Sanyo in tie-in with Quanta for flat-screen TV production
With the expected decline of traditional Cathode Ray Tube television sales, Japanese electronics giant Sanyo has partnered with a Taiwanese firm to produce its flat-screen TVs.
Sanyo, the struggling Japanese electronics firm, has announced a tie-up with Taiwan’s Quanta Computer to make flat-screen TVs.
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Details of the deal have yet to be finalised, but Quanta is expected to take over Sanyo’s TV production arm.
Quanta is one of the largest producer of laptops for some of the more popular brands (such as HP and DELL), and it also produces the LCD panels used by flat-screen TV manufacturers.
I think this is a good move for Sanyo, considering LCD is not its forte. They’d rather source the technology elsewhere and then slap on the Sanyo brand. These days, “Made in Taiwan” doesn’t necessarily translate to poor quality like it did decades ago. Today, almost everything is made in Asia, using American parts, with European technology (or any combination, thereof). That’s globalization at its best!
In related news, Quanta is also said to have signed up to manufacture the $100 laptop advocated by the One Laptop Per Child initiative.
Sanyo announces outdoor LCD TV
Good news to those who love to watch movies or TV while gardening. Sanyo recently announced a weather-resistant 32-inch LCD panel suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
The LCD display has gained an IP56 weather-resistant accreditation and offers full protection against the elements; a lightweight aluminum frame is covered by an acrylic front panel whilst the metal frame provides added security.
Also great for football buffs who’d like to have a share of the World Cup action outdoors.
Price is yet to be announced.
Sanyo 55″ TV Grafina
Sanyo presents 2 new “rear projector” TV’s of 45 and 55″ with a 1280 x 720 maximum resolution and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Prices will range from $4,200 to $5,100 USD.
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