Last update: Friday 18 May 2012 [53 news items]
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...
Demand for 11.6-inch panels dropping, say LCD makers
Oct 1, 14:30
Some second-tier panel makers originally expected 11.6-inch panels could become the mainstream standard for netbooks and ultra-thin notebooks, but their expectations may not be realized...
Netbook panel shipments to increase in 3Q09
Sep 29, 11:20
LCD panel shipments for netbooks, including 10.1- and 11.6-inch models, in the third quarter of 2009 are expected to continue to increase amid strong demand from telecom carriers'...
Taiwan market: Sony launches W series netbook
Sep 1, 16:50
Sony recently launched its Vaio W series netbook in the Taiwan market and is cooperating with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to bundle the netbook with 3G services.

Wintek touch panel passes Windows 7 certification
Aug 13, 13:03
Taiwan-based LCD panel maker Wintek's 12.1-inch multi-touch panel has recently obtained Windows 7 Logo certification, while Cando's 10.1-inch panel and eGalax_eMPIA Technology's (EETI)...
CPT expects to get Windows 7 certification for 10.1-inch multi-touch panel
Aug 5, 15:58
LCD panel maker Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) is developing 10.1-inch multi-touch panels mainly for use in netbooks, and expects to obtain Windows 7 Logo certification by the end of...
Quanta and Inventec to produce HP netbooks
Jul 29, 15:49
Quanta Computer will begin ODM production of a new 11.6-inch netbook in August and a new 10.1-inch model at the end of 2009 for Hewlett-Packard (HP), while Inventec will begin producing...
EETI sampling touch panels for Windows 7
Jun 19, 15:03
Taiwan-based touch panel controller and solution supplier Egalax_empia Technology (EETI) is sampling 10.1-inch and 11.6-inch analog matrix resistive (AMR) and projective capacitive...
Dell introduces 10-inch netbook for education
May 20, 14:33
Dell has launched its new Latitude 2100 netbook which has been tailored to suit the needs of the education sector.
Acer debuts 11.6-inch Aspire One netbook
May 19, 14:11
Acer America has extended its netbook line with two new models optimized for mobile customers – the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h and the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One AOD250.
May 13, 16:50
Lenovo has announced the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook with 3G connectivity and Dolby headphone technology.

Taiwan market: Toshiba and Fujitsu unveil 10-inch netbooks
May 13, 15:46
Japan-based PC vendors Toshiba and Fujitsu both unveiled their latest 10.1-inch netbooks in Taiwan recently.

Mildex to begin medium- and large-size touch panel mass production in 4Q09
Apr 8, 15:01
Taiwan-based Mildex Optical has introduced several medium- and large-size touch panels and will start mass production in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the company.

OCZ introduces the Neutrino netbook for DIY consumers
Mar 31, 14:46
OCZ Technology Group has unveiled the Neutrino netbook, the company's latest do-it-yourself (DIY) solution.

CPT lowers 10.2-inch panel prices to reinforce competitiveness in netbook market
Newswatch - Mar 4, 16:00
Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has reduced its prices for 10.2-inch panels to as low as US$30 from typical prices of US$35-38 in order to maintain its...
Gigabyte reveals more on upcoming 10.1-inch netbooks
Feb 26, 14:51
Gigabyte Technology has revealed more details about the three 10.1-inch netbooks – the Touch Note T1028, Booktop M1022, and Thin Note S1024 – that it plans to showcase...

Dell announces Inspiron Mini 10 netbook
Feb 20, 16:51
Dell has launched the Inspiron Mini 10 netbook that it says adds keyboard comfort to the Inspiron Mini family.

Acer expects global netbook market scale to reach 30 million units this year
Feb 18, 16:04
The global netbook market reached a scale of 14 million units in 2008, and with shipments continuing to rise, the scale will reach 25-30 million units in 2009, and 40-45 million units...
- China market: Booming sales of Windows Phones could be short-lived, say sources
- DRAM share of average smartphone BOM falls by half, says IHS
- Tizen-based devices to appear in 2H12
- MediaTek lands 2.5G handset solution orders from Nokia, say sources
- Taiwan solar cell makers plan to increase quotes due to expected order increases from China
- Taiwan 1Q12 display production value down 7.7%, says IEK
- Demand for TV LED backlights to hold in 2H12, say Taiwan LED makers
- Nuvoton looks to strong sales in May and June
- China market: 6.8 million iPhones shipped in 1Q12, says Digitimes Research
- BOE may roll out AMOLED panels at Ordos line in 2014
- Overall value of lighting market to shrink as LEDs displace conventional technology, says Pike Research
- Faraday tapes out 40nm ASICs for 4G LTE base stations, says paper
- US solar firms may request duties on China-made solar modules
- Advantech to deploy marketing offices in third-level cities in China in 2H12
- Taimide completes phase-1 of new polyimide factory
- Proportion of SSD-equipped ultrabooks to fall to 56% in 2Q12, says Digitimes Research
- Korean vendors compete for OLED market
- Lumenpulse receives US patent on technology that converts analog to digital signals allowing lighting control over AC power lines
- Commentary: Solar trade war between US and China looming
- Energy Focus receives LED product order to re-light navy ships
- Suntech responds to preliminary decision on tariffs in US anti-dumping investigation of solar cells from China
- Yingli Green Energy responds to US decision on anti-dumping tariffs
- US levies heavy anti-dumping tariffs on China-made solar cells
- Analog IC designers seeing May sales boom
- High Power Opto begins mass production of blue, green LED chips on silicon substrates
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
21-May-2012 markets closed
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| OTC electronic | 131.23 | +0.42 | +0.32% |

- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire

Keeping industrial interesting: Q&A with analog and mixed signal solution provider Maxim
According to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Maxim Integrated Products, the industrial...

Over the next 30 years, the world's middle class (defined as per capita income of more than US$8,000...

Turning C code into silicon in 8-16 weeks: Q&A with semi startup Algotochip
Silicon Valley startup Algotochip specializes in architecting and implementing all aspects of a complete...

The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
The ramping-up of 8.5G production at China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Overview of the Greater China small- to medium-size TFT LCD industry
This DIGITIMES Research Special Report provides a comprehensive overview of the players and market direction of panel makers in the Greater China region, as well as outlining the potential market influence of OLEDs.
- The role of PV in China energy policy through 2015
During China 12th Five Year Plan period (2011-2015), solar PV will be the fastest growing renewable energy. Installed capacity in China grow by tenfold to reach the target of 10GWp by 2015.
- Industry development and government policy in China animation sector
The animation industry production value in China is projected to exceed CNY50 billion by 2015. This Digitimes Special Report provides an overview of the industry, including regional development, government policy and a breakdown of the various market segments.






















