Demand for small/medium displays grew 0.8% in Q4 2007

Overall demand for small/medium displays, i.e. screens with diagonal dimensions of less than 10″, exceeded supply by a scant 0.8% in Q4 2007, down from 6.2% in Q3 2007, according to iSuppli.

Published on: April 15, 2008 Department: Consumer electronics

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81% of consumers unsure of the right high-def DVD format
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