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Demand for small LCD televisions on the rise

According to Kwon Young-soo, CEO of LG Display, the company has seen growing demand for small-size LCD sets in recent times as more consumers dump bulky old televisions for newer flat-screens. "Demand is strong for 26-inch or smaller TVs. The market is shifting to LCD rapidly," Kwon said at a media event after quarterly results on Thursday. LG Display is the world's No. 2 manufacturer of larger LCD screens.

"Demand for small-sized TVs and cheaper notebook computers is something we hadn't had expected and counted in," Kwon said. He re-assured the industry by saying that an anticipated oversupply in 2009 will be milder than had been expected. LG Display will soon begin mass-production from its eighth-generation production line early next year.



Smaller LCD screens are useful when working with more limited space than a living room can provide, like a bedroom or kitchen.

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Written by: James Delahunty @ 11 Apr 2008 21:15

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• ZoSoIV

  the demand is up because of the switch over to DTV in mid 2/2009

  12.4.2008 03:12 #1

• tripplite

  i see people with tv's on there fridge, soon kids at school will have LCD'S embedded into their desks

  12.4.2008 12:39 #2

• ZoSoIV

  Originally posted by tripplite: i see people with tv's on there fridge, soon kids at school will have LCD'S embedded into their desksyes probably but let hope thats not at the tax payers expense

  12.4.2008 13:35 #3

• snowlock

  Originally posted by ZoSoIV: the demand is up because of the switch over to DTV in mid 2/2009i'll agree with that, but i would have to add to it.
  
  demand is up for those sizes because that's what people can afford.
  
  a/v enthusiasts and hdtv owners may not understand going smaller;
  but if one couldn't afford to buy a "big screen" before,
  why would they get one now that they're better and more expensive?

  12.4.2008 17:47 #4

• ZoSoIV

  yes very true snowlock

  12.4.2008 17:50 #5

• tefarko

  Originally posted by snowlock:
  
  demand is up for those sizes because that's what people can afford.
  
  actually there´s a need for smaller sets... my kids have 22"(1680x1050) LG TVs in their rooms because of the limited space on their desks...

  12.4.2008 17:54 #6

• snowlock

  Quote:Originally posted by snowlock:
  
  demand is up for those sizes because that's what people can afford.
  
  actually there´s a need for smaller sets... my kids have 22"(1680x1050) LG TVs in their rooms because of the limited space on their desks...that's another good reason.
  if i had the space, i'd have a big 1080p set.
  unfortunately i don't have all that room.

  12.4.2008 18:16 #7

• ZoSoIV

  I have a Sony 60" SXRD in my living room then a 26" Sony Bravia LCD in my bedroom so I'm set

  12.4.2008 19:23 #8

• DXR88

  Originally posted by ZoSoIV: the demand is up because of the switch over to DTV in mid 2/2009
  Most definetly It was Major concern of mine that there would be no handheld DTV.
  
  I live in florida in the summer we usally get storms that can knock out power for weeks, the fix it and it get's knocked out again.
  
  this is good expecialy For handheld TV sets

  12.4.2008 23:57 #9

• avoidz

  Originally posted by ZoSoIV: I have a Sony 60" SXRD in my living room then a 26" Sony Bravia LCD in my bedroom so I'm setBragging bastard.

  13.4.2008 09:37 #10

• dragnandy

  Originally posted by tripplite: i see people with tv's on there fridge, soon kids at school will have LCD'S embedded into their desksMicrosoft surface anyone??

  13.4.2008 13:04 #11

• ZoSoIV

  LMAO avoidz you jealous

  13.4.2008 14:04 #12

• A_Klingon

  Originally posted by ZoSoIV: LMAO avoidz you jealousI know *I* am !!!! <ggg>
  
  You must have a decent-sized bedroom, and I don't even want to think about the size of yer living room!
  
  (Gawd...... it ain't easy livin' in a 1-bedroom apartment....) :-P

  14.4.2008 05:50 #13

• tleewade

  i dont want any thing bigger i have a 27 inch , my wife says that people who want such big set must not be able to see good. lots of us can still see. just get glasses. ha ha.

  14.4.2008 06:36 #14

• emugamer

  I bought a 26" Olevia for our bedroom. Best purchase this year so far. It was either $450 for a 26" or over $1,000 more for a larger television. Maybe I will get a 42" next year for my living room.

  14.4.2008 12:05 #15