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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 22, 2009
08:31 (GMT+8)
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VIA, SiS see mixed growth in October 2009 revenues Nov 10, 16:36 VIA Technologies has reported revenues of NT$429 million (US$13.2 million) for October 2009 slipping by 5.3% on month and 32.98% on year, while combined revenues for the first ten months reached NT$4.1 billion, down 42.15% on year. Read more |
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Nvidia announces freeze in future Intel chipset development Oct 9, 12:25 Nvidia has announced that it officially plans stop developing chipsets for Intel CPUs moving forward, citing its ongoing licensing litigation with Intel as the main reason for the decision. Read more |
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IDF San Francisco: Vendors debut Calpella-based notebooks Sep 25, 16:44 The first batch of Intel Calpella platform-based notebooks coming from Asustek Computer, Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Toshiba made their debuts at IDF San Francisco 2009. However, sales of Calpella notebooks are not expected to gain momentum until the first quarter of 2010, according to market sources. Read more |
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AMD delivers new platform solution for enterprise-class embedded systems Sep 22, 17:08 AMD has announced immediate availability of a new enterprise-class embedded platform based on the quad-core AMD Opteron processor and new AMD SR5690/SP5100 server chipset. Read more |
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HTC evaluating Broadcom as additional 3.5G chipset supplier, sources say Sep 22, 11:34 HTC (High Tech Computer) is evaluating the possibility of adding Broadcom to its supplier list of 3.5G chipset solutions to fulfill its goal of introducing more entry-level and mid-range smartphones, according to market sources. Read more |
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AMD announces sub-US$100 quad-core CPU Sep 16, 16:55 AMD has announced the AMD Athlon II X4 620 quad-core processor which carries a less than US$100 suggested system builder price (SSBP). The new CPU combines with the AMD 785G chipset featuring ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics allowing the platform to deliver smooth HD visuals and the foundation for an excellent Windows 7 experience, said AMD. Read more |
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SiS announces SiS672 chipset adopted for Lenovo nettop Sep 11, 10:11 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced the SiS672/968/307DV chipset supporting Intel's Atom 230 CPU has being adopted by Lenovo to develop its IdeaCentre Q100 nettop. Read more |
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Chipset maker SiS revenues down 26% in August 2009 Sep 8, 15:12 Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) saw its revenues for August slide 25.8% on year to NT$441 million (US$413.4 million), but the figure represented its eighth consecutive month of growth. Read more |
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VIA denies report it is considering a bank for the poor in Taiwan Newswatch - Sep 7, 16:12 VIA Technologies has denied a report that it is considering establishing a bank to aid the poor in Taiwan. Read more |
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Intel G31 chipset shortages to get worse in 4Q09 as Intel cuts back supply Sep 7, 12:24 Supplies of Intel's G31 IGP chipset are expected to become even tighter in the fourth quarter of 2009 as Intel plans to reduce the proportion of the chipsets in its total shipments from 50% in the first quarter, to 25%, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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MSI launches AMD 785G-based motherboards Aug 6, 16:33 Micro-Star International (MSI) has recently launched AMD 785G chipset-based motherboards. The MSI 785G series motherboards feature MSI's Active Phase Switching (APS) technology to allow automatic power-usage adjustment based on system loading, the company highlighted. Read more |
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SiS announces on-month growth in July revenues Aug 6, 12:12 Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) has announced revenues of NT$436 million (US$13.29 million) for July, up 11.58% on month, but down 28.18% on year, while combined revenues for the first seven months in 2009 have reached NT$2.01 billion, a drop of 46.65% on year. Read more |
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VIA July revenues down 32% Aug 5, 16:13 VIA Technologies has posted revenues of NT$412 million (US$12.6 million) for July 2009, representing decreases of 0.73% sequentially and 32.57% on year. Read more |
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SiS suffering chipset shortage Jul 30, 11:30 Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) has been suffering from tight supply of its entry-level chipsets since April due to its manufacturing partner United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) giving priority to its major clients, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Intel pushes back Pine Trail-D platform and Clarkdale CPUs to 1Q10 Jul 23, 14:09 Intel has decided to push back its Pine Trail-D platform for nettops from October 2009 to the first quarter of 2010, in addition to Pine Trail-M for netbooks, while the company's Clarkdale-based processors are also being pushed back to the first quarter of 2010, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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Handset chipset solution providers seeing short lead-time orders again Newswatch - Jul 23, 12:05 Most handset chipset solution providers around the globe are experiencing a new wave of short lead-time orders as branded handset players anticipate a 30% sequential growth in the second half of the year, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Chipset maker SiS sees sales down 50% in 1H09 Jul 8, 15:40 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced revenues for June 2009 at NT$391 million (US$11.93 million), down 26% on year, but up 13.05% on month. Accumulated sales for January through June totaled NT$1.57 billion, representing a 50.21% drop from NT$3.76 billion a year ago. Read more |
