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41.686.167 von teecee1 am 22.06.11
21:55:39AmTRAN, Far Eastern, Uni-President: Taiwan
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By Weiyi Lim - Jun 24, 2011 2:26 AM
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AmTRAN Technology Co. (2489 TT): The maker of Vizio televisions
expects 10 percent of its TVs sold this year to have
three-dimensional display technology, Alpha Wu, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer said yesterday in Taipei. Shipments of
Internet-connected TVs are expected to pass one million, with units
that combine both Internet and 3D bringing gross margins 30 percent
to 50 percent higher than standard TVs, Wu said. AmTRAN’s full-year
goal is to ship 7 million units, Johnny Huang, a spokesman for the
company, said separately. The stock dropped 0.4 percent to
NT$24.50.
To contact the reporter on this story: Weiyi
Lim in Singapore at wlim26@bloomberg.net
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Darren Boey at
dboey@bloomberg.net.
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Michael Kanellos: June 23, 2011
TV Maker Vizio to Get Into LED Lighting
Costco’s best friend in home electronics set to start selling
cheap LED bulbs in Q3.
NEW YORK --- Five years ago, Vizio was one of a number of unknown
companies and new brands trying to break into the LCD TV
market.
Since then, the company has been the top-selling TV brand in the
U.S. for two years.
The company will now try to pull the same trick in LED bulbs, says
co-founder Ken Lowe.
The California company will come out with a line of LED bulbs to
replace 40-watt and 60-watt bulbs as well as a line of floodlights,
Lowe told me at the CEA Line Show taking place in New York. I was
moderating a panel with Lowe when he got up and unfurled the
upcoming line of bulbs.
Vizio will also come out with a tablet.
The move could be good for consumers by accelerating a growing
price war in LED bulbs. Although based in California, Vizio works
extensively with contract manufacturers in Taiwan and China. It
also has a robust sales channel. Vizio was one of the first
manufacturers to emphasize selling TVs at Costco instead of
electronics stores like Best Buy. The strategy worked and helped
make Costco one of the largest electronics retailers in the
nation.
Because of the past history of the two companies, one can imagine
that Vizio won't have a tremendous amount of difficulty getting
shelf space at the big-box behemoth.
"We don't have highly paid executives or fly around on corporate
jets," is how CEO William Wang once described the Vizio corporate
ethos to me.
Lowe did not provide pricing, but said the bulbs would be
affordable. The tablet, based on Google's Android operating system,
could also, technically speaking, be loaded up with apps for
controlling home energy. Google earlier this year announced an
effort to produce a networked Android bulb with Lighting Science.
One therefore could imagine Vizio putting networking into its bulb
and dipping a toe into home automation.
LED bulb prices have been dropping steadily. In 2008, a 60-watt
replacement bulb cost close to $100. Last year, $40 bulbs began to
appear. Now, Lighting Sciences sells bulbs at Home Depot for under
$20. Switch Lighting, which has designed a bulb filled with liquid
to dissipate heat, will come out with 75-watt-equivalent bulbs for
around $25 in the second half of the year. LED bulbs can save
consumers around $10 to $12 a year in energy costs, so a $20 bulb
could find buyers. Some, such as VantagePoint Venture Partner's
Alan Salzman and Bridgelux CEO Bill Watkins, have said that the
market will toggle over when LED bulbs hit $20.
The big issue for all of these LED companies, however, will be
quality. Consumes won't put up with dim bulbs that make a living
room as welcoming as one of the caves in the Tora Bora region. I've
reviewed a number of LED bulbs. Some are tremendous while others
stink. The short demonstration Lowe provided indicated that the
Vizio bulbs worked fine, but it was in an unusual environment --
dark room, overhead spotlights, lots of people wearing name tags --
so it was tough to tell.
Still, the history of the company and what it accomplished in TVs
are factors that other bulb makers can't ignore.
