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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Monday, November 23, 2009
02:08 (GMT+8)
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Intel announces new HPC CPU for 1H10 Nov 16, 14:49 Intel has announced new technologies that it says will better equip scientists, researchers and engineers with the computing power to speed up science and engineering projects such as the development of new drugs and climate change research. Read more |
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Jentech Precision to roll out heat spreaders for CPUs and graphics cards Nov 13, 17:39 Taiwan-based Jentech Precision Industrial, a supplier of thermal heat spreaders for game consoles, will also venture into the production of heat spreaders for CPUs and graphics cards soon and expects to see concrete results in 2010, according to the company. Read more |
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Intel to launch four Arrandale CPUs for mainstream notebooks in January 2010 Nov 13, 17:09 Intel plans to launch four 32nm dual-core Arrandale CPUs (Calpella platform), the Core i5-520M, Core i5-430M, Core i3-350M and Core i3-330M, in the first half of January 2010 for the mainstream notebook segment, according to sources from notebook players. Read more |
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Intel to launch three Arrandale CPUs for ultra-thin notebooks in 1H10 Nov 12, 15:08 Intel plans to launch three 32nm dual-core Arrandale CPUs (Calpella platform), the Core i7-640UM (1.2GHz), Core i7-620UM (1.06GHz) and Core i5-520UM (1.06GHz) with price in thousand-unit tray quantities of US$305, US$278 and US$241, respectively, in the first half of 2010 for ultra-thin notebooks, and will launch more CPUs for the market in the third quarter of 2010, according to sources from notebook players. Read more |
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AMD reveals future platform lineups Nov 12, 14:32 AMD has announced new details on its platform roadmap at the 2009 Financial Analyst Day, where senior executives, including president and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Meyer, discussed AMD's strategy for sustained success and growth in 2010 and beyond. Read more |
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Global PC processor shipments jump 23% sequentially in 3Q09, says IDC Nov 10, 16:57 Worldwide PC processor shipments in the third quarter of 2009 rose substantially by an all-time record level for a single quarter, according to data from IDC. PC processor unit shipments in the third quarter rose 23% compared to the second quarter, approximately double the typical growth in unit shipments for the period. In terms of revenues, the PC processor market grew more than 14% on quarter to US$7.4 billion, said IDC. Read more |
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AMD readies 2 desktop platforms for May 2010 Nov 4, 16:52 AMD plans to announce a new high-end desktop platform (Leo) and mainstream platform (Dorado) in May of 2010, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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VIA introduces next generation Nano 3000 series processors Nov 4, 16:48 VIA Technologies has introduced its new VIA Nano 3000 series processors, bringing digital media performance and low power consumption to Windows 7-based ultra-thin notebook and all-in-one desktop PC markets. Based on the 64-bit superscalar Isaiah architecture, VIA Nano 3000 series processors support playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD video, while delivering low power consumption resulting in longer battery life. Read more |
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NPC likely to receive FC substrate backend orders from Intel after NGK stops its supply Nov 3, 16:15 IC substrate supplier Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board (NPC) may see weaker order volumes in the short term because its Japan-based strategic partner NGK Spark Plugs has announced that it will stop supplying flip-chip (FC) substrates to Intel at the end of March 2010, according to market watchers. However, NPC is expected to grab backend orders from Intel in the future, the sources added. Read more |
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AMD updates CPU schedules Nov 2, 16:41 AMD has updated schedule to phase out several Phenom II X4 900 series CPUs, while launch a new model in 2010, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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AMD announces new Athlon II processors Oct 20, 17:07 AMD has announced several new AMD Athlon II processors, with AMD including dual-, triple- and quad-core processors to meet a range of computing needs. The company noted that the newly launched processors deliver variety and value to OEMs and system builders as the market shifts to power-efficient PC designs optimized for Windows 7.1. 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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Taiwan-based processor firm DMP Electronics launches US$100 netbook Oct 7, 17:13 Taiwan-based DMP Electronics has launched a US$100 netbook, the Edubook, that will be shipped to overseas markets in component form to be assembled by partners in other countries to save customs duties or meet import requirements. The netbook can be separated into about 10 different modules and components, and then be built up again in around 10 minutes using 30 steps. Read more |
