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Friday 18 May 2012
Taiwan market: Sony to launch first Android Walkman
Sony on May 18 unveiled Z1050, its first Android-based Walkman, for launch in the Taiwan market on May 24 at a recommended retail price of NT$10,990 (US$373), according to Sony Tai...
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Taiwan market: Sony Mobile to focus on high-end smartphone segment
Sony Mobile Communications has no plans to launch sub-NT$5,000 (US$170) smartphone models in the Taiwan market, and models with a suggested retail price of over NT$15,000 will account...
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Taiwan market: Sony Mobile launches Xperia ion LT28i
Sony Mobile Communications on May 8 unveiled Xperia ion LT28i, its latest smartphone model, for launch in the Taiwan market in late May exclusively through Taiwan Mobile's (TWM) contract-bundled...
Friday 4 May 2012
Commentary: The battle cry in the global LCD TV market
The LCD TV market was hit by low demand in 2011. Due to Thanksgiving holidays in North America, the market finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel near end of 2011.
Thursday 26 April 2012
China smartphone brands looking to expand share in Taiwan market
China-based smartphone brands including ZTE, Huawei and Cool, seeing Taiwan's smartphone market is starting to extend into mid-range and entry-level price levels, are seeking help...
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Sony reportedly to use Samsung OLED TV panels
Sony plans to use OLED panels made by Samsung Electronics for its Bravia flat panel TV series as of early 2013, which will pose challenges for Taiwanese firms, according to industry...
Friday 20 April 2012
Sony and AUO seeking closer ties for AMOLED, sources claim
AU Optronics (AUO) and Sony may consider forming a joint-venture for producing AMOLED panels in order to stay competitive with Korean and Japanese firms, according to industry sour...
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Taiwan market: Sony launches DSLR camera
Sony on April 10 announced the launch of its Alpha series A57 DSLR camera in the Taiwan market for sale at NT$21,980 (US$745) for body only, or NT$24,980 for body plus a 18-55mm zoom...
Friday 6 April 2012
Sony Mobile Communications appoints new CEO
Sony Mobile Communications has announced that Kunimasa Suzuki has been named president and CEO of the company, effective 16 May 2012, replacing incumbent Bert Nordberg, who will be...
Thursday 5 April 2012
AUO to begin shipping AMOLED panels to Sony in 2Q12, says paper
AU Optronics (AUO) will start shipping 4.3-inch AMOLED panels to Sony for smartphone applications in the second quarter of 2012, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times...
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Taiwan market: LCD TV replacement demand to heat up in June
With the Taiwan government planning to phase out analog terrestrial TV broadcasting, while ushering in digital broadcasting on July 1, replacement demand for LCD TVs is expected to...
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Taiwan market: Sony Mobile Communications aims to take up 30% share in Android segment in 2Q12
Sony Mobile Communications has launched its Xperia P smartphone in the Taiwan market in cooperation with Taiwan Mobile, and will also release the Xperia U and Xperia solar in the...
Friday 30 March 2012
Sony battles to take top spot in connected TV market
Sony is increasing the proportion of connected TVs in its LCD TV shipments, with aims to take a 60% share of the segment worldwide in 2012, according to the company. The vendor will...
Friday 30 March 2012
Taiwan market: Sony to launch 11 new LCD TVs in 2012
Sony will launch a total of four LCD TV series and 11 models in Taiwan in 2012, according to Sony Taiwan. On April 9, the HX750 and HX75A series will be introduced with high-end HX850...
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Sharp establishes strategic global partnership with Foxconn
Japan-based Sharp Corporation (Sharp) has entered into agreement with the Taiwan-based Foxconn Group (Hon Hai Precision Industry), the world's leading EMS company, to establish a...