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| The OLED World Summit 2010 |
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The 12th OLEDs World Summit will bring together industry experts, suppliers, manufacturers, researchers and end-users for a balanced, comprehensive discussion of the opportunities and challenges for the OLED industry,
The 3-days event takes place in the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, California, on September 27th.
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>> More information and registration
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| The iPhone 4 announced, uses an IPS-LCD |
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Apple has announced the new iPhone 4 - a 3G phone based on the A4 processor - thinner than the 3GS with a front-facing camera and a back-facing HD-capable camera. The display is a 3.5" IPS-LCD (960x640, 800:1 contrast ratio), which Apple calls a "Retina display". Why "Retina"? Because the dpi is 326ppi - "beyond the human eye's limit of distinction". Steve Jobs says that it's better than an OLED display. Reviews are indeed very positive of this display.
Even if apple wanted to use OLED, no one can make enough panels. Samsung has responded to Steve Jobs, saying that the Super-AMOLED display is superior to the IPS-LCD. Several blogs have posted comparisons posts. The general saying is that both displays are amazing, with the iPhone being sharper (the resolution is better) and better in sunlight, while the Super-AMOLED has better colors and contrast.
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| Samsung preparing a 7" Super-AMOLED Tablet? |
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There are more and more reports about an upcoming 7" Super-AMOLED tablet from Samsung. A Samsung employee has confirmed the tablet, saying it'll be called Galaxy Tab, and it will be released in 3Q 2010. Details are sketchy - although the latest rumors suggest a Super-AMOLED display, Android v2.2, 1.2Ghz A8 processor, 16GB internal memory and a microSD slot. Someone posted a blurry video of said tablet. We'll have to wait a few more months for an official announcement...
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| Samsung's 5.5-Gen AMOLED plant - works begin |
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Samsung Mobile Display says they began construction of their new 5.5-Gen AMOLED plant. The new plant will start production in July 2011. The new plant will have a monthly capacity of 30 million 3" displays.
Samsung will invest $2.2 billion on the new plant, that will have 3 lines (1300X1500mm). It's possible that Samsung plans to use the plant for OLED TV panels, and not just small mobile displays.
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