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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Monday, July 21, 2008
04:33 (GMT+8)
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Subject: Mobos > Mobo, chipset |
Taiwan government loosens restrictions on China investments Jul 18, 15:39 Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) on July 17 eased restrictions on investment by Taiwan-based companies in China in a bid to allow local companies to utilize their capital more efficiently so as to improve their competitiveness, according to government officials. Read more |
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AMD reports disappointing second quarter results Jul 18, 12:38 AMD has reported second quarter 2008 revenues from continuing operations of US$1.349 billion, a 7% decrease compared to the first quarter of 2008 and a 3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2007. As part of its previously communicated review of its non-core businesses, AMD decided to divest its handheld and DTV product businesses, and therefore is classifying them as discontinued operations for financial reporting. Read more |
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Intel Bloomfield CPU pricing reveals pleasant surprise Jul 18, 01:15 In order to speed up adoption of quad-core CPUs, Intel is planning to offer its upcoming 3.2GHz Extreme series Bloomfield processor at US$999 in thousand-unit tray quantities, US$500 cheaper compared to the current top-end Core 2 Extreme QX9770 which sells at US$1,499, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Nvidia to launch Intel-based MCP7A IGP chipset in August Jul 18, 01:10 Nvidia is planning to start mass producing its latest Intel platform IGP chipset, the GeForce 9-Series mGPU – nForce 730i MCP (MCP7A), in the middle of August with motherboards likely to appear in the market by early September, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Nvidia joins SOI Industry Consortium Jul 17, 10:15 The SOI Industry Consortium has announced that Nvidia has joined the organization. The SOI Industry Consortium, which was formed in October 2007 is aimed at accelerating silicon-on-insulator (SOI) innovation into broad markets by promoting the benefits of SOI technology and reducing the barriers to adoption. Read more |
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Intel posts record second quarter revenues of US$9.5 billion Jul 16, 17:02 Intel has announced record second quarter revenues of US$9.5 billion, an operating income of US$2.3 billion, a net income of US$1.6 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of US$0.28. Read more |
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Three Taiwan-based IPC makers to increase treasury stocks Jul 15, 16:16 Industrial PC makers ICP Electronics, Aaeon Technology and Ibase Technology have decided to expand their treasury stocks through a buyback of commons which will either be distributed among employees as bonuses or canceled to downsize paid-in capital in the future, according to the companies. Read more |
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Nvidia reportedly scores QPI license while Intel gets SLI for X58 motherboards Jul 15, 14:50 Nvidia has recently reached an agreement with Intel and received a Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) license enabling the company to design chipsets for Intel's next-generation platforms, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel introduces Centrino 2 platform Jul 15, 13:55 Intel unveiled its Intel Centrino 2 processor technology products for notebooks, powered by five new Intel Core2 Duo processors. Close to 250 consumer and business notebook PC designs are on the way. Intel also introduced the world's highest-performing dual-core mobile processor, the Intel Core2 Extreme processor running at 3.06GHz. Read more |
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Gigabyte pushes into mid-range motherboard market, says paper Newswatch | Jul 14, 16:04 In order to prevent head-on competition with Asustek Computer, Gigabyte Technology has decided to fully push into the mid-range market this year, according to a Chinese-language Apple Daily report citing sources at the company. Read more |
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Motherboard makers conservative about 3Q08 shipments Jul 14, 12:24 Due to the dropping worldwide economy, first-tier motherboard makers Asustek Computer, Gigabyte Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI) are expected to maintain a sequential shipments growth of only around 15% in the third quarter this year, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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VIA to see a 50% sequential increase in 3Q revenues, says paper Newswatch | Jul 11, 12:36 VIA Technologies, after having its PC2500 platform adopted as part of the POS (point of sale) system to be used during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, as well as an expected increase in shipments of the company's Nano processors in July and August, market watchers expect the Taiwan-based chipmaker will enjoy a sequential revenues growth of around 50% in the third quarter this year, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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MSI sees increase while ECS sees drop in June revenues Jul 11, 01:10 Micro-Star International's (MSI's) June revenues increased to NT$7.42 billion (US$243.9 million), rises of 21.79% on month and 14.9% on year on the back of increasing notebook shipments. Read more |
