LCD prices will continue to rise in August

LCD prices continue to rise in the second half of August after. News from Taiwan's LCD maker CMV, ACER and BENQ, in the second half of August, they will continue to improve the 17 inch and 15 inch LCD ex factory price. CMV, the channel operator, has decided to raise the price of 17 inch LCD to NT $300 per unit ($234) per unit ($7500). 17 inch LCD display CMV price since mid August has risen to 200 new Taiwan dollars ($6), but the CMV's 19 inch LCD still maintain the original price level; while Acer lowered the 19 inch LCD price in early August ($3-6 each), but it's 17 inches and 15 inch LCD price has been rising. The former has risen 3-5 U.S. dollars, which also increased from $5 immediately. ACER plans to continue LCD's price increases in September. LCD prices are closely related to the prices of raw materials, the first half of August, the LCD panel 15 inch and 17 inch LCD with the average price of $142 and $170 at the beginning of April, the price of $122 and $160, compared with the rising momentum is very obvious. Present LCD manufacturer plans to release in the fourth quarter of Widescreen LCD, CMV's plan is to release 20.1 inch LCD display, Acer plans to launch 20 inch and 24 inch models to the market.