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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Monday, November 23, 2009
12:39 (GMT+8)
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Dell outsourcing Mini 3 smartphones to Foxconn, and MIDs to Qisda, says paper Newswatch - Nov 17, 12:03 Dell is outsourcing the production of its Mini 3 smartphones to the Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) Group and also plans to outsource the production of its MID products to Qisda, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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Ultra mobile device shipments to hit 385 million in 2014, says ABI Research Oct 27, 16:56 ABI Research expects the ultra mobile device (UMD) market – ultra mobile PCs (UMPCs), netbooks, MIDs and mobile consumer electronics devices – to reach 385 million units shipped in 2014. The diversity of form factors and device types will likely continue as vendors look to meet the unique preferences of particular markets. Read more |
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Elpida develops 2Gb DDR2 mobile RAM Sep 28, 16:29 Elpida Memory has announced it has developed its first 2Gb DDR2 mobile RAM for mobile applications such as smartphones, netbooks and mobile Internet devices (MIDs). Sample shipments are expected to begin in October with the start-up of mass production scheduled for the first half of 2010. Read more |
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Inventec to begin shipping smartphones to Europe in 4Q09 Sep 25, 10:25 Inventec will begin shipping Windows Mobile-based smartphones to markets in Europe in the fourth quarter, marking a major milestone in the development of the notebook maker's OEM handset business, according to market sources. Read more |
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Taiwan hardware vendors pondering new-generation netbooks Sep 21, 14:11 Taiwan-based netbook vendors are pondering the launch of non-Wintel architecture netbooks as part of their netbook lineups for 2010, according to sources at Taiwan notebook makers. Read more |
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ITRI unveils integrated WiMAX/Android device Sep 4, 16:42 The Taiwan government-backed Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has unveiled an in-house developed mobile device integrating WiMAX technology and the Android platform. Read more |
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Nokia to develop Maemo platform-based handheld devices for high-end segment Sep 4, 14:57 Nokia will focus on the development of Maemo platform-based mobile Internet devices (MIDs) for the high-end mobile computing segment in addition to Symbian-based devices for the mass market, according to Jonas Geust, vice president, Nokia N-series players. Read more |
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Hynix introduces 4Gb mobile DRAM for MIDs Aug 10, 09:44 Hynix Semiconductor has introduced its 4-gigabits (4Gb) mobile DDR SDRAM supported on Intel's Moorestown platform for mobile Internet devices (MIDs), with mass production slated for the third quarter of 2009. Read more |
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Intel to unveil new product roadmap at IDF San Francisco Jul 17, 12:28 Intel is expected to unveil its new product roadmap as well as new technology innovations at the upcoming IDF to be held in San Francisco from September 22-24, according to market sources. Read more |
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Wistron and Foxconn reportedly gain HP notebook orders from Inventec, says paper Newswatch - Jul 15, 16:29 Hewlett-Packard (HP) reportedly will transfer its enterprise notebooks orders for 2010 to Wistron and Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) from Inventec, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report citing sources from component makers. Read more |
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Taiwan market: BenQ launches Windows XP MID Jul 10, 16:27 BenQ has launched an Intel-based mobile Internet device (MID) in the Taiwan market in cooperation Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET). Read more |
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Intel reportedly in talks with Google on Android-based MIDs Jul 10, 12:37 Intel is reportedly in talks with Google to support the Android platform on Intel-based mobile Internet devices (MIDs), according to sources from Taiwan-based MID makers. Read more |
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Acer to launch 3D notebook at the end of October, new netbook for 3Q10 Jun 8, 16:40 Acer plans to launch a 15.6-inch 3D notebook, which the company jointly developed with Wistron, at the end of October 2009, according to Campbell Kan, vice president of Acer's mobile computing business unit. Read more |
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MID sales a lot lower than Intel estimates, say MID makers Jun 5, 10:58 Global sales of Intel-based mobile Internet devices (MIDs) since the launch of the Menlow platform have been less than 30,000 units, a lot lower than Intel's estimate of 150,000-200,000 units, according to sources at MID makers. Read more |
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Computex promises to deliver on the mobile front Jun 3, 12:30 While Intel appears to be stepping away from the netbook market for the moment, ARM-based competitors are stepping in. 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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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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ECS reports profits for 1Q09 May 18, 11:23 First-tier motherboard maker Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) benefited from increasing notebook shipments and cost-reductions in the first-quarter and has announced consolidated revenues of NT$17.25 billion (US$522.61 million) with a net profit after tax of NT$204 million, equivalent to an EPS of NT$0.17. Read more |
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Compal cutting R&D support for MIDs Apr 22, 16:15 Compal Electronics has reduced its R&D resources specifically allocated for MIDs (mobile Internet devices) due to the uncertain business outlook for the segment, according to industry sources. Read more |
