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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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Thursday 5 June 2008
Notebook panel inventory buildup creates price pressure
Notebook panel prices are coming under pressure for reductions as inventory levels at system makers are running a bit high, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Computex 2008: AMD unveils new notebook graphics solutions and server processors
AMD has launched several new graphics solutions for notebooks and new processors for servers – the ATI XGP (external graphics platform) technology, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD...
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Computex 2008: Touring the booths of notebook makers
Taiwan-based notebook makers, including Micro-Star International (MSI), Gigabyte Technology, Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), Acer, GeCube, Dialogue Technology and Asustek Computer...
Wednesday 4 June 2008
LCD panel makers developing 17.3-inch, 16:9 notebook panels
LCD panel makers, including AU Optronics (AUO) and LG Display, are developing 17.3-inch notebook panels with a 16:9 aspect ratio, as they seek to maximize their production efficiency,...
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Samsung to produce 15.6-inch notebook panels
Samsung Electronics has decided to join the production of 15.6-inch notebook panels with mass production to start in November, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 3 June 2008
Computex 2008 opens doors: focus on WiMAX, ICT Crossover, New Generation notebooks and Green IT
Computex 2008 will officially start tomorrow (June 3) and the show will focus on four general topics; WiMAX, ICT Crossover, New Generation notebooks and Green IT. 1,725 worldwide...
Friday 30 May 2008
AUO expects low-cost notebook market to reach 10-15 million units in 2008
AU Optronics (AUO) expects the low-cost notebook market to reach 10-15 million units this year, but LCD panel supply for the segment may run tight if the volume exceeds 12 million...
Thursday 29 May 2008
IT panel prices to remain flat in June before peaking in August
With the exception of some segments, IT panel prices are expected to stay flat in June before peaking this year in August, according to WitsView. However, the prices for 19-inch,...
Thursday 29 May 2008
Singatron raises notebook connector prices by 5-10%
Taiwan-based connector maker Singatron has raised the prices of its notebook connectors by 5-10% to reflect rising production costs, according to the company.
Thursday 29 May 2008
Compal expects notebook shipment boost in June, says paper
Compal Electronics expects its notebook shipments in May will be level with that of April, while in June, shipments are expected to increase by about 15% on month to 2.4 million units,...
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Darfon begins to ship IMR plastic cases for notebooks
Taiwan-based LCD TV inverter maker Darfon Electronics began small-volume production of IMR (in-mold roller) treated cases for notebook PCs, including low-cost models, and the company...
Wednesday 28 May 2008
LCD panel makers pushing 15.6-inch as next notebook mainstream
LCD panel suppliers are gearing up for the promotion of 15.6-inch 16:9 aspect ratio panels as the next mainstream standard in the notebook market. PC vendors are expected to roll...
Wednesday 28 May 2008
VIA offers customization of case design and WiMAX in new mini-notebook reference design
VIA Technologies has introduced the new VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design targeted at the rapidly growing global market for ultra-portable notebooks. The VIA OpenBook mini-note...
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Intel desktop IGP chipsets to see shortages in 3Q08
Intel's upcoming G45 and G43 IGP chipsets are expected to see shortages in the third quarter due to a recent switch in Intel's production allocation, according to sources at motherboards...
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Notebook vendors to take more delivery of Li-polymer batteries
International branded PC vendors are likely to take delivery of more lithium-ion polymer (Li-polymer) batteries for their notebook PCs due to the ongoing shortage of lithium-ion battery...