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Adlink enjoys revenues contribution from Ampro Jul 10, 16:40 Taiwan-based industrial PC maker Adlink Technology has witnessed increasing revenues contribution from its North American operational base, originally Ampro Computers which Adlink acquired in April 2008. Read more |
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Asustek and Gigabyte announce June performance figures Jul 10, 16:21 Asustek Computer has announced consolidated revenues of NT$19.3 billion (US$634.78 million) for June 2008, an slight increase of 6% on month and a large increase of 40% on year. However, revenues in the second quarter were NT$58.1 billion, dropping a little more than the company originally expected. Read more |
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Low price Atom standard platform to have limited impact on IPC makers Jul 8, 15:02 Recent market reports that Intel's Atom standard platform has dropped below US$100 have prompted speculation that the new platform could have a possible impact on IPC (industrial PC) makers' profits. But sources at IPC makers have pointed out that although the standard platform could have an impact on the market, the affect will be limited. Read more |
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Nvidia to possibly abandon VIA for Intel Atom Jul 8, 14:28 Although VIA Technologies and Nvidia entered into an alliance to cooperate in the low-cost PC and MID markets earlier in the year, according to recent reports, Nvidia has used the alliance as a bargaining chip to negotiate with Intel, demanding Intel allow Nvidia's IGP chipsets to enter the Atom platform ecosystem, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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Synnex June consolidated revenues up on month, year Jul 8, 11:23 Synnex Technology International, the largest 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics) channel distributor in Taiwan, on July 7 reported consolidated revenues of NT$15.51 billion (US$509 million) for June 2008, up 21.1% on month and 13.0% on year. Read more |
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Motherboard makers to focus sales activities in China during July and September, says paper Newswatch | Jul 7, 12:20 Due to China government plans to start restricting transportation in Beijing in August this year to ease traffic during the Olympic games, plus consumers are expected to put most of their attention on the event resulting in a drop in the effectiveness of advertising, first-tier motherboard makers have decided to focus their sales activities during July and September, according to a Chinese-language Apply Daily report. Read more |
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SiS sees increasing sales in 1H08 Jul 7, 11:22 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced revenues of NT$528 million (US$17.37 million) for June 2008, a slight boost on month, but an increase of 28.11% on year. The company also announced accumulated revenues of NT$3.16 billion, an increase of 34.67% compared to the same period in 2007. Read more |
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Synnex Technology to add investment of up to US$23 million in China Jul 7, 10:54 IT distributor Synnex Technology on July 4 announced it will make additional investment of up to US$23 million in Synnex Investment (China), its subsidiary in China, through its BVI-based subsidiary Synnex Global. Read more |
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IGS arcade machine revenues hit NT$150 million in June Jul 7, 10:50 International Games System (IGS), a producer of arcade game hardware/software and operator of online games in Taiwan, on July 4 reported revenues of NT$150 million (US$4.9 million) from shipments of arcade machines in June 2008, the highest figure since November 2007. Read more |
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Nvidia contract makers in Taiwan low-key over defective chip reports Jul 4, 14:20 Nvidia's Taiwan-based graphics chip contract makers are being low-key after the US chip designer informed investors on July 3 that will take a charge of US$150-$200 million related to expenses stemming from issues discovered with die/packaging materials used in previous generation notebook products. Read more |
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ECS changes chairperson Stockwatch | Jul 4, 12:21 On July 3, Kuo Lin Wen-Yen was replaced as chairman and president of Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) by Ni Shun-Yi, who was special personal assistant for the CEO of Lite-On Technology, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Read more |
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IPC industry feels no pressure from Atom shortages Jul 4, 01:05 Although Intel's Atom processor shortage has had a large impact toward notebook vendors' low-cost notebook (netbook) shipments, IPC (industrial PC) makers, who also have their eyes on Atom platforms, say they are not feeling as much pressure. Read more |
