2008, the global economy is going through a difficult winter. China\'s solar cell industry has been enjoying a period of stable and rapid growth in recent years, which is likely to be slowed under the current economic environment. However, China\'s solar cell industry still attracts manufacturers\' and investors\' attention in 2008. The output of China\'s solar cell industry in 2008 is expected to break through 2000MW. Compared with 2007, China\'s solar cell industry maintains a rapid development pace. CCID Consulting forecasts that in 2009, with demands for renewable, clean and security energies increasing, innovations in thin film techniques and falling costs, China\'s solar cell industry will undergo a restructure period in its industry chain. The new application of thin film solar cell and other power supply will appear. Governmental Support Brings Opportunities to the Solar Cell Industry The promulgation and implementation of China\'s Renewable Energy Law will allow the size of China\'s photovoltaic industry to expand in the next two years; China\'s solar cell industry will become gradually mature. Among the 4 trillion Yuan the nation promised to invest to boost economic growth, energy-saving, environmental protection and new energy industries will be playing important roles, that these investment will drive the rapid development of the solar cell industry. Thin Film Technology Under Spotlight Among amorphous silicon photovoltaic cell technologies, thin film solar cell technology is considered to be most suitable for large scale industrialization. In next two years, thin film technical progress and conversion rate\'s improvement will gradually highlight thin film solar cell\'s cost advantage. Restricted by silicon materials, major manufacturers have transferred to invest in thin film. In 2009, this trend will be more obvious. With major manufacturers\' thin film technical successive investment and production, despite that thin film technology cannot completely replace crystalline silicon technology in the short term, based on its cost advantage, its market share will increase rapidly. Industry Chain Faces Local Adjustment Solar power generation (photovoltaic generation) industry chain includes upstream polysilicon production, midstream silicon cutting and solar cell production and downstream solar cell components production. More and more enterprises will focus on the midstream and downstream. Upstream manufacturers and VC will enlarge their investment in silicon cutting and solar cell production. Industrial integration trend will strengthen. Demands in China\'s Domestic Market to Surge Next Year In the short term, China\'s solar cell industry will still need to rely heavily on silicon raw materials and terminal market. More than 90% of polysilicon, main raw material of solar battery depends on import and more than 90% terminal products rely on export. Demands on domestic solar battery market are to be lifted. Solar battery products will be more popular, getting along with environment protection and energy saving policies. Mobile solar battery will appear in the market due to energy saving, 3G, uniform mobile phone charging interface, and other policies. About CCID Consulting CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: 8235.HK), is directly affiliated with China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu, with over 300 professional consultants after many years of development. The company\'s business scope has covered over 200 large and medium-sized cities in China. Based on major areas of competitiveness: industrial resources, information technology and data channels, CCID Consulting provides customers with public policy establishment, industry competitiveness upgrading, development strategy and planning, marketing strategy and research, HR management, IT programming and management. CCID Consulting\'s customers range from industrial users in electronics, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks. CCID Consulting commits itself to becoming the No. 1 advisor for enterprise management, the No. 1 consultancy for government decisions and the No. 1 brand for informatization consulting. For details, click http://www.ccidconsulting.com/en_upload/14064.jpg Displayplus.net Dec, 26 2008 14:21:02 GMT Solar/PV