DisplaySearch Unveils Plans for SID DisplayWeek 2008; Expert Analysts Chris Connery, Paul Gray, Paul Gagnon and Barry Young to Present Firm’s Latest Market Research Results

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AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 2008—DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in display market research and consulting, today unveiled its plans for the Society of Information Display’s (SID) upcoming DisplayWeek 2008 conference and exhibition, to be held May 19-23 in Los Angeles, California. Specifically, members of the company’s unrivaled team of world class analysts will present at several conferences during the show:

SID Business Conference

Large Format FPDs for Digital Signage: The Next Big Market Opportunity for the Display Industry—Chris Connery, Vice President of the PC and Large Format Commercial Display Market Research Group
During his presentation, Connery will provide an overview of how digital signage is defined, where it came from, and will also share DisplaySearch’s outlook of where this emerging market segment is headed. He will also discuss the latest trends and opportunities for the FPD market in this rapidly growing market segment.
Time: Monday, May 19 at 1:30 pm, Room 515

The Potential of Reflective Displays—Barry Young, DisplaySearch Senior Advisor
In conjunction with Qualcomm’s presentation at the SID Business Conference, Young will present the current and future markets for reflective displays, a technology that is opening up a new range of applications, which require low-power viewability in high ambient light conditions. The presentation will include a forecast of future shipments and revenue by application.
Time: Monday, May 19 at 2:30 pm, Room 515

SID Investment Conference

Industry Update: The Evolution of the TV Market—Paul Gray, DisplaySearch Director of TV Research
At the SID Investment Conference, Gray will provide an overview of the TV market, discussing how it has evolved and where it’s headed. Now that all TVs are flat TVs, how do the rules of the game change in a mature market? The next challenge will be the delivery of programming over IP packets. What will happen to viewing habits?
Time: Wednesday, May 21 at 8:30 am, Room 515B

Press Conference

DisplaySearch’s Market Outlook—Paul Gagnon, DisplaySearch Director of North America TV Market Research
Paul Gagnon, Director of North America TV Market Research, will share DisplaySearch’s latest market research results and outlook.
Time: Tuesday, May 20 at 1:15 p.m., SID Press Room 153B/C Concourse

Latest Market Research Reports Shown at DisplaySearch’s Booth #634

DisplaySearch will also feature its latest market reports at its booth:

• Global LCD TV Supply Chain Analysis & ODM/OEM Opportunities Topical Report
  Highlight: Growing LCD TV Cost Pressures Raise Concerns for Supply Chain Participants
  
• Asian LCD TV Panel Maker Alliances and Joint Venture Analysis Topical Report
  Highlight: Reveals Changing Relationships Among Panel Suppliers and Brands and Their Impact on TV Industry Dynamics
  
• 2008 OLED Technology Report
  Highlight: Expanded Growth for OLED Displays Reaching over US$3.1B by 2012; AMOLEDs Projected to Achieve a Five Year CAGR of 96%
  
• Semiannual TFT LCD Materials and Components Report
  Highlight: TFT LCD Materials and Components Market Rose 20% in 2007, 6% Growth Expected in 2008 with Tight Supply of Key Components
  
• OLED Characterization Report: Sony XEL-1
  Highlight: Display Characterization and Tear Down Analysis of the Sony XEL-1 Display
  
• Touch Panel Market Analysis Report
  Highlight: Touch Panel Market to Reach $3.3 Billion by 2015

Visit DisplaySearch’s booth #634 during SID DisplayWeek 2008 to be held May 19-23 in Los Angeles, California.

Media interested in meeting with DisplaySearch’s expert team of market analysts or in need of market research data for articles during SID DisplayWeek should contact Stacey Voorhees via email at stacey@savvypublicrelations.net or call 925-336-9592.

About DisplaySearch
DisplaySearch, an NPD Group company, has a core team of 59 employees located in Europe, North America and Asia who produce a valued suite of FPD-related market forecasts, technology assessments, surveys, studies and analyses. The company also organizes influential events worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DisplaySearch has regional operations in Chicago, Houston, Kyoto, London, San Diego, San Jose, Seoul, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo, and the company is on the web at http://www.displaysearch.com/.

About The NPD Group, Inc. The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,600 manufacturers, retailers and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit the NPD website.