Last update: Sunday 29 January 2012 [55 news items]
Taiwan graphics card shipments from 2006-2012
Jan 29, 16:19
The discrete graphics card market in 2008 was dominated by two major GPU players – AMD with its ATI Radeon HD series and Nvidia with its GeForce series.
AMD to unveil 28nm Radeon HD 7950 by the end of January; Nvidia sets to catch up by April
Jan 16, 16:45
AMD, after announcing 28nm high-end Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, is set to add a new 28nm member Radeon HD 7950 by the end of January, while Nvidia, considering the yield rates of...
AMD launches 28nm processed Radeon HD 7970 graphics card
Dec 22, 14:48
AMD has launched the Radeon HD 7970 graphics card for desktop PCs, a GPU based on 28nm production technology. With the arrival of the AMD Radeon HD 7970, AMD has unleashed its new...

Computex 2011: AMD announces solution for tablet PC
Jun 2, 01:20
AMD, at its press conference at Computex 2011, announced a new 40nm Z series APU codenamed Desna to target the tablet PC market, according to Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President and...
MSI to launch 2 new tablet PCs at Computex 2011
May 12, 01:30
Micro-Star International (MSI) is set to announce two new tablet PCs – the WindPad 100A, adopting Google Android 3.0 and Nvidia Tegra 2, and WindPad 110W, adopting AMD's Brazos...
Taiwan market: Apple launches iMac starting at NT$38,900
May 5, 01:25
Apple has launched its new iMac all-in-one PC in Taiwan, featuring Intel's latest processor and Thunderbolt technology as well as AMD's Radeon GPU with pricing starting at NT$38,900...
AMD raises the bar on sub-US$100 graphics performance and image quality
Apr 27, 16:56
AMD has announced the addition of the AMD Radeon HD 6670, HD 6570 and HD 6450 graphics cards to the channel, completing the roll-out of the AMD Radeon HD 6000 family of graphics cards...
AMD to launch three new Radeon HD 6000 series cards on April 19
Apr 12, 01:25
AMD is set launch three new graphics card under its Radeon HD 6000 series - 6670, 6570 and 6450 on April 19, targeting the entry-level and mid-range markets, according to sources...
Nvidia to launch GeForce GTX 590
Mar 18, 01:25
Nvidia will release its GeForce GTX 590 graphics chip on March 22 to take on AMD's recently released AMD Radeon HD 6990, according to industry sources. The AMD Radeon HD 6990 is priced...
AMD releases dual-GPU Radeon HD 6990
Mar 8, 15:08
AMD has launched its latest dual-GPU graphics card, the Radeon HD 6990, supporting DirectX 11 and AMD's exclusive PowerTune intelligent technology to enable higher clock speeds and...
CES 2011: AMD introduces Radeon HD 6000M series GPUs for notebook
Jan 4, 16:29
AMD has introduced its next generation mobile graphics technology, the AMD Radeon HD 6000M series, delivering AMD's highest performing notebook graphics for those who want to experience...

AMD launches Radeon HD 6900 series graphics cards
Dec 16, 11:47
AMD has introduced Radeon HD 6900 series graphics. The AMD Radeon HD 6900 series of graphics cards provides gamers with an enhanced second-generation, Microsoft DirectX 11-capable...
AMD set to launch Radeon HD 6970/6950 in the third week of December
Dec 9, 02:20
As Nvidia has launched its latest GeForce GTX 570 GPU as well as reduced the price of its 400 series GPUs, AMD is set to launch its new Radeon HD 6970 and 6950 GPUs in the third week...
AMD not expected to suffer much from delay of Radeon HD 6990, say sources
Nov 16, 01:35
Although the launch of AMD's new dual-core Radeon HD 6990 GPU (Antilles) was delayed until the first quarter of 2011, sources from graphics card makers believe the issue is unlikely...
AMD announces Radeon HD 6800 series GPUs
Oct 22, 15:07
AMD has introduced the AMD Radeon HD 6800 series, designed specifically for gamers by delivering unprecedented game performance starting at US$179. The new AMD Radeon HD 6800 series...
Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 expected to perform 20% faster than 480
Oct 21, 01:40
Nvidia is preparing to launch its GF110-based GeForce GTX 580 by the end of November or early December 2010 with performance 20% faster than its current GeForce GTX 480, according...
AMD to debut Radeon HD 6000-series in October
Oct 1, 15:17
Facing the upcoming Nvidia's Fermi-series GPUs and its entry-level GeForce GT 430, aiming for an October launch, AMD has decided to announce its latest generation Radeon HD 6000-series...
AMD to delay the launch of Radeon HD 6000 series, while Nvidia drops GPU price
Sep 28, 01:45
AMD has recently postponed the launch schedule of its next-generation Radeon HD 6000 series GPUs (Southern Islands) from the original October 12 to November, according to sources...
AMD announces ATI Radeon HD 5830 graphics card
Feb 26, 16:31
AMD has introduced the ATI Radeon HD 5830 graphics card, bringing gamers the latest features from AMD and performance of the ATI Radeon HD 5800-series at a lower price than US$250.

