Monitors (Computer) - A Global Market Perspective

Monitors (Computer) - A Global Market Perspective published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 270 and the price starts from US $ 2995.

Introduction

Abstract

Moving akin to the global infotech revolution, the market for computer monitors is witnessing changes on various dimensions. Revolutions have been taking place in various quarters of the industry, in terms of development of sophisticated technologies reflecting the concerns of end-users. With the whims and fancies changing at a rapid pace, monitors manufacturers are fast pacing to bring the virtual into reality.

Change in this industry is led both by the end-user and manufacturing communities. In their quest for developing high definition display systems, companies have come out with LCDs, plasma displays, electroluminescent displays and a host of other technologies. End-user specific changes have come on account of problems faced by them during their course of usage.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Monitors (Computer): A Global Market Perspective" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. MARKET SNAPSHOTS 4

3. MARKET ANALYSIS 5

• World Market Review 5

4. INDUSTRY TRENDS 6

• Market Mechanics 6
• Computer Monitors - A Matter of Sizes and Statistics 6
• Bigger the Better: Shifting Arclights Onto 19" Monitors 7
• 14" Monitors: A Diminishing Segment 7
• Big Monitors Still Mostly for Pros 7
• Large-Sized Panel Supply to Rise in Future 7
• CRTs Vs Flat Panels - Changing Dimensions 8
• Computer Industry Switching to LCD Flat-Panel Monitors 8
• Web TVs - Are You Ready for the Magic...? 8
• Touch Screens - Presenting the World at Your Finger Tips 9
• PC Peripherals Pick up Market from Stand-alone Sales 9
• Active Matrix or TFT - LCD Panels 9
• Shortage of Components 9
• Market Shifts from Analog to Digital 10

5. INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 10

• Environment Analysis 10
  • Geographic Repositioning 10
  • End-use Environment 10
• Entry Barriers 10
  • Taking on the Mighty Brands - A Herculean Task 10
  • Falling Prices Hit Bottom 11
• Consolidating CRT Market 11
• Rapid Changes in the LCD Market 11
• Competitive Analysis 11
  • Major Players in the Market 12
• Pricing 12
• Distributors Playing Prime in the Competitive Warfare 12
• Marketing 13
• Technology 13
• Product Mix 13

6. DISTRIBUTION DYNAMICS 13

• Distribution Breakdown 14
  • Factors Influencing Selection of a Supplier 14

7. TECHNOLOGY DYNAMICS 14

• Sony' s Digital Multiscan Trinitron Technology 14
  • The advantages of a Trinitron monitor over a non-Trinitron monitor are: 15
• New LMD-series from Sony 15
• NEC' s Croma-Clear Technology 15
  • CromaClear CRT Vs. Aperture-grille CRTs 15
  • CromaClear CRT Vs. Dot-trio CRTs 16
• Advances in LCD Technology 16

8. PRODUCT FACTS 16

• Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors 16
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors 16

9. THE MANUFACTURING HUBS 17

• The United States - A Place for Trend Setters 17
• Japan - Home for Pioneering Technologies 17
• Korea, China & Asia Tigers - Abode for Low-Cost-High-Volume Companies 17
  • Asian "Tigers": Roaring Hi-tech 18
  • Korea: Sending Threatening Signals 18

10. MARKET TRENDS 19

• United States 19
  • Rising Share of Large, Wide Screen LCDs 19
• Asia-Pacific 19
  • Chinese PC Monitor Market 19
  • Surge in LCD Computer Monitor Sales 19
  • Size Does Matter for LCD 20
  • LCDs Lead Monitors Market 20
  • LCD Monitors Dominate Singapore' s PC Monitor Market 21

11. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 22

• Dell Unveils New 22-Inch Crystal Monitor 22
• CI Lumen Unveils Touch Technology Enabled Interactive LCD Monitors 22
• Samsung Launches New 24- and 25.5-inch LCD Monitors 22
• ViewSonic Introduces VX 62 Series of LCD Monitors 22
• Samsung Inks Exclusive License with PureDepth' s MLD Technology 23
• TPV Raises Stake in the Indian Market 23
• NEC Merges with Visual Display Businesses to Form NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. 23
• Acer Launches P-Series LCD Monitors 24
• Acer Launches Vista-Certified LCD Monitors 24
• LG Electronics Launches New LCD Computer Monitors Line 24
• Samsung Releases New 226CW Wide-Screen LCD Monitor 24
• BenQ Unveils New X Series LCD Monitors 25
• LG Releases L1954TQ Monitor 25
• ViewSonic Launches Three New LCD Monitors 25
• ViewSonic Introduces Two New LCD Monitors with Webcam 26

12. MAJOR PLAYERS 26

• Acer, Inc. (Taiwan) 26
• BenQ Corporation (Taiwan) 26
• Chuntex Electronics Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) 26
• Dell, Inc. (USA) 27
• Eizo Nanao Corporation (Japan) 27
• Lenovo, Inc. (USA) 27
• LG Display Co., Ltd. (South Korea) 27
• LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea) 28
• Lite-On Technology Corporation (Taiwan) 28
• NEC Display Solutions (Japan) 28
• Proview International Holdings Limited (Hong Kong) 28
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea) 29
• Sony Corporation (Japan) 29
• Tatung Company (Taiwan) 29
• TPV Technology Limited (Hong Kong) 29

13. MARKET ANALYTICS 30

14. THE UNITED STATES 33

• Outwitting Other Regions of the World 33
• Environmental Issues with Disposal 33

15. CANADA 34

16. JAPAN 35

• Market Trends 35

17. EUROPE 36

• a. France 38
• b. Germany 38
• c. Italy 40
• d. The United Kingdom 41
• e. Spain 42
• f. Russia 43
• g. Rest of Europe 44

18. ASIA-PACIFIC 45

• Surge in LCD Computer Monitor Sales 45
• Happening Market for LCDs 45
• Major Markets 46
  • Australia 46
  • China 46
• The PC Monitor Market 46
  • India 47
    • Monitor Market 47
    • LCD Creates Space for Itself 48
    • Shifting Trends 48
  • Malaysia 48
  • Singapore 48
  • South Korea 49
  • Taiwan 49
    • Taiwan Registers Sharp Growth in LCD Monitor Production 49
    • Competition Alters Distribution Strategies 49

19. LATIN AMERICA 51

20. REST OF WORLD 52

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