Complete coverage of Computex Taipei at DIGITIMES. Computex Taipei is the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world, next to CeBIT in Germany.
Last update: Tuesday 9 June 2009 [84 news items]
Computex 2009: Procurement match-making meetings to generate US$700 million in business, says TAITRA
Jun 9, 15:15
This year TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) arranged more than 2,000 1-on-1 procurement match-making meetings for three days during the recently concluded Computex...
Kingston taps consumer SSD market
Jun 8, 16:39
Kingston Technology has announced the release of its SSDNow V series solid state drives (SSDs). Kingston said its new SATA SSD solutions specifically target for mass-market...
Computex 2009: Visitor numbers up on year
Jun 8, 15:25
The hosts of Computex Taipei 2009 have announced that the tradeshow attracted 32,178 global buyers and over 100,000 visitors for the first four days of the show, growing 1% and 5%...
Broadcom Crystal HD solution selected by HP, Acer
Jun 8, 11:29
Broadcom has recently introduced a family of netbook products, including Crystal HD solution, which has been selected by Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Acer, and three InConcert modules.
Computex 2009: Phoenix demonstrating PC 3.0 products
Jun 5, 15:48
Phoenix Technologies is demonstrating its PC 3.0 products including instant-on and off, always connected operating system for netbooks and smartbooks, laptop security products, at...
Computex 2009: DV pico projector coming in 4Q09
Jun 5, 15:27
One of the latest trends in the pico projector industry has been to look for ways to integrate the tiny devices into other multimedia products. This year at Computex Taipei 2009,...
Computex 2009: MIPS architecture for Android
Jun 5, 15:16
MIPS, showcasing its latest products at Computex Taipei 2009, has announced the availability of Android on MIPS architecture and that it will make the MIPS-optimized source code publicly...
Computex 2009: Himax LCoS microdisplay solutions showcased in pico projectors
Jun 5, 15:03
Himax Technologies has said its patented color-filter LCoS microdisplay technology has been adopted in more handset and pico-projector products. Its exclusive LCoS technology is incorporated...
Computex 2009: Booth tour of IT players Part 2
Jun 5, 14:58
As the tour of Computex 2009 booths continues, read part 1, Getac, the rugged PC brand of Mitac Technology is also...
Computex 2009: ARC highlighting Sound-to-Silicon solution
Jun 5, 14:51
During Computex Taipei 2009, silicon and IP provider ARC is showcasing its latest Sound-to-Silicon solution, which focuses on delivering a rich audio experience with multimedia content...
Computex 2009: Apacer diversifies product showcase
Jun 5, 14:50
Taiwan's Apacer Technology, which specializes in DRAM modules, is exhibiting a lineup of digital peripherals in addition to its complete series of new memory products at Computex...
Computex 2009: Booth tour of IT players Part 1
Jun 5, 14:11
With ultra-thin notebooks and netbooks taking up most of the spotlight at Computex Taipei 2009, several Taiwan IT players have added innovations to their products to show their unique...
Computex 2009: DRAM module maker Team Group switches focus to SSDs
Jun 5, 11:51
DRAM module specialist Team Group intends to shift its business focus to SSDs for 2009, the company has said. In addition, the company revealed plans to set up a branch office in...
Computex 2009: OCZ aims to bring affordable SSD
Jun 5, 11:48
OCZ Technology is exhibiting a lineup of SSDs at the ongoing Computex Taipei 2009 show. The company said it provides competitive price/ performance ratio, with the Vertex series now...
Computex 2009: Aten focuses on centralized IT infrastructure management solutions
Jun 5, 11:41
Aten International, a designer and manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions, is exhibiting at Computex 2009 (Hall 1, Booth A533, A534, A539 and A540). The KVM specialist is...
Computex 2009: GlacialTech demonstrating cooling, PSU, LED lighting solutions
Jun 5, 11:36
GlacialTech, a provider of cooling, power supply, and PC enclosure solutions for consumer and industrial applications, is showcasing its latest products at Computex 2009 (Nangang...
Computex 2009: Tyco announces new SAW touch technology
Jun 5, 11:32
Tyco Electronics is showcasing its new IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch technology at Computex 2009.
