Commentary: PDP TV players not giving up the fight

Based on global flat panel TV shipments in 2007, LCD TV makers enjoyed a stunning landslide victory, with their total LCD TV shipments (72 million units) outclassing PDP TV shipments (12 million units) by a large amount. In addition, shipments of 40-inch class LCD TVs outstripped shipments of the same class PDP TVs. In line with such results it is not surprising that the number of PDP TV makers has greatly declined over the past couple of years, with some makers such as Sony and Toshiba discontinuing their PDP TV business so that they can focus solely on the production of LCD TVs.

Understandably, rumors had been circulating that Matsushita Electronic was planning to abandon its plans to establish a fifth PDP plant in Japan. However, both Matsushita and Hitachi recently indicated their flat panel TV roadmaps, which show they are determined not to abandon PDP technology.


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Motorola Launches Mobile TV Device With Advanced Navigation

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile World Congress 2008 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the introduction of the Motorola Mobile TV DH01n, a pocket sized device that combines a personal media player with advanced navigation capabilities including: 2D or 3D GPS and Tele Atlas map views, points of interest and voice-activated directions.

"Consumers are routinely moving away from traditional primetime video viewing to 'my time' experiences -- that is they are viewing their favorite programs where and when it is convenient to them," said Navin Mehta, vice president of Mobile TV and Applications Services, Home & Networks Mobility, Motorola. "The Mobile TV DH01n will provide consumers with the ability to locate where they are going in addition to viewing content when and where they want."

The Motorola Mobile TV DH01n is well positioned to drive consumer lifestyle changes by enhancing their choice, convenience and control over their personal media experiences.


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