Last update: Friday 8 June 2012 [29 news items]
Innovative and market-leading designs help Compuware stay ahead in the server PSU market
Jun 8, 09:10
Compuware Technology, a Taiwan-based server power supply unit maker that was founded in September of 2004, currently has about 300 employees worldwide and is targeting its business...
Computex 2012: Asus Taichi features a BOM of around US$900, OEMs estimate
Jun 8, 01:25
Asustek Computer has unveiled its latest ultrabook innovation with the announcement of Asus Taichi – a tablet PC and ultrabook hybrid with a top cover that is itself a double-sided...
Computex 2012: AMD targets US$599-899 range for APU-based ultrathin notebooks
Jun 8, 01:20
While AMD announced the latest E-series accelerated processing units (APU) for its ultrathin notebook design to compete against Intel's ultrabook plans, John Taylor, director of Global...
Computex 2012: Intel pushing ultrabooks in both mainstream and emerging markets
Jun 8, 01:10
To accelerate the penetration of its second-generation ultrabook, Intel has come up with a plan to promote the machines in emerging markets.
Computex 2012: Microsoft cooperates with Quanta over private cloud solution
Jun 8, 01:05
During a keynote address at Computex 2012, Steven Guggenheimer, corporate vice president of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) division at Microsoft, demonstrated the breadth...
Computex 2012: Gigabyte to develop smartphones with larger screens and high resolutions
Jun 7, 09:30
Gigabyte, through its smartphone specialist subsidiary Gigabyte Communication, is aggressively promoting its smartphones products and is showcasing its new smartphones at Computex...
Computex 2012: AMD reveals E-series APUs to help extend notebook battery life
Jun 7, 01:00
AMD has announced the launch of its latest AMD E-series accelerated processing unit (APU) platform. Designed for essential notebook and desktop personal computers which meet basic...
Gigabyte introduces new ultrabook and smartphone at Computex Taipei 2012
Jun 6, 13:55
Gigabyte Technology maintains a well-deserved reputation as a major motherboard maker and vendor but the company has also become a talented and successful notebook designer over the...
From hardware vendor to turnkey solution provider: Q&A with Shuttle
Jun 6, 13:49
The PC hardware industry has begun to evolve rapidly in recent years. The emergence of various hardware and software solutions and platforms has enabled hardware players to differentiate...
Trend in mobile computing: Q&A with Intel's Gregory Bryant
Jun 6, 12:31
Leading up to Computex, Digitimes touched base with Intel's Gregory Bryant, VP of sales and marketing group and general manager of Intel Asia-Pacific Region, to find out more about...
Computex 2012: India-based Saankhya Labs showcasing latest TV solutions
Jun 6, 01:55
India-based fabless semiconductor company Saankhya Labs is currently showcasing its latest TV solution, the SL1001 universal TV demodulator IC, at Computex Taipei 2012. The SL1001...
Touch controller vendor Elan reports record high revenues for May
Jun 6, 01:35
Touch controller IC vendor Elan Microelectronics saw its revenues hit a record high of NT$642.27 million (US$21.37 million) in May, representing an increase of 13.6% on month and...
Computex 2012: Nvidia announces new GeForce notebook GPU lineup
Jun 6, 01:15
Nvidia has brought its next-generation Kepler graphics architecture to the top of the GeForce notebook GPU lineup, with the launch of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M.
Computex 2012: Industry shaping future of computing experiences on Intel architecture
Jun 6, 01:10
Intel senior vice president Tom Kilroy officially introduced the next wave of ultrabook systems during a keynote address at Computex Taipei 2012. Making a bold statement around the...
If ultrabooks don't take off, there are always ultra-likes
Jun 5, 11:46
Ultrabook products, strongly promoted by Intel, have been the center of attention since the second-half of 2011. However, due to obstacles in terms of retail pricing and market positioning,...
Windows and Intel, but not Wintel, take center stage at Computex
Jun 5, 11:43
Computex Taipei is set to open today with Intel and Microsoft again taking center stage, much as they have done in previous years. However, while in the glory days of the computing...
Expanding the motherboard market: Q&A with Gigabyte sales and marketing
Jun 5, 11:26
Following the recent launch of Intel's new Ivy Bridge platform, new announcements from AMD, and the growing anticipation for Windows 8, Computex 2012 will provide PC players from...