Computex 2009: Huawei pushing sales of 3G modules
Jun 5, 09:36
China-based Huawei Technologies is exhibiting its 3G modules at the ongoing Computex 2009 with an aim to boost sales in cooperation with Taiwan-based netbook makers.
Computex 2009: Inventec Appliances enters netbook segment
Jun 5, 09:33
Taiwan-based handset vendor Inventec Appliances has entered the netbook market, positioning itself to compete with its affiliate company Inventec in both the smartphone and netbook...
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,...
Microsoft to use a new term for netbook
Jun 4, 16:19
Microsoft plans to redefine mini-notebooks that Intel has categorized as netbooks with a new term – low cost small notebook PC, according to Steven Guggenheimer, corporate vice...
Computex 2009: Acer unveils ultra-thin business notebook
Jun 4, 14:38
Acer has unveiled an ultra-thin business notebook, the TravelMate 8371, at the ongoing Computex 2009. The 13.3-inch TravelMate 8371 is built with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and...
Computex 2009: TSMC and AMD celebrate ramp of 40nm chips
Newswatch - Jun 4, 14:29
John Wei, platform marketing manager at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), on June 3 attended a press event hosted by AMD to co-announce a successful ramp of AMD's...
SuperSpeed me: Fresco Logic brings USB 3.0 to Computex 2009
Jun 4, 14:22
USB is ubiquitous in the PC industry and the market will slowly continue to grow as USB becomes a requirement for most consumer electronics (CE) products, but what is really needed...
A glimpse into Taiwan IPC industry: Q&A with Lanner Electronics
Jun 4, 14:06
During Computex Taipei 2009, Taiwan IPC maker Lanner Electronics (Nangang Exhibition Hall, L808) launched what it claimed was the world's first Intel Atom-based fanless embedded computer...
Computex 2009: Genius brings Windows 7 support to peripherals
Jun 4, 13:57
Taiwan-based peripheral specialist KYE Systems markets its own product line under the Genius brand, in addition to fulfilling OEM/ODM orders for international vendors. Most of the...
Computex 2009: Acrosser unveils 3.5-inch SBC with Intel Celeron M and 910GMLE
Jun 4, 12:27
Acrosser Technology, an industrial computer designer and manufacturer, has announced the release of its latest additions to the family of 3.5-inch embedded SBC (single board computer)...
VIA expects to see profits driven by white-box netbooks in 4Q09
Jun 4, 12:19
VIA Technologies expects its white-box netbook alliance to start contributing profits in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the company.
Computex 2009: Tyan Yellow River series target cloud computing
Jun 4, 12:13
Tyan has announced its new Yellow River (YR) series products during the Computex Taipei 2009 (Booth M112). Tyan YR features high computing density for both enterprise and IPDC applications...
Computex 2009: Thecus debuts N5500 five-bay NAS device
Jun 4, 12:08
Thecus Technology has debuted its five-bay network-attached storage (NAS) device, the N5500, at Computex Taipei 2009, where the company is showcasing its storage solutions.
Computex 2009: MemoCom showcasing MCP, SSD products
Jun 4, 11:55
MemoCom, a Taiwan-based solution provider and manufacturer of PSRAM and MCP (multi-chip package) devices, is exhibiting at Computex 2009 for the first time, displaying SSD (solid...
Computex 2009: DS2 showcases 200Mbps powerline communication chipset
Jun 4, 11:50
DS2, a supplier of high-speed powerline communications technology, will launch AITANA++, the third-generation of its 200Mbps powerline communication (PLC) chipset at Computex 2009...
Computex 2009: Touch panel makers showcase multi-touch technology
Jun 4, 11:16
Touch panel makers, including eTurbo Touch, Mildex Optical, and Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT), are showcasing multi-touch technology supporting Microsoft Windows 7 at the...
Computex 2009: Chi Lin to launch 42-inch display with DuPont optical bonding in 3Q09
Jun 4, 11:13
Chi Lin Technology, a subsidiary of TFT-LCD panel maker Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), is showcasing optical bonding technology it has obtained from DuPont, at the ongoing Computex...