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VIZIO, North America's #1 LED Backlit Television Brand Announces
Entrance into High Growth LED Lighting Industry
With Over 700 Million Individual LED Backlights Shipped Within
VIZIO HDTVs Over The Past Two Years, VIZIO Readies Supply Chain and
VIZIO High Efficiency LED Lighting Product Collection to
Revolutionize the LED Lighting Industry Q4 2011
VIZIO's improvement in product energy consumption, estimated to be
$31,023,300 worth of savings (280,000 MWh/year) equates to enough
energy to power the city of Las Vegas for more than a year
(1)
IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, America's #1
LED LCD HDTV company and an industry forerunner in green
initiatives, announced today their strengthened commitment towards
improved energy efficiency by reducing electricity costs for
consumers through a new VIZIO High Efficiency LED Lighting
Collection that will hit the market in late Q4, 2011.
In January of 2012, the Energy Independence and Security Act will
require general-purpose bulbs to be at least 25% more efficient
than standard incandescent lighting options. Recognizing this
government issued need in the market, VIZIO, the #1 shipper of LED
backlit televisions, will lead the lighting revolution by offering
new, high performance and energy saving options to consumers.
According to Frost & Sullivan's World LED Lighting Markets
Report, the LED lighting market is set to see double digit growth
in the next ten years (2). The general expectation is that World
Wide LED lighting will have a majority share in the lighting market
by 2020.
The company's eco-friendly line of High Efficiency LED bulbs are
recyclable, do not contain mercury and boasts a glass-free design
to prohibit shattering. With the longest lifespan of any source,
including incandescent and CFL, VIZIO's LED light bulbs last up to
twenty-five times longer than incandescent bulbs. While LED light
bulbs are known to be efficient, long lasting, cooler running,
silent and do not emit UV rays, VIZIO's new High Efficiency LED
lighting line will boast additional benefits. The High Efficiency
LED give off a warmer hue of light, reminiscent of a natural
source, compared to many other LED options. Additionally, VIZIO
High Efficiency LED lighting has tripled the lifespan of CFL bulbs,
with up to 25,000 usage hours.
VIZIO High Efficiency LED Lighting
Product Collection
VIZIO's partners in the LED lighting space include Epistar and
Seoul Semiconductor, two of the world's top 10 suppliers of LED
lighting. "This is a natural progression for VIZIO beyond consumer
electronics. We look forward to VIZIO applying its innovation,
marketing and distribution channels to save American consumers even
more with its new line of LED lighting," said Donald Leo, Vice
President, of SEOUL SEMICONDUCTOR." They are looking forward to
VIZIO's entrance into the market with their soon-to-launch High
Efficiency LED light bulbs.
"VIZIO'S expansion into the LED Lighting market stands to challenge
the convention in the same way that it has had in the flat panel
television market," said Dr. B.J. Lee, Chairman of Epistar.
"VIZIO's experience in delivering quality products at an
exceptional value, combined with the company's commitment to
searching for the eco-friendly solutions presents an unprecedented
challenge to the entire industry."
As North America's largest shipper of LED backlit HDTVs VIZIO
noticed a 2000% growth in total shipments year over year, with over
2,000,000 units shipped in 2010. This shift to LED technology has
significantly reduced power consumption, proving that LEDs are not
just environmentally friendly but wallet friendly as well. From
2009 - 2010 alone, VIZIO's contribution to energy savings (based on
power consumption of 2009 vs. 2010 VIZIO HDTV models at an
estimated savings of 280,000 MWh/year (3)) could be viewed as
equivalent to the energy needed to power the city of Las Vegas for
more than a year(3). That estimated energy savings could also be
translated into approximately $31,023,300 (4) in power bills for
consumers, or potentially enough money to power approximately
22,000 homes for a year (5).
"Since entering the HDTV market, VIZIO has offered consumers high
quality technologies at affordable prices," said Ken Lowe. "Our
entrance into the LED lighting sector is no different. With the
current market transitioning away from incandescent bulbs, there is
a need for more energy efficient options. As the leading shipper of
LED backlit HDTVs in America, we see it as our responsibility to
innovate an entirely new market, benefiting both our consumers and
the environment."
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the
residential sector general service light (A19 type) bulb purchase
rate of LED will increase approximately 300% between 2010 to 2015
to 100 million units. VIZIO is a forerunner of the movement in this
industry, having reduced their carbon footprint from 2009-2010,
with significant energy savings by its products, and effectively
continuing these efforts for 2011.
