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Taiwan notebook ODMs
Taiwan notebook Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) account for more than 90% of global notebook production and Digitimes is there to provide daily updates on shipments, supplier contracts and financial data on the more than 10 Taiwan makers involved in notebook manufacturing.
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Wednesday 2 July 2014
Taiwan component makers to enhance competitiveness through vertical integration and automated production
Having almost no advantages competing against China-based component makers in terms of price and volume, Taiwan-based notebook component makers have recently started organizing their...
Wednesday 2 July 2014
Taiwan market: Asustek to launch convertible, gaming notebooks
Asustek Computer has unveiled a convertible touchscreen notebook, the Transformer Book Flip, for launch in the Taiwan market on July 4 at NT$34,900 (US$1,163) for a 13.3-inch version...
Tuesday 1 July 2014
New GLT facilities expected to enter production in 1H15
Light guide plate maker Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) announced it will hold a kick off ceremony for a new production plant located in western Taiwan that is expected to go into...
Monday 30 June 2014
Notebook shipments up 6.4% on month in May 2014, says WitsView
Notebook shipments reached approximately 14 million units in May 2014, up 6.4% on month and up 9% on year. Distributors' strong stock up demands for new models including low-priced...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Increased TV and notebook panel pricing to improve profits for Taiwan makers in 3Q14, says report
Increased pricing for large-size panels throughout June into the third quarter is expected to bring increased profits for Taiwan-based panel makers Innolux and AU Optronics (AUO),...
Monday 23 June 2014
Apple to mass produce 12-inch MacBook Air in 3Q14
Apple's new 12-inch MacBook Air will enter mass production in the third quarter, filling the gap between the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Airs as well as enhancing Apple's leadership in...
Monday 16 June 2014
Notebook cooling fan makers enter module assembly industry
Taiwan-based notebook cooling fan makers such as Delta Electronics and Sunonwealth Electric Machine have recently expanded into the cooling module assembly business with some even...
Thursday 12 June 2014
Emerging markets see rising notebook demand
Notebook demand in emerging markets has started recovering recently as international funds return to emerging markets after seeing a weak return on investment in the US and Europe,...
Tuesday 10 June 2014
Notebook panels sized 15.6-inch continue to be in short supply
Notebook panels sized 15.6-inch continue to be in short supply due to panel makers focusing more on small- to medium-size panel production, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 10 June 2014
Compal, Wistron see on-month growths in June revenues
Compal Electronics has announced consolidated revenues of NT$68 billion (US$2.26 billion) for May, up 18.95% on month and 28.26% on year, while Wistron achieved NT$43.83 billion in...
Monday 9 June 2014
ODMs expect 50% notebook shipment growth in 2H14
Notebook ODMs expects their shipments in the second half to grow 50% from the first due to stronger-than-expected orders from clients in Europe, plus Microsoft's strategy to significantly...
Friday 6 June 2014
Darfon unveils maglev keyboard
Taiwan-based notebook keyboard maker Darfon has unveiled its latest innovation, the maglev keyboard, which it claims is thinner and has a longer product life than scissor switch-based...
Wednesday 4 June 2014
Digitimes Research: HP, Acer see on-month shipment growth top 60% in May
Global top-five brand vendors together and top-three ODMs combined both enjoyed over 25% on-month rebounds in May shipments with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Acer both seeing over 60%...
Wednesday 4 June 2014
Computex 2014: Intel unveils innovations for mobile devices, desktops and 2-in-1s
Intel president Renee James has unveiled several new innovations at Computex 2014 including a SoC platform for entry-level mobile devices, 14nm fanless mobile PC reference design,...
Thursday 29 May 2014
Notebook vendors demanding price cuts
Notebook vendors have asked ODMs and component makers to lower quotes in an attempt to maintain profitability due to stagnant demand, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.