Apple to partner with LG on OLED-equipped iPhone, netbook?
Engadget —
... Commercial Times / DigiTimes that Quanta is providing the screens for an upcoming Apple netbook launching in Q3. Lastly, with today's announcement that LG is licensing Kodak's OLED technology for future devices, we get the feeling the company isn't the best suited to meet Cupertino's demands. Seems like this week's barrage of Apple news has gotten to people's heads, honestly -- keep a sharp eye! [Thanks, everyone; image courtesy of Frunny] Read - Report on Apple / LG OLED partnership Read - Articles from David Richards ...
Rumor: Apple and LG Team Up for Netbook
I4U News —
... has a working prototype of its new netbook that will be made in Taiwan with LG OLED screens. The same sources claim that LG received over $500 million from Apple to work on new technology for displays and monitors. The OLED notebook is said to be incorporating touch technology. Part of the research is claimed to be into ways to prevent fingerprints on touchscreen devices. LG is said to believe an additive in the manufacturing process could prevent fingerprints from being left behind. SmartHouse Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:39:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun ...
Apple to use LG OLED panels in iPhone and Macbooks?
DV Hardware —
... which will be manufactured in Taiwan with the OLED screen supplied by LG.
LG have also said that they intend to increase their R&D; investment by 25% with significant investments going into OLED solar and new battery technology. The Company has told ChannelNews that they will invest over $3B into R&D; over the next 18 months and that recently Apple paid the Company over $500M US dollars up front to work on new monitor and display technology.
Source: Smarthouse Apple to use LG OLED panels in iPhone and Macbooks? - ...
Monday Shortbread
The Tech Report: News —
... 12:00 AM on March 23, 2009 Monday Smarthouse reports new Apple OLED notebook & iPhone confirmed by LG Engadget reports Intel's Z5xx series of Atom processors ...


