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Wednesday 19 October 2011
Shipments of touch panels for Kindle Fire increasing, say sources
Shipments of touch panels for Amazon's Kindle Fire tablets are likely to reach a monthly average of 1.5 million units in October and November due to strong pre-sales orders, according...
Friday 7 October 2011
Sales of e-book readers likely to reach 30 million units in 2012
Despite the immense popularity of Apple's iPad series, its impact seems to be less apparent in the e-book reader market.
Thursday 6 October 2011
E Ink posts strong revenue gains in September on shipments to Amazon
EPD maker E Ink Holdings has posted consolidated revenues of NT$4.6 billion (US$149.93 million) for September, up 33% sequentially and 117% on year, buoyed by shipments to Amazon.
Wednesday 5 October 2011
LGD, CPT account for 60%, 40% of Kindle Fire panel supply, say sources
LG Display (LGD) accounts for about 60% of the Kindle Fire panel supply, while Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) takes up about 40%, according to sources in the industry. Initial shipments...
Wednesday 5 October 2011
Wintek reports sliding September revenues
Panel maker Wintek has reported September 2011 consolidated revenues of NT$7.36 billion (US$240 million), down 18.38% on-month and 4.51% on-year. The maker attributed its declining...
Monday 3 October 2011
Amazon sells Kindle Fire at low profit margin to promote online merchandise sales, says IHS iSuppli
An IHS analysis reveals Amazon's business model for its new Kindle Fire tablet, with the company willing to settle for a razor-thin margin on sales of devices and digital content...
Monday 3 October 2011
E-book reader component suppliers expect sales surge
Component suppliers have reported strong orders for October from vendors of e-book readers and tablet devices, both of whom are trying to differentiate themselves from Apple products...
Friday 30 September 2011
Digitimes Research: Kindle Fire to become the best helper for Amazon reformation
Amazon's first tablet device, the Kindle Fire launched on September 28 with a price of US$199, has shocked market watchers and with the company's strong content and service platform...
Friday 30 September 2011
Amazon to further solidify leadership in e-book reader market with new Kindle launch
Amazon definitely will maintain its leadership in the e-book reader segment by offering its latest generation Kindle at US$79, according to industry sources in the Kindle's supply...
Friday 30 September 2011
Taiwan PCB makers to benefit from Amazon tablet launch
Some Taiwan-based PCB makers will benefit from Amazon's launch of its 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet PCs, and shipments from the makers are likely to increase significantly in the fourth...
Friday 30 September 2011
Amazon likely to outsource 10.1-inch tablet PCs to Foxconn
Amazon is expected to outsource the production of 10.1-inch tablet PCs to Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), and shipments of the 10.1-inch tablets are likely to begin...
Thursday 29 September 2011
Amazon weak channel experience may affect regional Kindle Fire sales
Sales of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet PCs may not be significant outside of the US and Europe as Amazon lacks strength in channel sales, according to industry sources.
Thursday 29 September 2011
Amazon introduces all-new Kindle family
Amazon has introduced an all-new Kindle family: three all-new Kindle e-readers that are smaller, lighter, and more affordable, and Kindle Fire – a new class of Kindle that brings...
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Amazon tablet PC Kindle Fire unable to hit iPad 2 but may impact non-iPad models, say Taiwan makers
Amazon is expected to debut its first tablet PC, the 7-inch Kindle Fire, for launch in November 2011 soon, but the new tablet will not be able to shake up the already firm market...
Monday 26 September 2011
E Ink expects e-book reader market to reach goal in 2011
Leading e-paper supplier E Ink Holding (EIH) expects worldwide e-book reader shipments to stay on course to reach its estimated volume of 25-30 million units in 2011, with the company...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research