Computex 2009: AMD announces two 45nm desktop CPUs
Jun 4, 01:00
AMD has announced two new 45nm dual-core desktop CPUs, the Athlon X2 250 and Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition.
Globalfoundries lands wafer start orders from China-based Rockchip
Bits + chips | 12h 6min ago
Everlight Electronics expects increases in revenue proportion of LED backlights, lighting in 2013
LED | Jun 18, 21:59
Prices of smartphone and tablet solutions to drop 10-20% in 2H13
Bits + chips | Jun 18, 21:55
NPC 2013 capex to focus on FC CSP substrates, says president
Bits + chips | Jun 18, 21:45
Samsung offers subsidies, Asustek cuts prices to promote tablet sales in Brazil, say local channels
IT + CE | Jun 18, 20:53
China market: Domestic TV panel supply falls far short of demand, says CVIA vice president
Displays | Jun 18, 19:58
Connector makers worried about price competition arising from Foxconn spinning off NWInG
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 21:08
DRAM shortages to continue for 3 years, says Inotera executive
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 20:56
Chin-Poon expanding share in global automobile board market
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 20:16
Taiwan vendors, ODMs turn conservative about 2H13 notebook shipments
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 20:04
Lite-On IT to start production of LED light bulbs in 3Q13
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 19:50
Taiwan market: ViewSonic to launch Full HD projectors by end of 2013
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 19:44
Foxconn to start production of 70-inch Ultra HD TVs in 1Q14
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 19:43
China has no schedule for hiking customs duty on TV panels, says CVIA vice president
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 19:42
JDI, CPT, Innolux see increased orders for large-size panels from smartphone vendors, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | Jun 18, 19:37
Computex 2009: ARC Sound-to-Silicon solution targets media phones
Silicon and IP provider ARC showcased its latest Sound-to-Silicon solution, which targets media phone and mobile digital TV (DTV) applications, at Computex Taipei 2009. The ARC solution...
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Computex 2009: Freescale eyes future netbook concepts and form factors
As the smartbook category takes shape, Freescale has teamed up with industrial design programs to demonstrate possible next-generation form factors for smartbook devices. Freescale...
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Computex 2009: Amstar 3.5-inch multi-function digital photo frame
Amstar Technology showcased a lineup of 3.5-inch digital photo frames (A CUBE series) at Computex Taipei 2009. With built-in 128MB memory, the new compact digital photo frames all...
Photo: Yvonne Yu, Jul 8.
Computex 2009: Dmedia WiMAX MID draws attention
The Dmedia WiMAX CPE portfolio was put in the spotlight during Computex 2009, including WiMAX-enabled mobile Internet devices (MIDs) and USB-based dongles to connect the TV. The...
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Computex 2009: OCZ presents complete SSD lineup
OCZ Technology exhibited a lineup of SSDs for entry-level, mid-range and high-end market segments during Computex Taipei 2009. OCZ said it aims to bring affordable SSDs to the consumer...
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A glimpse into Taiwan IPC industry: Q&A with Lanner Electronics
During Computex Taipei 2009, Taiwan IPC maker Lanner Electronics (Nangang Exhibition Hall, L808) launched what it claimed was the world's first Intel Atom-based fanless embedded computer...
Smartbooks vs netbooks: Q&A with Qualcomm senior VP Luis Pineda
While US-based Qualcomm has been a major player driving growth in the wireless handset market over the past 20 years, the company is now looking to expand its market scope into mobile...
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...