Price to become major obstacle for the standardization of Thunderbolt
Jun 5, 01:30
Although Intel has been aggressively promoting its Thunderbolt transmission technology in the PC industry, some PC players pointed out that the cost of Thunderbolt's controller chip...
Computex 2012: Delta to showcase green-energy consumer products
May 31, 16:06
Delta Electronics will highlight its green-energy consumer products and integrated services under the theme of "Smart Green Life" at Computex Taipei 2012, with product lineups...
Computex 2012: ViewSonic to unveil 21.5-inch touch screen monitor
May 24, 15:49
ViewSonic plans to unveil a 21.5-inch LED-backlight monitor with optical touch screen during Computex Taipei 2012 with volume shipments slated for September targeting the business...
Computex expected to generate trade value of US$28 billion
May 18, 01:00
Computex Taipei 2012 is scheduled for June 5-9 with 1,800 exhibitors and 5,400 booths, and is expected to attract 36,000 buyers and 10,000 professionals from overseas. The show is...
May 17, 16:21
Most DRAM module makers will use less space for product exhibition at the upcoming Computex Taipei 2012 trade fair and will also highlight more memory products for industrial controls...
Computex 2012: Irtouch claims breakthrough in infrared touch
May 14, 11:28
Beijing Irtouch Systems has claimed that it has made a breakthrough in delivering new infrared multi-touch products that have the thinnest borders in the world. The products will...
PC vendors launch products with new Ivy Bridge processors
Apr 25, 16:42
PC brand vendors have been aggressively unveiling their latest notebook products featuring Intel's third-generation Ivy Bridge-based Core processors, including Hewlett-Packard's (HP's)...
Virtual screen will be ubiquitous in 2015, says Asustek Chairman
Apr 12, 01:05
Chairman of Asustek Computer Jonney Shih, commenting on the PC industry's future, pointed out that as the PC industry is heading toward a cloud computing generation, virtual screens...
Many Ivy Bridge ultrabooks expected to be showcased at Computex Taipei
Mar 23, 11:09
PC vendors are expected to exhibit new ultrabooks equipped with Ivy Bridge processors, and Microsoft is expected to disclose more details on Windows 8 at 2012 Computex Taipei, June...
Intel and AMD low-power processors not price competitive with ARM, say notebook makers
Feb 8, 01:25
While Intel and AMD have been making efforts to develop low power processors for use in smartphones and tablet PCs, they cannot compete with solutions from ARM in terms of price,...
Jan 20, 01:00
The Taipei Computer Association (TCA) in December 2011 conducted a survey of Taiwan-based IT supply chain makers to attend the 2012 Computex about their general confidence for the...
Asustek to showcase swivel-screen notebook at 2012 Computex
Dec 9, 13:55
In line with Intel's ultrabook promotion, Asustek Computer will exhibit a notebook with combined features of ultrabooks and tablet PCs and a swivel screen through cooperation with...
ACX sees earnings up over 60% sequentially in 1Q13
Bits + chips | 6h 1min ago
Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
Bits + chips | 6h 15min ago
Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks
Displays | 6h 27min ago
3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
Displays | 7h 13min ago
NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
Displays | 7h 39min ago
AGC to release new self-adhesive glass for optical bonding used in electronic products
Displays | 7h 51min ago
eMagin enters electronic viewfinder market with OLED microdisplay
Displays | 7h 55min ago
New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
Displays | 7h 56min ago
Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
LED | 7h 59min ago
Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
IT + CE | 8h 41min ago
Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
Displays | 9h 41min ago
Sharp announces new Ultra HD TVs
Before Going to Press | 6h 27min ago
Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
Before Going to Press | 6h 35min ago
Shipment proportions of 8- and 10-megapixel lens modules on the rise, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | 6h 56min ago
Telecom operators in China expected to stop placing orders for 3.5-inch smartphones by July 2013
Before Going to Press | 7h 6min ago
Taiwan connector makers worried about competition from China-based makers
Before Going to Press | 7h 17min ago
Taiwan FPCB makers to face renewed competition from rivals in Japan
Before Going to Press | 7h 18min ago
China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
Before Going to Press | 7h 19min ago
Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
Before Going to Press | 7h 51min ago
Monitor panel pricing expected to remain stable in May
Before Going to Press | 8h 54min ago
CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
Before Going to Press | 8h 54min ago
Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | 9h 50min ago
Computex 2012: ASRock reveals the new Z77 Extreme9 motherboard
The Z77 Extreme9 motherboard combines materials and overclockable configurations. The LED design is clad in air-channeling heatsink and south bridge, delivering heat dissipation...