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Topoint shipping micro drill bits to Japan Oct 1, 17:03 Taiwan-based drill bit maker Topoint Technology has begun shipping its micro drill bits to three Japan-based IC substrate makers, which will help boost the company's market share in Japan to 5% in 2010 from 2% projected for 2009, according to market sources. Read more |
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Intel to offer dual-core CPUs for ultra-thin notebook platform Sep 29, 14:28 Intel plans to upgrade its ultra-thin notebook platform to include dual-core CPUs in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to sources at notebook makers. 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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IDF San Francisco: Moore's Law marches on at Intel Sep 23, 17:08 Intel president and CEO Paul Otellini has displayed a silicon wafer containing its first working chips built on 22nm process technology. The 22nm test circuits include both SRAM memory as well as logic circuits to be used in future Intel processors, according to Intel. 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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Intel CPU domination reaches four-year high in 2Q09, says iSuppli Sep 15, 16:15 Intel managed to expand its lead in the global processor market to levels not seen in nearly four years in the second quarter of 2009, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Intel introduces Core i7, Xeon 3400 and Core i5 processors Sep 8, 16:43 Intel has introduced several high-performance desktop and server processors – the new Intel Core i5 processor family, two new Intel Core i7 processors and the Intel Xeon processor 3400 series bring Intel's latest Nehalem microarchitecture to mainstream desktop and entry server markets. Read more |
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Motherboard makers pessimistic about new CPU force from Japan Sep 8, 15:33 Taiwan-based motherboard makers hold a pessimistic attitude toward recent news that several Japan-based semiconductor players plan to form alliance to develop a new CPU architecture and cut off their heavy dependence on x86 CPUs, due to uncertainties in terms of the total costs of R&D manpower and funding. Read more |
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AMD announces new six-core server processor Sep 1, 16:20 AMD has announced the immediate availability of the new six-core AMD Opteron EE processor at 40W ACP. Read more |
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Taiwan market: New Intel desktop platform to be announced on September 8 Aug 31, 12:26 Intel's upcoming Core i5-750, Core i7-860 and Core i7-870 CPUs as well as P55 chipsets are expected to be announced on September 8, 2009, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Asustek set to launch ultra-thin notebooks using new Intel CPUs Aug 31, 12:25 Asustek Computer plans to launch two new ultra-thin notebooks using Intel's upcoming 45nm Celeron 743 and SU2300 CPUs on September 7, 2009, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Early sales of Core i5 and i7 CPUs unlikely to stop despite Intel warning, say sources Aug 20, 16:49 Although Intel is asking vendors to stop selling socket 1156-based CPUs - as well as P55-based motherboards - that it has not yet officially launched, retailers are unlikely to listen because demand is hot, according to industry sources. Read more |
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CPU socket maker Lotes expands capacity for Intel Calpella platform Aug 20, 15:35 Taiwan-based Lotes, a maker of sockets for CPU, memory and other PC components, expects its expanded capacity will be fully ready in September to handle Intel's Calpella platform orders. Read more |
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Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs already selling in some channels Aug 17, 14:21 Intel's socket 1156-based CPUs - Core i5-750, Core i7-860 and Core i7-870 - as well as Intel P55-based motherboards, are already available in small volumes in some retail channels in Taiwan and China about a month ahead of the CPUs' official launch expected on September 6, 2009, according to market sources. Read more |
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Adlink announces Intel dual-core CPU SBC Aug 13, 16:38 Adlink Technology has announced the NuPRO-730, its first PICMG 1.0-based full-size single board computer (SBC). Read more |
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AMD announces new desktop quad-core Black Edition processor Aug 13, 15:51 AMD has announced a quad-core processor for desktops, the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition. Read more |
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AMD adds new dual-core CPUs to embedded BGA client platform Aug 12, 16:57 AMD has announced immediate availability of two new dual-core, 18W TDP processors for the scalable ASB1 BGA embedded client platform, the Turion Neo X2 processor Model L625 and the Athlon Neo X2 processor Model L325. Read more |
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Intel x86 CPU market share rose to 80% in 2Q09 Aug 10, 11:50 Intel's share of the x86 CPU market rose to 80.5% in the second quarter of 2009, up from 78.2% in the first, thanks to price cuts for its desktop CPUs and the recovery of some CPU shortages, according to market sources citing figures from research firm Mercury Research. Read more |
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Intel to launch 32nm Arrandale CPUs in 1Q10 Jul 24, 17:10 Intel will launch its Calpella notebook platform during the period from September 29-October 23, and is planning to launch 32nm Arrandale CPUs in the first quarter of 2010, according to sources at notebook makers. Read more |
