VIA, SiS achieve results from non-PC industry

Jan 12, 01:05

Taiwan-base chipset makers VIA Technologies and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), although already phasing out of the PC chipset market, have both entered different markets and achieved...

Intel faces dropping Atom revenues

Oct 20, 01:25

Intel's Atom processor and chipset business revenues dropped 32% on year to only US$269 million in the third quarter of 2011, indicating that the netbook market has been strongly...

Players cut 7-inch tablet PC prices to compete for market share

Oct 20, 01:20

Tablet PC players have recently started to drop their tablet PC prices to attract consumers, especially 7-inch models as the machines can easily attract first-time buyers with their...

Asustek will not compete with price in the tablet PC market, says CEO

Oct 4, 01:25

Commenting on market watchers' expectation that Asustek Computer will soon drop its tablet PC price and delay the launch of the next generation Eee Pad Transformer, Asustek CEO Jerry...

Amazon 10-inch tablet PC to start mass production in 1Q12

Aug 31, 16:40

Mass production of Amazon's 10.1-inch tablet PC reportedly will be conducted in the first quarter of 2012 with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) to handle the orders,...

HTC to launch 10-inch Puccini tablet PC in September-October, says paper

Newswatch - Aug 16, 16:19

HTC plans to launch its 10-inch tablet PC, the Puccini, at the end of the third quarter or early fourth quarter, the Chinese-language Liberty Times quoted HTC's CFO Winston...

Acer reportedly planning to launch slide tablet PC in 4Q11

Jun 30, 01:00

Acer reportedly plans to launch a slide tablet PC in the fourth quarter of 2011, targeting the year-end holiday season, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.

ECS to showcase 10-inch Wintel tablet PCs at Computex 2011

May 31, 01:00

Taiwan-based second-tier notebook maker Elitegroup Computer System (ECS), at Computex 2011, is set to showcase its 10-inch tablet PC - ElitePad S10, featuring Intel Oak Trail platform...

Acer to start selling Intel/Android tablet PC in July

May 24, 01:20

Taiwan-based notebook brand vendor Acer is set to launch a tablet PC featuring the Intel Oak Trail platform and Google Android 3.0 operating system with the device already going under...

Appearance of non-Apple tablet PCs to boost 10-inch panel prices

Apr 12, 01:15

The price of 10-inch panel in the second half of April is expected to rise slightly as non-Apple tablet PC vendors will launch their devices in the second quarter, according to sources...

Acer increases Iconia tablet PC orders for April

Apr 12, 01:10

Taiwan-based PC brand vendor Acer has increased its April tablet PC orders to 500,000-800,000 units, aiming to compete against Motorola, RIM and Hewlett-Packard's (HP's) tablet PCs,...

Taiwan market: Motorola announces pre-order for 10-inch Xoom

Mar 29, 01:10

US-based handset brand Motorola has announced pre-order for 200 of its 10-inch Xoom tablet PC in Taiwan with the price of the 32GB model at NT$19,980 (US$678) and will start shipping...

Taiwan market: Fujitsu launches new Sandy Bridge notebooks

Mar 24, 01:05

Japan-based notebook vendor Fujitsu has launched several new Intel Sandy Bridge-based notebooks including 15.6-inch LifeBook AH531 and LH531, 17.3-inch LifeBook NH751 in Taiwan; although...

Asustek to launch US$200-250 netbook in June

Mar 17, 01:05

Asustek Computer is set to launch a new netbook priced at US$200-250 in June in cooperation with Intel, and hopes to achieve its goal of shipping six million netbooks in 2011, according...

Taiwan market: ViewSonic to launch a new 10-inch tablet PC in March

Feb 15, 16:08

Due to strong sales of its 7- and 10-inch ViewPad in Taiwan, ViewSonic plans to launch a new 10-inch tablet PC in Taiwan in March with 1080p resolution.