Photo: Company, Jun 11.
Acer has featured numerous ultrabooks at Computex 2012. The Aspire S series ultrabooks contain Acer Green Instant On which allows users to put the ultrabook to sleep, and return to...
Photo: Digitimes, Jun 8.
Asustek adds bright colors to its ultrabooks
Asustek is currently showcasing several ultrabooks at Computex 2012. The UX31E ultrabooks contain SATA 6Gb/s solid state storage. Asustek ultrabooks also feature SonicMaster technology...
Photo: Digitimes, Jun 8.
Asustek's Zenbook series ultrabooks are only 3mm thick at the front and 9mm at the rear. The devices feature the firm's exclusive Super Hybrid Engine II with instant on 2-second resume,...
Photo: Digitimes, Jun 8.
Computex 2012: Aiptek MobileCinema pico projector i50D, for iPad, iPhone and iPod
Aiptek has introduced the MobileCinema i50D plug-n-play pico projector for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. MobileCinema i50D is a 2-in-1 gadget that projects the phone content and charges...
Photo: Company, Jun 8.
From hardware vendor to turnkey solution provider: Q&A with Shuttle
The PC hardware industry has begun to evolve rapidly in recent years. The emergence of various hardware and software solutions and platforms has enabled hardware players to differentiate...
Trend in mobile computing: Q&A with Intel's Gregory Bryant
Leading up to Computex, Digitimes touched base with Intel's Gregory Bryant, VP of sales and marketing group and general manager of Intel Asia-Pacific Region, to find out more about...
Expanding the motherboard market: Q&A with Gigabyte sales and marketing
Following the recent launch of Intel's new Ivy Bridge platform, new announcements from AMD, and the growing anticipation for Windows 8, Computex 2012 will provide PC players from...
- AMD falls to 4th rank MPU supplier in 2012, says IC Insights
- Revenues for drivers in LED general lighting applications to triple, says IMS Research
- Supply chain to begin volume shipments of new Xbox console orders in 3Q13
- MediaTek 2Q13 sales likely to beat guidance
- Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
- Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels
- Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013
- China market: Third-party e-payment services generate CNY1.2 trillion in 1Q13 total trade value, says Analysys
- China market: Online advertising valued at CNY18 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Touch screen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong performance in May
- AUO publishes 65-inch Full HD OLED panel technology paper at SID Display Week
- Taiwan networking device makers see decreasing profit-to-R&D spending ratio
- Win Semi expects to post double-digit revenue growth in 2013
- LED maker Epistar expects more revenues from lighting applications in 3Q13
- TSMC presence in advance process market remains strong
- Chicony seeks growth from non-notebook product lines
- Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
- LED firms to lower prices through improved technology
- Commentary: High-end LED lighting in demand
- Digitimes Research: Europe solar trade tariffs may slow down market growth
- BenQ Materials expects performance to improve in 2Q13
- TV panel pricing expected to further drop in May, says WitsView
- Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms
- TPK expected to see decline in touch screen notebook market share during 2Q13
- Taiwan attracts January-April foreign direct investment of over US$1.5 billion
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- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Clientron to exhibit its latest Zero/Thin Client and POS solutions along with the full product line at Computex Taipei 2013
- DIGIEVER partnership with EverFocus for better professional network surveillance solutions
- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- 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
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
21-May-2013 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 8383.05 | +6.00 | +0.07% |
| TSE electronic | 316.85 | +0.06 | +0.02% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 120.38 | +0.64 | +0.53% |
| OTC electronic | 144.61 | +0.55 | +0.38% |
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal
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2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto's cafe booth
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Delta LED light bulbs
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
Photo: Company, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan Internationbal Lighting Show: Epistar applications for agricultural lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Everlight residential LED lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto LED strip lamp
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...
Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...
MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...
Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- 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...
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 tablet market
Digitimes Research remains conservative about the prospects for the period, with half-year shipments projected to reach 49.18 million units and whole-year shipments being revised downward to 88.69 million units.
- Trends in the China video market
In addition to strong potential video content demand in China, the market has developed rapidly due to government intervention and delays in establishing copyright protections.
- 4Q12 trends in the Greater China touch panel industry
In the second half of 2012, the market focus is on the iPhone 5, which uses in-cell touch screen technology. Due to the integration of display panels and touch panel functions, the high technological threshold will mean Taiwan touch panel makers are unable to enter the iPhone supply chain.