Hsin Chu, Taiwan
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AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), on February 27th, celebrates its latest accomplishment in TFT-LCD technology with the birth of its very first 26" LCD TV display panel, successfully produced via Taiwan's first Fifth Generation Technology. This panel marks as Taiwan's very first LCD TV display panel produced by Fifth Generation Technology.
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The 26 inch WXGA LCD TV has attractive dimensions of 15:9 and is complete with premium MVA technology wide viewing angle (PMVA) at 85 degrees for all angles, high colour saturation of more than EBU 100% (NTSC 75%), super high brightness of 600 nits, high contrast ratio (600:1) and fast response time (16ms). Executive VP, Dr. Hui Hsiung added that AUO is pushing forward for larger and larger sized panels for TV application. The 26 inch WXGA is planned for production by latter of this year.
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AUO has concrete its leading position in the TFT-LCD Industry with the smooth transition into the latest G5 technology. The company had only exhibited its latest 17" LCD module for TV application at the FPD Expo Taiwan 2003 last month and within just a few weeks time, it has outdone itself with a 26" WXGA LCD TV module. This clearly depicts AUO's confidence and dedication in the future of LCD TV, with a " full speed ahead" mentality, noted by Dr. Hui Hsiung, Executive VP of AUO. For the second quarter of this year, AUO plans to produce its first 30 inch LCD TV panel and plans to pull off with further exhibit a 46 inch LCD TV panel for the third quarter. AUO is working side-by-side with its customers and attracting brand name businesses from Japan and Europe alike.
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President of AU Optronics, Mr. HB Chen reiterates that by utilizing G5 production, for 26 inch LCD TV modules, the company is able to cut up to 6 panels per mother glass (1100mmX1250mm), lowering cost per product and allowing for larger sized applications. " We believe that in the near future, these thin, compact, and light weight LCD TV's will be in everyone's household, improving and enriching the lifestyles of young and old. (Enrich Digital Lifestyles) after all, is our vision "