Last update: Monday 21 January 2013 [65 news items]
Apr 22, 15:21
Taiwan-based multi-function peripheral (MFP) maker, Primax Electronics saw consolidated revenues of NT$28.7 billion (US$914.74 million) for 2009 with a net profit of NT$950 million...
Notebook keyboard makers see growth in March revenues
Apr 13, 14:37
Taiwan-based notebook keyboard makers Chicony Electronics, Sunrex Technology and Darfon Electronics have all seen revenue growth for March 2010.
Notebook keyboard makers expect 10% or lower drops in 1Q10 revenues
Mar 18, 15:52
Taiwan-based notebook keyboard makers Chicony Electronics, Sunrex Technology and Darfon Electronics expect 10% or lower sequential drops in their first-quarter revenues.
Darfon expects strong shipment growth for notebook and panel component product lines in 2010
Mar 11, 12:34
Notebook keyboard and panel component maker Darfon Electronics expects its keyboard shipments in 2010 to grow 30% on year, while LCD inverter and LED converter shipments are to grow...
Acer to launch a frameless-screen ultra-thin notebook with touch keyboard in 2H10
Mar 8, 15:48
Acer plans to launch a new ultra-thin notebook that will feature a touch keyboard and use the back of the panel's glass substrate as the cover in the second half of 2010, according...
Chicony, Sunrex see increased shipments of notebook keyboards in January 2010
Feb 12, 15:27
Notebook keyboard makers Chicony Electronics and Sunrex Technology witnessed increased keyboard shipments in January 2010 due to urgent orders from notebook makers, according to the...
Chicony and Sunrex to see revenues drop in 1Q10
Jan 28, 15:16
Taiwan-based notebook keyboard makers Sunrex Technology and Chicony Electronics expect to see sequential drops in their first-quarter 2010 revenues, but declines will be smaller...
Notebook keyboard maker Sunrex to enter IMR chassis market, says paper
Newswatch - Nov 23, 13:58
Taiwan-based notebook keyboard maker Sunrex Technology will enter the in-mold roller (IMR) treated chassis market in 2010, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times...
Asustek delays Eee Keyboard launch
Nov 6, 15:33
Asustek Computer has delayed the launch of its Eee Keyboard, which the company originally said would be launched in the US and Europe in October of 2009 because the device has not...
Ene to ship over 10 million notebook keyboard sensors in 2009
Newswatch - Oct 19, 14:40
Taiwan-based IC design house Ene Technology is expected to ship more than 10 million notebook keyboard sensors in 2009, up about nine times from the volume in 2008, according to industry...
Chicony, Kye see growth, while Sunrex sees drop in August 2009 revenues
Sep 10, 17:00
PC peripheral maker Chicony Electronics has posted consolidated revenues of NT$5.16 billion (US$157.82 million) for August 2009, growths of 8.4% on month and 8.9% on year, while Sunrex...
Asustek to launch Ion-based nettop in September and Eee Keyboard in October
Aug 21, 15:22
Asustek Computer will launch Nvidia Ion-based Eee Box and Eee Top all-in-one PC, as well as two ultra-thin notebooks under its U/UX series line in September. The company will also...
Chicony, Sunrex and KYE to see 20-30% sequential revenue growth in 3Q09
Aug 11, 15:03
PC peripheral makers Chicony Electronics, Sunrex Technology and KYE Systems are expected to see 20-30% sequential growth in their third quarter 2009 revenues, according to market...
Taiwan keyboard and mouse players suffer on-month revenue drop in May
Jun 11, 17:16
Taiwan-based keyboard and mouse makers and vendors Chicony Electronics, Sunrex Technology, Darfon Electronics and KYE Systems all suffered on-month revenue drops in May 2009.
Everlight receives handset keyboard backlighting orders from Samsung
Jun 5, 16:09
Taiwan-based LED packaging house Everlight Electronics has reportedly landed LED orders for handset keyboard backlighting from Samsung Electronics, and is further eyeing orders for...
Computex 2009: Cybernet next-generation iOne all-in-one LCD PC
Jun 3, 12:20
Cybernet Manufacturing and its subsidiary Space Technology have announced the availability of the next-generation all-in-one LCD PCs, the new iOne series. The company will be exhibiting...

Thermaltake to launch new brand for e-sports market
May 25, 15:14
Taiwan-based chassis, PC accessory and cooling module maker Thermaltake Technology will launch a new brand – TTeSports – to target the professional gaming (e-sports) market,...
Chicony foresees 10-15% growth in 2Q09 revenues
May 19, 10:54
Taiwan-based Chicony Electronics, the world's largest maker of PC keyboards, has received orders for shipments during the next three to six months and expects its consolidated revenues...
Notebook component maker Chicony to hand out NT$3 dividend for 2008
Stockwatch - Apr 20, 15:08
Taiwan-based notebook component supplier Chicony Electronics has decided to deal out a dividend of NT$3 (US$0.09) for its 2008 operations, including NT$2.50 in cash and NT$0.50 in...
Darfon eyes growth in notebook applications and small-size MLCCs
Mar 16, 17:08
Darfon will strengthen its deployment for notebook applications and small-size multi-layer ceramic-chip capacitors (MLCCs) for telecommunication products this year, said company president...

OCZ introduces a backlit multimedia keyboard
Feb 19, 16:36
OCZ Technology has announced the expansion of its Alchemy line of peripherals, with the introduction of the Illuminati multimedia backlit keyboard series.