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Intel to use IP from TSMC to make Langwell chipset, says paper Newswatch - Jul 3, 16:09 Intel will adopt silicon IP from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to manufacture a customized version of its Langwell chipset (the chipset component of its next-generation Moorestown platform) based on client demand. The chipset will be manufactured under TSMC's 65nm process beginning in the third quarter of 2009, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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Taiwan-based notebook vendors under pressure of falling prices while component costs rise Jul 2, 15:10 Taiwan-based notebook vendors, despite a better-than-expected business outlook for the latter half of 2009, are still suffering drops in product pricing and increased costs for some components, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Intel entry-level G31 chipset in tight supply Jul 1, 16:27 The supply of Intel's entry-level G31 IGP chipset, which currently accounts for 50% in Intel's total shipments to the channel, has fallen far short of demand, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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AMD to launch 8 series chipsets in January 2010, say Taiwan makers Jun 16, 14:11 AMD is scheduled to launch its 8 series chipsets, RD890 to replace the RD790 (790FX) and RS880D, in January 2010, with EVT (engineering verification test) and DVT (design verification test) silicon scheduled for June and July and mass production to begin in November 2009, according to Taiwan-based motherboard makers. Read more |
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Qualcomm expands Snapdragon platform with 45nm chipset for smarter smartphones and smartbooks Jun 4, 15:03 Qualcomm has announced it is expanding the Snapdragon platform with a next-generation chipset that uses 45nm process technology to provide faster processing, significant battery life improvements and other enhancements for the user experience on Snapdragon-powered smartphones and smartbooks. Read more |
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Computex 2009: DS2 showcases 200Mbps powerline communication chipset Jun 4, 11:50 DS2, a supplier of high-speed powerline communications technology, will launch AITANA++, the third-generation of its 200Mbps powerline communication (PLC) chipset at Computex 2009 (Nangang Hall, M425). Read more |
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Computex 2009: Intel introduces new CPUs, chipset, and wireless technology Jun 2, 17:04 Intel has introduced four new processors, including a low-power version, and a value chipset, to usher in mainstream ultra-thin notebooks. Intel CULV processors will enable new consumer notebook designs less than an inch thick, weighing 2-5 pounds, and at mainstream price points. Read more |
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Intel delays debut of Core i5 platform until early September May 26, 12:02 Intel has decided to postpone the debut of its new mainstream desktop PC platform, Lynnfield processors (tentatively Core i5) and 5-series chipsets, from July as originally scheduled, to early September 2009, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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AMD to showcase new notebook platform at Computex 2009, says paper Newswatch - May 18, 12:07 AMD plans to showcase its new notebook platform (Tigris) at Computex 2009, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. The new platform consists a 45nm dual-core Caspian CPU, RS880M chipsets, a 55nm or 40nm M9X GPU. Read more |
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China market: China Telecom signs CDMA chipset cooperation agreement with VIA Group, says paper Newswatch - May 12, 15:06 China Telecom has signed a cooperation pact with the VIA Technologies Group, aiming to develop CDMA 2000 handsets using chipset solutions from VIA's subsidiary, VIA Telecom, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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Acer starts selling ultra-thin notebook May 7, 15:19 Acer has started selling its first CULV-based ultra-thin notebook – the 13.3-inch Timeline 3810T. The notebook adopts Intel's Core 2 Solo SU3500 CPU and GS45 chipset, along with a 320GB hard drive and Windows Vista Home Basic. The notebook is priced at NT$26,900 (US$810), according to industry sources. Read more |
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SiS announces chipset adopted in Pegatron nettop May 7, 14:48 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced that its SiS672/96/307DV chipset has been adopted by Pegatron Technology for its Ultra Slim Atom nettop. Read more |
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Nvidia chipset sales benefit from increasing share of AMD CPUs May 6, 16:47 Nvidia's AMD-based chipset sales are expected to increase and help the company's market share rise for the first half of 2009 benefiting from AMD's increasing CPU market share, according to sources at channel vendors. Read more |
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Chipset makers VIA and SiS post weak April May 6, 15:42 VIA Technologies saw revenues in April slide 48.01% on year to NT$350 million (US$10.5 million), while Silicon Integrated System (SiS) recorded a revenue decline of 31.35% on year to NT$325 million. Read more |
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Netbook growth might end when economy recovers, says iSuppli May 4, 11:16 As consumers' disposable incomes dwindle, they are flocking to buy low-cost netbook PCs, driving global shipments up by 68.5% in 2009 and by a 2,424% in 2008, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Intel says no plans to develop chipset solutions for WiMAX CPE products Apr 24, 14:37 Intel currently has no plans to step into the development of chipset solutions for WiMAX CPE (customer premise equipment) products, but will focus on solutions for WiMAX modules used in notebooks and netbooks, Lil Mohan, managing director of Intel's WiMAX program, said during a recent 4G mobile technology forum held in Taipei. Read more |
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Intel GN40 netbooks held back by Windows XP Apr 22, 17:19 One of the main selling points of Intel's Atom N280 processor and GN40 chipset bundle for netbooks is enhanced 3D graphics performance and hardware video decoding, but some of these new features make use of DirectX 10 and DXVA 2.0 (DirectX Video Acceleration 2.0) APIs which require Windows Vista or later. Of course most netbooks are still shipping with Windows XP. Read more |
