Notebook makers including Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics have recently received new orders from Hewlett-Packard (HP) for August.

Acer has reportedly reduced its 14- and 15-inch ultra-thin notebook orders due to low market demand, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report.

Ultra-thin notebooks with panel sizes of 13.3-inch and 14.1-inch are expected to become the mainstream models in the market, according to industry sources.

Asustek Computer, on May 13, launched the 10.1-inch ultra-thin Eee PC 1008HA in both Taiwan and Hong Kong priced at NT$19,000 (US$578). The company expects the netbook's shipments...

With notebook vendors expected to launch 14-inch models soon, LCD panel makers are also gearing up the development for the new size segment, according to industry sources.