AMD launches ATI Radeon HD 5570 graphics chip
Feb 9, 16:47
AMD has introduced the ATI Radeon HD 5570 graphics card that fully supports DirectX 11, as well as ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology. This latest offering completes a full DirectX...
AMD releases Radeon HD 5450 graphics chips
Feb 5, 17:09
AMD has announced the introduction of the ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics chip, the latest addition to the line-up of ATI Radeon HD 5000 series GPUs.
AMD Radeon HD 5830 issue found during validation process
Jan 27, 12:41
A last minute issue discovered during the validation of ATI Radon HD 5830-based reference boards has prompted AMD to postpone the cards from their scheduled launch on January 25 to...
DTF 2010: AMD introduces new graphics module for embedded systems
Jan 22, 16:12
AMD has introduced the ATI Radeon E4690 Mobile PCI Express module (MXM) for the graphics-intensive embedded systems at the Digitimes Tech Forum (DTF) 2010 in Taiwan.
AMD ATI Radeon HD 5450 and 5570 set for February launch
Jan 18, 16:04
AMD is expected to launch its latest ATI Radeon HD 5000-series graphics chips, the ATI Radeon HD 5450 in early February and ATI Radeon HD 5570 in mid-February, according to sources...
MSI launches ATI Radeon HD 5670-based graphics card
Jan 14, 16:29
Micro-Star International (MSI) has released its R5670-PMD1G graphics card based on AMD's ATI Radeon HD 5670 GPU for mainstream markets.
CES 2010: AMD unveils DirectX 11-ready mobile graphics
Jan 8, 16:25
AMD has introduced its lineup of next-generation DirectX 11-capable ATI Mobility Radeon Premium graphics chips for notebooks, including the highest-end ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870.

AMD introduces the high-end ATI Radeon HD 5970
Nov 18, 16:45
AMD has announced the ATI Radeon HD 5970, a new ultra high-end model joining its list of Radeon HD 5000 series graphics card to fully support Microsoft DirectX 11 technology and ATI...

AMD GPU shortage causing PC vendors to delay products to 1Q10
Nov 5, 16:06
Tight supply of AMD GPUs has caused several PC vendors to delay their mass shipment schedules by about two months to the first quarter of 2010, according to sources at the companie...
Taiwan market: AMD launches Radeon HD 5770/5750
Oct 20, 16:56
Following the launch of DirectX 11-supporting Radeon HD 5870/5850 GPUs at the end of September 2009 in the Taiwan market, AMD has now launched the Radeon HD 5770/5750.

First-tier makers launch Radeon HD 5800 series graphics cards
Sep 28, 16:54
First-tier graphics card makers Micro-Star International (MSI), Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology have launched their latest graphics cards based on AMD's ATI Radeon HD 5800...
AMD launches ATI Radeon HD 5800 series graphics card
Sep 23, 17:05
AMD has launched its next-generation ATI Radeon HD 5800 series graphics cards supporting Microsoft DirectX 11, the new gaming and compute standard shipping shortly with Windows 7.
AMD readies more ATI Radeon 5000 series GPUs for 4Q09
Sep 14, 12:09
AMD is preparing to launch ATI Radeon HD 5700 series (Juniper XT/LE) GPUs – the Radeon HD 5770 and 5750 – in October of 2009 and 5870 X2 (R800) in November after the launch...

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.

MSI launches new AMD-based motherboard and graphics card
Jul 14, 16:36
Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched its AMD 760G chipset-based 760GTM-P33 motherboard, with integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 GPU.

Gateway debuts new notebooks and a netbook
Jun 26, 16:48
Gateway has debuted its new NV series entertainment notebooks that pair the latest notebook technologies and one-touch buttons at an affordable price as well as its new AMD-based...