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Quanmax sells 100% stake in Malaysia subsidiary to Kontron Jul 3, 14:41 Quanmax (renamed from Kontron Asia) has sold a 100% stake in Kontron Design Manufacturing Services, its subsidiary located in Penang, Malaysia, to (co-parent company) Kontron AG at 6.6 million euro (US$10.47 million) netting a capital gain of 3.4 million euro, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) on July 2. Read more |
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VIA sales fall in June Jul 3, 12:26 VIA Technologies announced its revenues for June were NT$568 million (US$18.69 million), a drops of 7.3% on month and 58% on year. Read more |
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Atom shortage may affect low-cost notebook panel shipments in July Jul 3, 10:57 LCD panel makers are afraid that a shortage of Intel Atom processors may affect their July shipments of 7- to 10-inch panels targeted to the low-cost notebook and MID (mobile Internet device) applications, according to industry sources. Read more |
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AMD makes long-term gains in 1Q08 processor market, says iSuppli Jul 2, 12:30 Intel gained momentum in the worldwide processor business in the first quarter, while rival AMD continued its long-term increase in market share, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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AMD introduces the latest Phenom X4 processors Jul 2, 11:48 AMD has released the Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition quad-core processor featuring Clock Multiplier Control. Combined with AMD OverDrive software, the latest Black Edition processor enables customizable platform performance and tunability, highlighted AMD. Additionally, for energy-conscious users, the energy-efficient AMD Phenom X4 9350e and AMD Phenom X4 9150e processors, which consume no more than 65W, are now available. Read more |
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VIA Pico-ITX motherboard integrates power supply Jun 30, 16:07 VIA Technologies has announced the VIA Epia P700 Pico-ITX motherboard that couples several features within a streamlined, ultra compact footprint designed for low profile systems, with extended I/O port options through two companion boards. Read more |
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Quanmax has target market segments will not compete with Kontron, says chairman Jun 30, 10:58 Quanmax, originally Kontron Asia before investment by Taiwan-based Quanta Computer to become a joint-venture with Germany-based Kontron AG, has a clear market position focusing on the development and production of industry-specific value-added embedded applications for markets mainly in the US and Europe, according to chairman Hannes Niederhauser. Thus Quanmax will not bring competitive pressure on Kontron. Read more |
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MSI urges motherboard makers to end price war, says paper Newswatch | Jun 27, 12:05 With Asustek Computer recently cutting prices for its Intel P45-based motherboards to grab market share, Micro-Star International (MSI) has stated that the price war is an unwise decision and hopes first-tier motherboard makers can end the war, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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ECS talks plans for the future Jun 26, 15:53 Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) has announced it will distribute a dividend of NT$0.56 (US$0.018), including NT$0.45 in cash and NT$0.11 stocks for its 2007 operations. The company is also adjusting its business structure and expects to achieve excellent performance in 2008. Read more |
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MSI to partner with Intel to target China's Internet cafe market, says paper Newswatch | Jun 25, 11:18 Intel has recently signed a contract with Micro-Star International (MSI) to add the motherboard maker as one of its Platform Administration Technology (PAT) 4.0 partners, with the companies targeting the products to Internet cafes in China, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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Intel to launch three Nehalem-based processors by the end of 4Q08 Jun 24, 14:15 Intel plans to launch three Nehalem-based quad-core processors (Bloomfield) at the end of the fourth quarter this year targeting the company's new LGA1366 socket, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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One billion PCs in use worldwide, says Gartner Jun 24, 12:26 The number of installed PCs worldwide has surpassed one billion units, according to Gartner. Gartner analysts estimate the worldwide installed base of PCs is growing just under 12% annually. At that pace, it will surpass two billion units by early 2014. Read more |
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Taiwan IPC maker Portwell expects Olympics to help double its sales growth in China in 2008 Jun 24, 12:25 Portwell, a Taiwan-based industrial PC maker, expects its sales in China to increase from about 30 million yuan in 2007 to 50 million yuan (US$7.25 million) in 2008, with nearly 30% of the latter figure or 15 million yuan attributed to business generated alone by the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, according to the company. Read more |