Holtek to introduce touch LED keyboard controller modules in 2009, says paper
Newswatch - Feb 17, 14:55
IC design house Holtek Semiconductor and its subsidiary Yu-Faung (transliteration) Technology will together introduce touch LED keyboard controller modules, which are expected to...
Newswatch - Feb 9, 12:25
IC design house Ene Technology has reported January sales of NT$56.35 million (US$1.68 million), up 10% on month, thanks to keyboard controller orders for Acer's Aspire one, according...
Ene receives rush orders for netbook keyboard controllers from Compal, says paper
Newswatch - Jan 13, 16:32
Ene Technology recently has received rush orders from Compal Electronics for netbook keyboard controllers for use in 10-inch and 11-inch Aspire One models that Acer will launch in...
Taiwan notebook keyboard makers unconcerned that Oki Electric is expanding capacity
Dec 26, 17:06
With Japan-based Oki Electric Industry plans to double the capacity in its China keyboard plant, Taiwan notebook keyboard makers have said the expansion will not cause any threat...
Sunrex slightly lowers notebook keyboard shipments in 2008 to 46-47 million
Dec 26, 01:20
Taiwan-based notebook keyboard supplier Sunrex Technology estimates its notebook keyboard shipments in 2008 at 46-47 million units, down slightly from its earlier expectations of...
Sunrex and Chicony expect keyboard shipments in 4Q08 to hold level, says paper
Newswatch - Nov 12, 16:05
Taiwan-based notebook keyboard supplier Sunrex Technology expects its keyboard shipment sin the fourth quarter this year to maintain at 13-14 million units, the same level as in the...
Oct 15, 11:50
PC component suppliers Chicony Electronics and Sunrex Technology had booming shipments of notebook PC keyboards in the third quarter of 2008, with Chicony generating record quarterly...
Notebook keyboard suppliers Chicony and Sunrex upbeat about 4Q08
Sep 24, 01:15
Notebook keyboard suppliers Chicony Electronics and Sunrex Technology remain upbeat about demand in the fourth quarter, saying orders have been strong, and sales will remain at high...
Sunrex to ship 46-48 million notebook keyboards in 2008
Jun 30, 14:17
Taiwan-based keyboard maker Sunrex Technology expects its shipments of notebook keyboards to top 46-48 million units in 2008 compared to 34 million units shipped in 2007.
TSMC presence in advance process market remains strong
Bits + chips | 1h 46min ago
Chicony seeks growth from non-notebook product lines
IT + CE | 2h 41min ago
Taiwan April export order value slightly down on month, year, says MOEA
Bits + chips | 2h 50min ago
Global large-size panel shipments exceed 65 million units in April 2013, says WitsView
Displays | 2h 51min ago
Supply chain to begin volume shipments of new Xbox console orders in 3Q13
IT + CE | 2h 53min ago
MediaTek 2Q13 sales likely to beat guidance
Bits + chips | 3h 6min ago
Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
Mobile + telecom | 3h 8min ago
Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
Bits + chips | 3h 10min ago
Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels
Displays | 3h 12min ago
Taiwan April export order value slightly down on month, year, says MOEA
Before Going to Press | 3h 4min ago
Global large-size panel shipments exceed 65 million units in April 2013, says WitsView
Before Going to Press | 3h 8min ago
Touchscreen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong May
Before Going to Press | 3h 9min ago
Win Semi expects to post double-digit revenue growth in 2013
Before Going to Press | 3h 10min ago
TPK expected to see decline in touch screen notebook panel shipments during 2Q13
Before Going to Press | 3h 10min ago
Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms
Before Going to Press | 3h 13min ago
Epistar expects revenue proportion for LED used in lighting to rise to 30%
Before Going to Press | 3h 13min ago
HTC cooperates with KDDI to launch HTC One in Japan market
Before Going to Press | 3h 15min ago
Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013
Before Going to Press | 3h 25min ago
- Trial production of 5th-generation iPad to begin soon, say Taiwan makers
- Handset vendors in discussion over producing 6-inch and larger phones
- Taiwan component makers conservative about growth in 2H13 notebook shipments
- Taiwan-based analog IC suppliers facing increasing competition from rivals in China
- Commentary: High-end LED lighting in demand
- AUO supply of iPad mini panels in 2Q13 expected to slip sequentially
- More firms provide crystal-less USB 3.0 device controllers
- BLU makers report different results in 1Q13
- ChipMOS capex for 2013 to reach NT$2.5-2.8 billion
- BIOS designers feel the impact from weak PC market
- Apple MacBook orders to rise 20% sequentially in 2Q13
- Capella tops analog IC suppliers with highest EPS in 1Q13
- LED firms to lower prices through improved technology
- Digitimes Research: Europe solar trade tariffs may slow down market growth
- Getac aims at expanding ruggedized PC market share to 30%
- Ruggedized PC vendors eyeing 7- to 8-inch tablet market
- Wintek to reportedly set up joint venture 6G touch panel factory in China with Nanjing Panda Electronics
- China market: Several smartphone components in short supply
- Taiwan LED firms to attend Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2013
- Asia Pacific leads worldwide mobile phone sales growth in 1Q13, says Gartner
- SMA Technology sees 1Q13 revenues fall on year
- SunPower announces fiscal 2013 financial guidance
- LED plant factory market to reach US$1.2 billion in 2013, says PIDA
- Equipment maker Acter sees profits down in 1Q13
- Asustek unveils Intel 8 series motherboards
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- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- Digital Network Fuels Opportunities in Vehicle Surveillance Market
- Advantech Redefines Entry Level Network Application Platforms
- WD shipping world's first 5 mm 2.5-inch hard drive
- 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
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- 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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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
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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...
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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...
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