"VIZIO has a great track record of producing energy efficient TVs
at market leading prices," said Noah Horowitz, Senior Scientist at
the Natural Resources Defense Council. "As many of their TVs are
already using LEDs to achieve energy savings, it's a logical
extension for VIZIO to enter the LED light bulb market. We hope
VIZIO's entrance to this market serves as a catalyst to increase
the availability of high performing LEDs at attractive price
points."
1. Based on electricity usage from 2009 according to
http://www.cnbc.com/id/38149988/Las_Vegas_Puts_Sustainabilit…
2. Source: Frost & Sullivan via
http://www.greenpurchasingasia.com/content/bright-prospects-…
3. Based on VIZIO HDTV Energy Savings (2010 vs. 2009): 40.29 kWh
per unit/year at 7 million 2010 annual VIZIO shipment, and average
Energy Consumption for City of Las Vegas: 180,000 MwH/year
4. Based on EIA Average U.S. Retail Price of Electricity –
Residential of $0.11/kWh
http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/electricity/epm/table5_6_a.html
5. Source:
http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/pubs/calcmeth.htm
EIA Annual Single-Family Home Electricity Consumption: 12,773
kWh/home
About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in
Irvine, California, is America's #1 LCD HDTV Company. In Q2 2007,
VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of
flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first
American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments.
Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the
U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010. VIZIO is
committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market
at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range
of award winning consumer electronics. VIZIO's products are found
at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale,
and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online
partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in
the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast
Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the
lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best
of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television,
Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC
World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's
10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors. For
more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at
www.VIZIO.com
The V, VIZIO, VIZIO Internet Apps (V.I.A.), Theater 3D, Full Array
TruLED, Edge Lit Razor LED, 240Hz SPS, 480Hz SPS, Entertainment
Freedom and Entertainment Freedom for All names, logos and phrase
are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other
trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.
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VIZIO Continues to Expand the Beyond TV Product Portfolio, With
Introduction of New Blu-ray Players, Sound Bars, Headphones,
Wireless HD Kit, Advanced Media-Centric Wireless Internet Router
and More
- High-performance Home Theater Sound Bars, from the #1
manufacturer of Sound Bars, deliver exceptional sound quality with
designs that complement a wide range of HDTV sizes and premium
features that include wireless subwoofers
- Headphone models offer listening solutions for consumers from
audiophiles to style-conscious listeners, with Active
Noise-Cancelling Wireless Home Theater Headphones, Bluetooth
headphones with microphone, and high-resolution earbuds for
on-the-go mobility
- Wireless HD Kit provides freedom from unsightly cords by
eliminating the need for any signal cables attached to the HDTV,
delivering flawless performance with uncompressed audio and Full HD
picture quality
- Universal Wireless HD Gigabit Internet Router connects any Wifi
device to the Internet with optimization for streaming media, for a
superior HD connected entertainment experience
- 3D Blu-ray players with VIZIO Internet Apps® bring the 3D
experience home, with high-resolution audio and streaming access to
content
-Fashionable new Theater 3D eyewear line features style and
comfort, with brighter, flicker-free performance compared to Active
Shutter glasses
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IRVINE, Calif. and NEW YORK, June
23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CEA Line Shows -- VIZIO, America's #1
LCD HDTV Company*, announced today a wide range of products that
provide audio, home theater and Internet streaming solutions, all
part of VIZIO's growing Beyond TV lineup. These new additional to
VIZIO's Beyond TV product portfolio represent an expansion in
categories that complement VIZIO's industry-leading LCD HDTV
lineup. As the #1 manufacturer of Home Theater Sound Bars**, VIZIO
will have six models available in the market with various
performance levels and options to maximize your HDTV audio
experience no matter the size of your home theater room. VIZIO also
offers a family of headphones that should please the public, from
the audiophile to the MP3 listener on-the-go, with Active Noise
Cancelling Wireless Home Theater headphones, Bluetooth Stereo
headphones and Sound Isolating High Performance Ear Buds. VIZIO's
Wireless HD Kit provides freedom from cords while still delivering
seamless HDMI video and audio performance. The Universal Wireless
HD Gigabit Internet Router prioritizes streaming media over data
transmission for fewer interruptions and better performance. For
those who want a comfortable, stylish alternative to bulky
Active-Shutter 3D Eyewear, VIZIO offers a fashionable lineup that
can be worn for Theater 3D viewing in the home and even at most
movie theaters. (...)
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