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Taiwan-based Firich expanding sports lottery business in China Jun 23, 15:30 POS and gaming machines maker Firich Enterprises is expanding its deployment of sports lottery scratch card at retail outlets in the China market, in preparation for the anticipated large increase in demand arising from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, according to the company. Read more |
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ASRock to push Intel P43-based motherboards Jun 23, 12:16 Despite that most motherboard makers are currently pushing Intel P45 motherboards, second-tier motherboard maker ASRock has launched 7-8 P43 chipset models for different markets, according to sources in the channel. Read more |
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AMD to launch low-cost PC processor by year-end Jun 20, 01:15 AMD has recently notified its partners it is developing a processor to enter the low-cost PC market alongside Intel's Atom and Via Technologies' Nano CPUs. The new CPUs will be officially launched by the end of this year, while related netbook products will begin shipping in the first half of 2009, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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Taiwan IPC maker Advantech adds investment in subsidiary holding firm Jun 19, 14:17 Taiwan-based IPC maker Advantech has decided to make an additional investment of NT$200 million (US$6.6 million) in Advantech Fund-A, its wholly owned holding company, in an attempt to increase non-operating investment in related businesses through the subsidiary, according to the company. Read more |
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Asustek initiates price cuts for P45 motherboards Jun 19, 01:10 Asustek Computer has recently initiated price cuts in the Taiwan market for its Intel P45-based motherboards, according to sources at Taiwan distributors. Read more |
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TSMC in talks to manufacture CPUs for VIA, says paper Newswatch | Jun 18, 14:00 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently held discussions with VIA Technologies over the mass production of the company's upcoming dual-core and 45nm Nano (Isaiah) CPUs in the first half of 2009, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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AMD to update its low-power CPU lineup Jun 17, 15:42 AMD is planning to launch several low-power triple-core and quad-core CPUs during the second half of 2008 all featuring a TDP of 65W, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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IPC maker Ibase to begin shipping medical-use products and in-car PCs in 4Q08 Jun 17, 10:44 Ibase Technology, a Taiwan-based industrial PC maker, has been developing, boards/cards for systems for medical use and in-car PCs, and expects to begin small-volume shipments to the US and Europe in the fourth quarter, according to the company. Read more |
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Commentary: What Apple's Snow Leopard announcement tells us about its future plans for Intel Nehalem Jun 13, 10:55 Although Steve Jobs allowed only a little time to during his keynote speech on June 9 to publicly discuss Apple's next iteration of Mac OS X (Snow Leopard), the company has published a web page detailing some of the features it plans to introduce in the update. Apple describes Snow Leopard as a change of focus that will streamline the OS, enhance its performance and set new standards for quality. But comparing the key features planned for the new OS, it also looks like Snow Leopard is being designed specifically to make the most of Intel's next-generation Nehalem microarchitecture. Read more |
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Intel to launch lower price quad-core CPU Jun 13, 01:10 Intel is planning to launch a Core 2 Quad Q8000 CPU series, offering entry-level prices to counter AMD's triple-core CPUs in the mainstream market, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Taiwan IPC maker DFI confirms 2007 dividend Jun 12, 16:49 DFI, a Taiwan-based industrial PC maker, confirmed plans to distribute a dividend per share of NT$4.4 (US$0.14), NT$4.3 in cash and NT$0.1 in stock, for its 2007 operations following a shareholders meeting on June 11. Read more |
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MSI to ship over 300,000 Wind notebooks in 2008 Jun 12, 15:02 Micro-Star International (MSI) expects its Wind notebook (netbook) shipments to reach around 300,000-500,000 units in 2008, helping the company's total notebook shipments to reach up to two million units, according to Joseph Hsu, chairman of MSI. Read more |
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Synnex Technology to have over 60% of consolidated revenues come from China Jun 12, 12:12 Synnex Technology International, the largest Taiwan-based channel distributor of IT and consumer electronics, had sales revenues from China account for 53% of its consolidated revenues in 2007 and for 58% in the first quarter of 2008 and expects the ratio to soon exceed 60%, according to the company at a shareholders meeting on June 11. Read more |
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