Solar demand in 2012 falls short of 30GW mark, says Solarbuzz

Feb 22, 10:20

Solar demand for 2012 reached just 29.0GW, an increase of only 5% on year compared to 27.7GW in 2011, according to Solarbuzz. This is the first time in a decade that on-year market...

Asustek to aim for rapid sales growth in North America in 2013

Jan 9, 22:26

Asustek Computer saw strong sales performance in North America in 2012 and is set to challenge an exponential sales growth target in 2013, according to Asustek North America's vice...

TV replacement demand stimulated by price drops

Nov 27, 12:19

TV replacement demand has been stimulated by the rapid fall in LCD TV prices. In addition, the depreciation of the Japanese yen has also given Japan-based vendors more flexibility...

Canadian Solar reports 3Q12 revenues down 6.4% on-quarter

Nov 16, 11:03

China-based solar firm, Canadian Solar, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

January-September LCD TV sales in North America grow slightly

Oct 4, 11:28

Taiwan-based supply chain makers have indicated that sales of LCD TVs in the North America market during January-September 2012 only increased slightly on year, and that LCD TV sales...

Sharp, LG slash large-size LCD TV prices in North America

Sep 10, 11:10

Japan-based TV brand Sharp recently lowered its price of 60-inch LCD TVs in the North America market. To compete, LG Electronics decided to reduce the price of its 55-inch LCD TVs...

Asia Pacific to stimulate strong year-end surge in solar demand, says Solarbuzz

Aug 28, 10:10

Solar demand from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is forecast to grow by 80% on year during second-half 2012, driven by fourth-quarter 2012 demand at the 5.3GW level, according to...

LCD TV sales remain strong in North America

Mar 2, 11:02

Having experienced a peak season in the fourth quarter of 2011, sales of LCD TVs in the North America market have remained steady recently, indicating a pick-up in demand momentum...

Amtran sees increased 4Q11 revenues

Jan 10, 15:34

Taiwan-based TV OEM firm Amtran reported December revenues of NT$6.44 billion (US$214 million). Fourth quarter revenues reached NT$19.66 billion, the highest quarterly revenues in...

Amtran 3Q11 revenues fall

Nov 1, 15:02

LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has reported third-quarter revenues of NT$7.71 billion (US$258 million), a 49.5% on-year decrease. Gross margin in the third quarter was 10.43%, slightly...

Profitability of Vizio LED light bulbs too low for Amtran

Oct 14, 11:14

Vizio, a leading LCD TV vendor in the North America market, originally planned to launch 450-lumen 7W LED light bulbs for sale through its existing retail channels but has not yet...

Increasing TV demand coming from emerging markets

Aug 2, 01:35

The economies in developed countries have been weak, which has affected shipments of TVs in 2011. Market estimates for total global shipments of TVs will be around 252 million units...

White-box players supply close to 20% of global tablet PC shipments in 1Q11

Jun 28, 01:05

White-box tablet PC players are rising quickly in the tablet PC industry with related shipments already accounting for close to 20% of global tablet PC shipments in the first quarter...

Amtran suffers 35% sequential fall in April revenues

May 11, 11:35

Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology had consolidated revenues of NT$3.523 billion (US$121 million) for April dropping 35% on month and 14.8% on year, while January-April revenues...

Vizio maintains leading position in North America LCD TV market in 2010

Feb 25, 01:15

Vizio is expected to remain in the top position in the North America LCD TV market in the 2010, according to Amtran Technology, a major maker of LCD TVs for Vizio.

DelSolar wins contract to supply PV modules in North America

Dec 31, 01:05

DelSolar announced on December 30 it has signed a contract to supply solar modules to a PV provider for the North America market. The contract includes supply terms for product quantities...

Vizio and Samsung split leadership in US TV market in 3Q10, says iSuppli

Nov 23, 15:56

In the latest twist in the battle between Vizio and Samsung Electronics for leadership in the US TV market, Vizio managed to retake the top ranking in LCD TV shipments, while Samsung...

Amtran eyeing LED lighting market

Nov 22, 14:29

Amtran Technology plans to enter the LED lighting market and will focus on household lighting systems, with products to be launched carrying prices as low as US$10 in the North America...

RIM PlayBook in North America market in 1Q11, worldwide in 2Q11

Nov 19, 01:45

Research in Motion (RIM) is scheduled to introduce its tablet PC, the PlayBook, in the North America market in the first quarter of 2011 and then worldwide in the second quarter,...

Fierce Black Friday competition sees 32-inch LCD TV price drop below US$200

Nov 18, 16:54

With demand for LCD TVs remaining weak, vendors have started a fierce price war in North America market for the upcoming Black Friday sales. Wal-Mart is providing sub-US$200 32-inch...

Global TV shipments up 26% on year in 2Q10, says DisplaySearch

Sep 6, 11:48

Overall TV shipments continued to show resilience, bouncing back from dismal 2009 levels, but there were some indications of trouble in key markets. Global TV unit shipments rose...

LCD TV orders decline amid inventory pile-up in North America

Aug 2, 15:58

LCD TV inventory levels in the North America market have piled up to 2-3 weeks higher than normal, sending channels and vendors cutting orders and system makers lowering shipment...

Global LCD monitor shipments to be flat in 2010

Jul 19, 12:19

The global LCD monitor market is expected to remain flat in 2010 due to weaker-than-expected demand in North America, Europe and China, according to sources with monitor branded ve...

LCD TV and monitor prices expected to increase 7-10% in 3Q10

Jul 15, 11:25

LCD TV and monitor brands are expected to increase their prices by 7-10% in July or August as depreciation of the euro plus limited panel price drops are already affecting their profits,...

Chinesegamer signs with Korea-based Ndoors to tap more overseas markets

May 13, 10:51

Taiwan-based Chinesegamer International has signed an agency agreement with Korea-based online gaming operator Ndoors paving the way for the local gaming software vendor to venture...

North America smartphone shipments to exceed 65 million units in 2010, says Canalys

Mar 18, 17:04

Smartphone shipments in North America totaled 47.2 million units in 2009, an increase of 27% over the volume seen in 2008, helped by a strong fourth quarter, according to Canalys...

Asia brands competing over netbook price in North America

Dec 23, 14:38

Asia-based notebook brands including Acer, Asustek Computer, Micro-Star International (MSI) and Samsung Electronics have significantly reduced their netbook prices in North America...

Acer shipments in 4Q09 expected to mainly benefit from Europe, North America

Dec 9, 16:27

Acer is expected to ship 4.5-5 million notebooks to Europe, due to growing market demand, and 3-3.5 million units to the North American market, mainly through cooperation with Best...

PVI revenues grow 264% on year in November

Dec 3, 15:09

Electrophoretic display (EPD) maker Prime View International (PVI) has posted revenues of NT$1.56 billion (US$48.6 million) for November 2009, up 20% sequentially and 264% on year.

Compal reportedly lands Sharp LCD TV orders

Oct 19, 16:47

Compal Electronics has reportedly landed LCD TV orders from Japan-based vendor Sharp for the North America market, according to market sources. Compal declined to comment on its relationships...