- China Mobile reportedly to obtain 4G license in December 2012
- Nokia, Motorola and Sony likely to increase handset orders to Taiwan ODMs
- Gross margins for ODM TV production to remain low in 2012
- MStar sees 8-13% sales drop in 1Q12
- Asustek, Pegatron see mixed January revenues
- Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom poised to offer mobile satellite communication service
- New products to account for 60% of AUO total shipments in 2012
- Intel, Nvidia to showcase latest technologies at MWC 2012
- Coretronic looks to rising projector shipments in February
- HannStar Display posts sequential revenue gains in January
- Lenovo 4Q11 revenues hit record
- Compal Communications, Arima Communications post mixed results for January
- Thinking Electronic positive about ultrabook demand
- Delta sees falling January revenues
- PTI 1Q12 sales to drop up to 10%, says chairman
- Novatek expects sales to hit bottom in 1Q12
- Largan expects shipments of phone camera lens modules to begin to rise in 2Q12
- Nvidia expected to benefit from new HTC strategy
- Touch panel makers Young Fast, J Touch post declined sales in January
- Growth of global TV shipments to fall to 7% in 2012, says GfK
- Amtran revenues down in January
- Lite-On IT, Quanta Storage see January revenues decrease
- Silicon wafer shipments down in 2011, says SEMI
- Digitimes Research: Solar wafer makers in Greater China increase quotes
- Digitimes Research: Solar PV installations booming in US southwestern states
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- Marvell and Google Team Up to Transform TV into the Command Center for the 'Connected Lifestyle'
- Marvell Launches Breakthrough Smart Energy Management Platforms for Appliances and LED Lighting Solutions
- Digi-Key announces global distribution agreement with Marktech Optoelectronics
- Valuable LED lighting - Ecomaa Dimmable LED MR16
- American Based Porsche Showroom Complements its HighEnd Automobiles with GlacialLight LED Lights
- 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
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
- Fujitsu introduces ARROWS Z ISW11F au smartphone
- Isolated power factor corrected offline regulator needs no opto
- PSCo Technical Distribution partners with Matrox to offer fully integrated turnkey video walls
10-Feb-2012 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 7862.27 | -48.51 | -0.61% |

| TSE electronic | 294.11 | -2.94 | -0.99% |

| GTSM (OTC) | 115.45 | +0.00 | +0% |

| OTC electronic | 150.67 | -0.14 | -0.09% |

- Taiwan banks want higher investment limit for China peers (February 9) - Reuters
- China's exports and imports fall (February 10) - BBC News
- Foxconn hacked by group called SwaggSec (February 8) - 9to5Mac.com
- Post-election Taiwan: beyond exports (February 7) - The Financial Times
- Deadly cold snap cripples Europe (February 6) - ABC News
- IMF cuts China 2012 growth forecast to 8.25% (February 6) - Marketwatch.com (Dow Jones)
- US job numbers show strong growth (February 3) - BBC News
- Taiwan backs Ma, but unease over China remains (January 14) - BBC News
- Commentary: Lack of distribution channels continues to hover over Taiwan solar industry
- Possible versions to fix Elpida debt repayment crunch
- Commentary: Could automation solve labor issues for Foxconn?
- Commentary: Apple being dragged into US-China trade war
- Digitimes Research: Greater China to take up 65% of global small- to medium-size TFT LCD shipments in 2011

Growth of the LED market: Q&A with James Jenson, vice president of LED business unit at Veeco
US-based MOCVD equipment provider Veeco currently ranks number one in global market share with 50%...

MEMS sensors market looking strong: Q&A with Kionix director of marketing Brachocki
In a recent telephone interview, Ed Brachocki, director of marketing at Kionix, updated several developments...

The greening of Taiwan: Q&A with Siemens Taiwan CEO Peter Weiss
While Taiwan is not usually thought of as being at the forefront of the green revolution, Taipei happened...

Focus on small, cost-effective packages: Q&A with STATS ChipPAC CEO Tan Lay Koon
Despite uncertainties in the semiconductor industry outlook, packaging and testing firm STATS ChipPAC...
- 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...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Taiwan ICT industry development and outlook
A presentation prepared for Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), offering an overview of Taiwan's key ICT industries and the dynamics influencing future development. The report is free for download.
- Standards and scale of Asia LED lighting markets
Digitimes Research projects marked growth in LED markets across Asia over the next five years. This Digitimes Research Special Report provides an overview of the standards in the major LED lighting markets in Asia.
- Development of electronics manufacturing bases in China central and western regions
The recently published 12th Five Year Plan clearly states the intention to reform the industrial structure. Central government policy has succeeded in making the central and western regions the most important manufacturing sites for the coming decade.




