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IDF Beijing: Intel reveals new processors for mobiles and servers Apr 8, 17:03 Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Intel's introduction of its Atom processor family, Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group, introduced two new processors for mobile Internet devices (MIDs) and several other milestones during his keynote at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Beijing. Read more |
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China market: ARM-based white-box MIDs capping sales of Atom-enabled models Mar 30, 12:40 Sales of Intel Atom-based MID (mobile Internet device) products in the China market will be constrained further now that makers in China have begun to launch ARM-based models at prices around a quarter of branded Atom models, according to sources at retail channels in China. Read more |
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LitePoint to focus marketing on smartphone, MID and notebook sectors Mar 27, 15:34 Wireless testing solutions provider LitePoint will focus its marketing on the smartphone segment, which is expected to grow 25-30% worldwide in 2009 despite a projected slowdown for the overall handset industry, according to company vice president Rob Brownstein. The company will also target the MID (mobile Internet device) and netbook/notebook sectors due to rising demand for integrated multiple wireless communication solutions on portable devices. Read more |
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Intel postpones the launch of new Menlow Atom CPUs to mid-April Mar 23, 12:00 Intel has postponed the launch of its Atom Z550 and Z515 CPUs for mobile Internet devices (MIDs) to mid-April, according to sources at MID makers. Read more |
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MID shipments to rise nearly eightfold by 2012, says iSuppli Mar 13, 10:47 The definition of the mobile Internet device (MID) may be somewhat nebulous, given the category overlaps multiple products, ranging from some ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs) to certain portable media players (PMPs). However, there's nothing nebulous about the MID growth opportunity, with global unit shipments expected to expand by nearly a factor of eight from 2007 to 2012, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Huawei to push sales of half-sized 3.5G modules to Taiwan netbook and MID makers Mar 10, 11:48 China-based Huawei Technologies plans to push sales of its latest half-sized 3.5G-enabled module, the EM775, to Taiwan netbook and MID (mobile Internet device) makers, with volume shipments to begin in April, according to company sources. Read more |
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Global demand for 50 billion Internet connected devices in 2020, says Ericsson Taiwan Mar 4, 11:15 There will be estimated global demand for 50 billion Internet connected devices of various types in 2020, including handsets, desktop PCs, notebooks, MIDs (mobile Internet devices), digital cameras and other kinds of consumer electronics products, and this will afford a large volume of business opportunities for Taiwan-based hardware makers, according to Ericsson Taiwan president Stefan Johansson. Read more |
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China white-box notebook and netbook shipments may reach 500,000 units in 2H09 Feb 27, 16:37 China's white-box notebook shipments have a chance to reach 500,000 units per month in the second half of 2009 as more makers join the market, according to market sources in China. Read more |
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Nvidia announces US$99 MID platform Feb 17, 17:12 Nvidia has introduced a new platform, based on the Nvidia Tegra 600-series computer-on-a-chip, that enables a US$99, always-on, always-connected HD mobile Internet device (MID) that it claims can go days between battery charges. Read more |
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Intel reaffirms commitment to Moorestown and WiMAX Feb 17, 13:40 While some of Intel's Taiwan partners in Taiwan have quietly raised concerns about Intel's future commitment to Moorestown and WiMAX, Intel has reiterated its long-term support for both its second-generation mobile Internet device (MID) platform platform and the next-generation wireless communication technology. Read more |
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HTC to launch Qualcomm Snapdragon-based mobile devices in 2Q09 Feb 5, 14:22 High Tech Computer (HTC) is expected to launch Qualcomm Snapdragon-based mobile devices in the second quarter of 2009, according to market sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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MIPS sees opportunities in China netbook market Jan 21, 17:12 MIPS Technologies has successfully entered the market for Linux-based netbook platforms in China, according to Mark Pittman, vice president of Asia Pacific sales at MIPS. Read more |
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Gigabyte plans to launch three 10-inch netbooks in 2Q09 Jan 12, 12:19 Gigabyte Technology is still optimistic about the potential of the notebook market despite the economic crisis and is planning to launch three 10-inch netbooks in the second quarter this year along with a self-developed 13.3-inch notebook, according to Richard Ma, vice president of the company. Read more |
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Intel stepping up Menlow Atom promotion Jan 9, 01:15 Intel is stepping up moves to promote its low-power consumption Menlow platform (Atom) and to clear inventories in preparation for the launch of its successor, Moorestown, which is expected to be launched in October, according to sources at notebook makers. Read more |
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ECS to reorganize business Dec 25, 01:10 Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) is reported to have started reorganizing its motherboard business and is planning to hire an ex-assistant president from Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) to handle its global channel sales business, according to motherboard industry sources. Read more |
