AMOLED screen replaced by Super LCD on HTC smartphones

The AMOLED screens that notably equip the latest HTC Desire and Google Nexus One smartphones, are now to be replaced with LCD screens. The reason for this is that Samsung, the manufacturer of these panels, cannot cope with demand.

With the growth in sales of Android smartphones, a system strongly supported by HTC, Samsung can no longer keep pace and produce enough AMOLED panels. As you may be aware, this screen technology gives better contrast, wider viewing angles and lower energy consumption.

HTC is instead having to turn to Sony to supply Super LCD (SLCD) screens, especially for the Desire, which is proving a great commercial success. So what advantages does an SLCD screen have? SLCD technology should give better legibility in full sunlight and be less demanding in terms of energy consumption.





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