Sony NW50X MP3 player with an OLED display Sony will offer two models, one with an FM tuner (NW-E50x) and one without (NW-40x), both in 512MB and 1GB versions.

What distinguishes the Sony product - apart from the distinctly disposable lighter styling - is the integration of an OLED read-out into the player's casing. The device doesn't have a screen as such - track details, the time and tuner station information - appear on the surface of the player.

Cambridge Display technology reported revenues of $13.3 million for 2004, an increase of 24% from $10.7 million in 2003.

Revenues from license fees and royalties grew to $6.8 million from $4.3 million in 2003, an increase of 58%. Of these revenues, royalties increased to $2.6 million in 2004 from $0.4 million in 2003. The Company is also reporting $0.9 million of other license-related revenues in 2004.

The Company believes that revenue has the potential to grow at a healthy pace in 2005, while the negotiation of any new licenses would add further upside potential.

Torica introduces several new MP3 players.

The TC-31 has a built-in loudspeaker, dot matrix 4 color OLED display, USB 2.0, plays MP3, WMA. The Torica TC-31 measures 77x29x14mm and weighs 41g. The player can come in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB.

Ovideon Aviah A slew of portable media players are now available, but the $599 Ovideon Aviah is the first I've seen to use an OLED screen. Unfortunately, on the late pre-production Aviah handheld audio-video recorder and player I tested, the OLED screen was the most distinguishing feature, by far.

OLED display technology promises better colors and smoother video than conventional LED screens. And it delivers: Videos in MPEG-4 format showed brilliant colors and appeared clear and sharp on the 2.2-inch, 521-by-218-pixel screen, with natural-looking colors and great dynamic range.

OLED-Info.com recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Alan Tsai, Deputy Director of AMOLED Technology Development Division of Toppoly. Dr. Alan Tsai has 9-year experiences in the development of a-Si, LTPS and AMOLED technology and is also involved in the mass production of display products. He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from University of Cincinnati (USA) in 1996. He joined Toppoly in 2000.

Q: Hello Alan, thanks for taking the time to do this interview. Before we begin, can you tell us a little bit about Toppoly?

Established on December 24, 1999, Toppoly is a dedicated TFT-LCD volume manufacturer pioneering LTPS technology, based in Taiwan. Toppoly provides Flat Panel Displays with the latest display technology and has been developing AMOLED technology for next generation display. It plans to deliver AMOLED products in 2005.

Hanbit XD405 MP3 Player with an OLED display This one has a flip-out USB plug, built-in speaker, LED flashlight, and a 2-color PMOLED display. Supports MP3 and WMA along with an FM tuner. Records voice notes, and from the radio, and from a line-input jack. There's even a write-protect switch like you get on some USB pen-drives. Runs on 1 AA battery for up to 20 hours. Available in capacities from 128mb to 1gb.

Cambridge Display Technology (CDT) and Add-Vision Inc (AVI), a pioneering developer of technology for low information content displays, have announced a business collaboration in which CDT will give AVI a paid-up license to certain CDT IP for specialized low resolution display applications. CDT will also join the existing private equity investors in a new round of funding to allow AVI to develop the technology more rapidly. In return for the license and equity investment, CDT will acquire a very substantial minority position in AVI.

The Add-Vision approach, developed over the last ten years, allows simple PLED displays and backlights to be fabricated by fast screen printing on plastic substrates without the need for expensive clean room facilities. As a result, the cost of display production can be kept lower, while maximizing throughput volumes.

Universal Display Corporation has revamped the web site, with new information and updates on its OLED technologies.

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