HP, Dell to debut latest tablet PCs

Feb 10, 01:20

Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell are both set to announce their latest tablet PCs shortly with mixed platforms as well as operating systems, according to sources from notebook players...

Rush to produce tablet PCs may cause component shortages

Jan 18, 02:05

As tablet PCs are becoming popular and most vendors plan to ship more than 700,000 units every quarter, sources from upstream component makers pointed out that several components...

Taiwan market: Netbook price dropping to a new low

Dec 28, 01:30

Strong tablet PC demand continues to impact netbook market and several brand vendors in Taiwan have dropped their netbook price further to attract consumers.

MSI to launch 10-inch Wintel-based tablet PCs in January-February

Dec 17, 01:20

Micro-Star International (MSI) plans to launch its first 10-inch Wintel-based tablet PC in January-February 2011 before launching ARM-based models in April or May. The ARM-based models,...

Acer to launch three tablet PC models featuring 5- to 7-inch panels

Sep 14, 01:20

Acer is set to launch three tablet PC models featuring Android 3.0 in the first quarter of 2011. The respective models will feature a 7-inch panel, a 10-inch panel, and a 5-inch panel,...

Acer to offer 7-, 10-inch tablet PCs in 4Q10

Jul 14, 15:54

Acer will launch a 7-inch and a 10-inch tablet PC in the fourth quarter, both based on the ARM architecture and Android, according to sources from notebook players. Acer is talking...

Taiwan market: Toshiba launches new notebooks; readies dual-screen model

Jun 14, 15:26

Toshiba, on June 10, launched several new notebooks including the 10-inch netbook NB250, 13- to 15-inch Satellite L series mainstream notebooks and high-end multimedia Satellite A...

Computex 2010: China-based white-box PC makers seek to improve company image

Jun 4, 14:58

China-based white-box PC makers such as CZC Technology and Malata are showcasing their notebooks and branded products at Computex 2010 hoping to improve their company and product...

HP and Dell to reduce investment for 10-inch netbook, say sources

Apr 1, 16:28

Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell have both significantly reduced their investments in the 10-inch netbook segment, with HP reportedly even considering quitting the 10-inch netbook market...

10- to 12-inch displays to become mainstream in netbook segment in 2010

Nov 27, 16:39

Netbooks with 10- to 12-inch displays are expected to become the mainstream in the segment in 2010 as market demand for larger-size netbooks is rising, according to industry source...

Asustek to launch new 8.9-inch touchscreen netbook; to delay 10-inch model

Oct 19, 15:57

Asustek Computer is expected to launch an 8.9-inch touchscreen netbook Eee PC T91MT around the timeframe of the Microsoft Windows 7 launch, according to sources in the channel. The...

Taiwan market: Netbook vendors slashing prices for Atom N270-/N280-based models

Sep 18, 14:15

Taiwan-based netbook vendors, including BenQ, Asustek Computer, Micro-Star International (MSI) and Acer, have all recently slashed prices for their netbook lineups based on Intel...

GMT shipping LED backlight ICs for netbooks

Sep 2, 12:09

Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT) began shipping LED driver ICs for 8- and 9-inch netbook backlighting in the second quarter and fulfilling orders for 10-inch models in the third,...

Wintek resumes second 3G line for new orders

Jul 14, 11:50

Taiwan small- to medium-size LCD panel maker Wintek has resumed its second 3G line due to new LCD panel orders, with production slated for the third quarter, according to the compa...

Sintek plans to set up new 5G plant for touch panels

Jul 9, 12:27

Taiwan-based color filter (CF) maker Sintek Photronic is planning to set up a new 5G plant to manufacture touch panels and is currently searching for a location in southern Taiwan,...

Asustek keeping 8.9-inch netbook for procurement market, says paper

Newswatch - Apr 7, 14:21

Asustek Computer has decided to keep its 8.9-inch netbook line instead of the original plan of phasing it out, but only for the procurement market. The company will push 7-inch models...