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PC makers conservative about Intel Moblin open source software for Atom Dec 24, 16:46 Although Intel signed an agreement with Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to establish a Moblin (Mobile Linux) enabling center in October. The center was set up to provide assistance in developing open source software and applications optimized for Atom processor-based devices, but so far, not a single Taiwan-based PC maker has joined the project, according to sources at PC vendors. Read more |
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MSI netbooks featuring Intel MID platform to be showcased at CES Dec 4, 12:34 Micro-Star International (MSI) plans to showcase its 10.2-inch Wind Notebook U110 and U115 models, which adopt Intel Intel's Menlow platform for mobile Internet devices (MID), at CES 2009 in January next year, according to sources at the industry. Read more |
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Hynix announces development of 2Gb mobile DRAM Dec 3, 15:20 Hynix Semiconductor has announced the development of 2Gb mobile DRAM chips using 54nm process technology. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Gigabyte cooperates with Chunghwa Telecom to launch MID bundle deal Nov 25, 14:38 Gigabyte Technology will cooperate with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to bundle its M528 Mobile Internet Device (MID) along with mobile Internet services in December, according to the companies. Read more |
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Socle expected to enter MID market with ARM11 platform Nov 24, 17:08 After announcing its cooperation plans with ARM, Socle Technology has proclaimed its ARM11 platform built on Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing's 65nm technology has reached 1GHz, the highest in the industry. Read more |
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Intel to launch Menlow Refresh platform for MIDs in March 2009 Nov 4, 12:31 Before launching its next generation mobile Internet device (MID) platform Moorestown, Intel is planning to launch a Menlow Refresh platform in March next year, which should deliver better performance than its current Menlow platform, according to sources in the MID industry. Read more |
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Dell Inspiron Mini 12 to debut in Japan soon Oct 27, 16:42 Hot on the heals of Inventec subsidiary Kojinsha (KJS) who recently launched 7- and 8.9-inch mini-notebooks based on Intel's low-power consumption Atom Z5x0 (Silverthorne) CPUs, rather than the N270 (Diamondville) found in most netbooks, Dell Japan is planning to launch the Inspiron Mini 12 on October 29 featuring a 12.1-inch LCD panel and either the Atom Z520 or Z530 processors. Read more |
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Inventec subsidiary launches not-so-MIDs Oct 24, 17:07 Kojinsha (KJS), a Japan-based mini notebook brand subsidiary of Inventec has launched Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) using 7- and 8.9-inch panels. Read more |
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USI announces MID product Oct 22, 15:57 Universal Scientific Industrial (USI) has announced a new Mobile Internet Device (MID) product featuring a 5-inch touch screen. Read more |
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IDF Taiwan: Asustek chairman conservative about MID potential Oct 21, 16:41 Following the release of more details of Intel's second generation Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform, Moorestown, Asustek Computer chairman, Jonney Shih, commented that the MID market is still warming up and future growth will depend on the price, design, software support and the standardization of WiMAX technology. Read more |
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Ericsson collaborates with Intel to bring HSPA to mobile Internet devices (MIDs) Oct 20, 17:05 Ericsson has announced that it is collaborating with Intel to bring HSPA mobile data solutions to mobile Internet devices (MIDs). Ericsson is thereby extending its 3G mobile broadband technology from notebooks to a range of pocketable devices with various purposes. Read more |
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ARM-based MID products to hit the market in 2009: Q&A with Warren East, CEO of ARM Sep 30, 15:39 ARM Holdings recently held its annual board meeting for 2008 in Taipei, highlighting the importance of the Taiwan market to its long-term business deployment. Digitimes took the opportunity to interview ARM CEO Warren East about ARM's business prospects and future technology roadmaps. Read more |
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Gigabyte will not cut motherboard prices, says company VP Sep 26, 16:11 Gigabyte Technology will not follow recent moves by rival Asustek Computer to cut its motherboard prices, according to Richard Ma, vice president of Gigabyte. Read more |
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Moblin to be major Linux player in MID market Sep 25, 11:55 The Mobile Internet Device (MID) market is shaping up as a very promising greenfield opportunity for mobile operating system vendors to find new outlets for their products. Linux will be an important part of this market from the start and will be championed by solutions such as Moblin and Maemo. ABI Research expects that by 2013, 86 million Linux-enabled MID products will ship per annum, with Moblin taking 42% of the market. Read more |
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Quanta is focusing on develop own-brand non-notebook products Sep 1, 14:39 First-tier notebook maker Quanta Computer is planning to head toward promoting own-brand products by expanding into branded wireless Internet applications, which Barry Lam, chairman of Quanta, stressed will not impact its OEM notebook business. Read more |
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Intel expected to ship over 20 million Atom processors this year, says paper Newswatch - Aug 22, 12:20 With more PC vendors starting to join the netbook market, Intel is expanding its Atom processor capacity and is expected to ship up to 20 million units this year, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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