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Digitimes Insight: Intel Pine Trail launch to delay Jul 21, 14:23 Intel showcased its next-generation netbook CPU, the Atom N450, at Computex Taipei 2009, with plans to launch it later this year. But since then nothing much has been heard from major PC vendors about developing new systems based on the 45nm CPU, codenamed Pineview. Read more |
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Intel updates CPU launch schedule Jul 13, 16:16 Intel has updated its launch schedule for notebook-based Clarksfield CPUs, new CPUs for ultra-thin notebooks, desktop-based Lynnfield CPUs and several server CPUs, according to industry sources. 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 brings forward schedule for Clarkdale CPUs to 4Q09 Jun 29, 15:31 Intel has brought forward the mass-production schedule of its new 32nm processor codenamed Clarkdale to the fourth quarter of 2009 from the originally planned first quarter of 2010, according to sources from motherboard makers. Read more |
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AMD to unveil new open platform strategy with Tigris launch in September Jun 24, 16:30 AMD is scheduled to announce a new open platform strategy dubbed "AMD Vision Technology" in September, along with the launch of its next-generation notebook platform (Tigris), according to sources at notebook makers. Read more |
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Intel updates CPU phase-out schedule; to skip Havendale and go directly to Clarkdale Jun 18, 13:49 Intel recently notified its partners plans to EOL (end of life) several CPUs in the second half of 2009 and first quarter of 2010. CPUs to be phased out include the Core 2 Extreme QX9775, Core i7 940 and several Core 2 Quad, Pentium and Celeron CPUs, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel to launch new Core i7 and Celeron series CPUs in 2H09 Jun 15, 12:24 Intel plans to launch new 45nm Celeron E3000 series CPUs targeting the entry-level market in third-quarter 2009 to replace the current Celeron E1000 series The company will also release a new Core i7 CPU in the fourth quarter, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel to supply dual-core Pentium CPU in China consumer electronics stimulus program Jun 11, 16:21 Intel is cooperating with its PC partners to supply its Pentium dual-core E5200 CPU as part of China's consumer electronics stimulus program, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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Intel to launch successor to Atom N270 CPU in October at the earliest Jun 10, 15:45 Intel is scheduled to phase out its Atom N270 CPU by launching its successor – the Atom N450 – for netbooks in October at the earliest, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Share of Intel processor declines in 1Q09, says iSuppli Jun 10, 15:18 Intel's year-long streak of sequential market-share gains in the global processor business ended in the first quarter of 2009, as chief rival AMD staged a comeback, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Shuttle seeks new opportunities from all-in-one PCs Jun 4, 16:24 Wandering the halls of Computex 2009 it does not take long to realize that there has been a recent explosion of vendors trying to tap the all-in-one PC market. All the well-known, and some not so familiar, PC and motherboard vendors can be found showcasing their attempts to crack a market that, until recently, has been largely the realm of vendors specializing in niche or boutique segments. Read more |
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ARM aims to take 20% share in mobile computing CPU market in 2010, says CEO Newswatch - Jun 3, 11:08 Warren East, CEO of IP vendor ARM, expects the smartphone market to grow 15% in 2009, and the company's share in the mobile computing processor market will increase to 20% in 2010, from 1% in 2008. East said he is optimistic about the outlook of the smartphone market for the second half of 2009. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Nvidia and partners unveil Tegra-based products Jun 3, 10:54 Nvidia and industry partners have unveiled 12 new high-definition mobile Internet devices (MIDs) all powered by Nvidia's Tegra processor. These new Tegra-based devices, which include netbooks and tablets, deliver desktop-class Internet browsing with Flash video and animation acceleration, and up to 1080p video playback, highlighted Nvidia. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Intel sales chief outlines industry growth opportunities Jun 2, 17:12 Intel executive Sean Maloney today (June 2) said his company's relentless commitment to innovation will help drive tremendous future growth throughout the computing and communications industries, particularly in mobile and wireless. 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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Nvidia's 5-year plan coming to fruition as GPU compute goes mainstream, Q&A with Ujesh Desai, vice president of product marketing Jun 2, 11:55 Nvidia built its name around satisfying PC gamers' desire for better graphics, higher resolutions, and higher frame rates, from one GPU generation to the next. But around five years ago the Santa Clara-based chipmaker started looking beyond just 3D performance to a future where GPUs could be used for more than just rendering graphics. 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 move desktop CPU production to 45nm process in 3Q09 May 22, 16:47 AMD plans to move production of its desktop CPUs to its 45nm node process in the third quarter, helping to reduce costs, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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