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Nvidia Ion still faces obstacles, say Taiwan vendors Apr 8, 15:55 While Acer has adopted Nvidia's Ion platform for its new Acer AspireRevo (Hornet) nettop, other Taiwan-based PC vendors do not plan to follow suit for the time being due to concerns about Intel's opposition and high costs, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Nvidia CEO rumored to pay visit to Taiwan on April 20 Apr 1, 16:34 Jen-Hsun Huang, CEO and president of Nvidia, plans to pay a visit to Taiwan on April 20 to visit foundry partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and several motherboard and graphics card manufacturers, according to industry sources. Huang is also scheduled to meet with Chen Wen-chi, president of VIA Technologies, rumors suggest. Read more |
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AMD to launch entry-level desktop platform before September Mar 31, 17:00 AMD has revealed to its Taiwan motherboard partners that Pisces, a new entry-level desktop platform based on its Athlon II processors (Propus, Rana and Regor) and the new 55nm-based 780G+ IGP chipset (ATI Radeon HD 4200 GPU), is scheduled to be released before September this year. Read more |
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Lanner announces three new appliances featuring Intel Xeon 5500 platform Mar 31, 16:50 Lanner Electronics has announced three new rackmount systems built with the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, based on the Nehalem microarchitecture. Read more |
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Intel accused of using gamesmanship to force Nvidia out of the market, Drew Henry discusses Nvidia counter suit Mar 27, 17:10 Nvidia has officially filed a counter suit with the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware against Intel for breach of contract. In the suit, Nvidia accused Intel of making an opportunistic bid to redefine the terms of their 2004 cross-licensing agreement in order to make it impossible for Nvidia to make any kind of chipset covered by the license, while "conveniently" preserving Intel's access to Nvidia's IP portfolio. Read more |
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Compal Communications braces for cloudy shipment outlook in 2H09, says paper Newswatch - Mar 23, 14:02 Taiwan ODM handset maker Compal Communications is bracing for a cloudy shipment outlook in the second half of 2009 as the company will be forced to postpone its shipments of smartphones to Palm from mid-year to the end of the year and to see smartphone orders from Motorola cut substantially, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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SiS sees 2008 losses expand; to reduce capital Mar 18, 15:19 Taiwan's Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced net losses of NT$6.29 billion (US$183.76 million) or NT$4.49 per share for 2008. The chipset maker plans to reduce its capital by 45.15% to NT$7.69 billion in an attempt to cover the loss. Read more |
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SiS to supply chipset to Pegatron for Asustek nettop, says paper Newswatch - Mar 17, 14:03 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has recently gained orders from Pegatron Technology to supply 100,000 chipsets for Asustek Computer's Atom-based nettop products, according to a Chinese-language Apply Daily report. Read more |
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SiS joins power forward initiative to assist in delivering power-efficient computing platforms Mar 13, 13:58 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced its joining of the Power Forward Initiative (PFI) and plans to offer common power format (CPF) design solutions for its chipset, motherboard, reference design and systems customers. Read more |
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VIA announces VX855 MSP for SFF and mobile PCs Mar 13, 13:54 VIA Technologies has announced the VIA VX855 media system processor (MSP) – a power efficient, all-in-one chipset that addresses the key performance and entertainment requirements of small form factor (SFF) and mobile PC systems. Read more |
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MediaTek enters development of Windows Mobile-enabled chipset solutions for smartphones, say sources Mar 13, 13:50 Microsoft has teamed up with Taiwan-based IC design house MediaTek to develop Windows Mobile-enabled chipset solutions for smartphones, aiming to push 3G handsets built with MediaTek's solutions to the market in the third quarter at the earliest, according to market sources. Read more |
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SiS to benefit from notebook rush orders, says paper Newswatch - Mar 9, 16:33 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has recently placed large volume of extra orders with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) to fulfill a shortage of its M672 chipsets for low-price notebooks, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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SiS sees on-month increase in January revenues; unveils new HDTV multimedia chipset Mar 6, 15:53 Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced revenues of NT$177 million (US$5.1 million) for February this year, an increase of 35% compared to NT$131 million in January. Read more |
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Integrated graphics chip market to disappear by 2012, says Jon Peddie Research Mar 6, 10:29 Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has announced a new study that indicates the end of the market for IGPs. Read more |
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Intel and TSMC to make 'strategic announcement' Mar 2, 12:29 Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are expected to hold a joint press conference on Monday in the US to make a "strategic announcement." Read more |
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MediaTek shipping 3G chipset samples to handset clients Feb 26, 15:55 MediaTek is sampling its first smartphone solution, the MT6516, to clients for design-in, and is expected to begin volume production of the chipset, which supports both WCDMA and TD-SCDMA standards, in the third quarter at the earliest. Read more |
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