- Chipbond ramping up testing capacity for advanced driver ICs
- Wintek to benefit from Google and Amazon touch panel orders
- First-tier players may release smartphones that adopt heat pipes by the end of the year
- Taiwan LED Lighting Industry Alliance to propose Taiwan-China common standards for LED lighting
- Panel supply shortage likely to affect second-tier handset shipments
- China smartphone shipments grow 117% on year in 1Q13, says IDC
- Kinsus sets 2013 capex at record NT$4.5-5 billion
- Taiwan market: Handset shipments in 1Q13 hit record, says IDC
- Asustek expects 10% sequential drop in 2Q13 notebook and tablet shipments
- Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile to launch VoIP at M+
- Mixed-signal technology to dominate global chipset market: Q&A with Dialog Semiconductor CEO Jalal Bagherli
- CVIA: China to purchase 30 million TV panels from Taiwan makers
- Taiwan market: Tablet sales in 2013 to reach nearly 2 million units, says FET executive
- Taiwan makers see booming orders for smartphone tablet accessories
- Taiwan IC design houses reducing exposure in NAND flash controller market
- SPIL expanding capacity for high-end ICs
- OLED TVs to be similarly priced as LCD TVs by 2016, say observers
- Global output of LED light bulbs to reach 600 million units in 2013, says Epistar chairman
- Epistar to issue 250 million new shares for private placement
- Unity Opto profits double in 2012
- New Csun solar manufacturing facility in Turkey opens door for maker
- Digitimes Research: South Korea firms mixed on solar business developments
- AMD unveils upcoming server strategy and roadmap
- Connector maker UDE to benefit from games console orders
- Digitimes Research: China touch panel makers expand their influence in the market
- Releases
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- Advantech Releases 6U CompactPCI Board with 4th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Advantech to Support CompactPCI PlusIO and Serial Standards
- ABB to showcase leading-edge power distribution technologies at CIRED
- Fanless In-Vehicle Systems with Intel Core i7
- FIC partners with Cluster Wireless to deliver Intelligent M2M Solutions
- 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
18-Jun-2013 markets closed
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| GTSM (OTC) | 119.63 | +0.78 | +0.66% |
| OTC electronic | 143.95 | +0.94 | +0.66% |
- Nvidia's graphics brawn powers supercomputing brains (Jun 18) - CNET
- Intel's technology chief says CEO wants new products faster (Jun 18) - Bloomberg
- Google settles shareholder lawsuit over company control (Jun 17) - CNET
- Toshiba expands package line-up of interface bridge LSI for LCD display (June 14) - Company release
- Samsung's next big thing - born in the USA? (June 14) - Computerworld
- Samsung CEO claims Galaxy S4 will hit 10 million sales in under a month (May 17) - The Verge
- Apple looking at bigger iPhone screens, multiple colours (Jun 14) - Reuters
- Apple negotiator defends tactics in e-book trial (Jun 13) - New York Times
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- Analogix eyes link between smartphones and HD displays
- Commentary: Price competition over 7-inch tablets erodes profits
- Taiwan FTC investigates Samsung over false advertising allegations
- Digitimes Research: Mobile devices to drive 2013 DRAM market
- Blog: Google Glass may enjoy demand from more than just regular users
Taiwan notebook Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) account for more than 90% of global notebook production and Digitimes is there to provide daily...
The early success Google's Android platform has achieved in the handset market has caused system makers, software developers and semiconductor players...
Over 1,700 exhibitors occupying 5,000 booths are showcasing their latest products at one of the world's leading ICT event.
What company executives say at Computex 2013
Executives talk about their companies, products and the markets.
Singapore-based Gajah International Pte Ltd (Gajah) has won several Computex 2013 Design and Innovation...
Enabling IoT through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Q&A with Broadcom marketing director Jeff Baer
Just before Computex 2013, Digitimes spoke with Jeff Baer, marketing director for Embedded Wireless,...
Jason LS Chen is a vice president in the Sales and Marketing Group at Intel and is responsible for...
Make good products and growth will come naturally: Q&A with Gigabyte notebook team
Despite being one of the market leaders in the motherboard and graphics card industries, Gigabyte Technology...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
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
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- 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...
- 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...
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 tablet market
Digitimes Research remains conservative about the prospects for the period, with half-year shipments projected to reach 49.18 million units and whole-year shipments being revised downward to 88.69 million units.
- Trends in the China video market
In addition to strong potential video content demand in China, the market has developed rapidly due to government intervention and delays in establishing copyright protections.
- 4Q12 trends in the Greater China touch panel industry
In the second half of 2012, the market focus is on the iPhone 5, which uses in-cell touch screen technology. Due to the integration of display panels and touch panel functions, the high technological threshold will mean Taiwan touch panel makers are unable to enter the iPhone supply chain.