 |
NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 8, 2009
05:06 (GMT+8)
|
|
|
Subject: Telecom > Mobile phone and PDA |
China gray handset shipments to reach 145 million units in 2009, says iSuppli Nov 6, 16:45 China's gray-market handset shipments in 2009 are set to grow to 145 million units, or nearly 13% the size of the legitimate global handset business, according to iSuppli. The gray market has become too big and too lucrative for the mobile handset supply chain to ignore anymore. Read more |
|
|
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 yet passed wireless regulation testing, according to the company. Read more |
|
|
|
|
|
Google Maps Navigation may impact PND vendors Nov 6, 14:13 Google's recent release of Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0-platform devices may impact GPS PND vendors such as Garmin and TomTom as well as other handset makers, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
|
|
LGE expects 20% growth in handset shipments in 2010, says executive Nov 5, 12:12 LG Electronics (LGE) expects its handset shipments to increase 20% in 2010, a growth as strong as that in 2009, according to Skott Ahn, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. Read more |
|
|
HTC handset shipments and revenues to post sequential growth in 4Q09, says CEO Nov 5, 11:14 HTC's handset shipments and revenues will both grow sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2009 due to strong demand for its recently released Windows Mobile 6.5-based HTC HD2 smartphones, according to company CEO Peter Chou. Read more |
|
|
China Telecom to procure 50-80 million CDMA handsets in 2010, says VIA Telecom CEO Nov 4, 11:35 China Telecom plans to procure 50-80 million CDMA handsets in 2010, of which 70% will be inexpensive models with average sales prices of 200 yuan (US$29), to meet expected demand from new subscribers mainly in rural areas, according to Ker Zhang, CEO of Taiwan-based 3G IC design house VIA Telecom, which supplies handset solutions to the carrier. Read more |
|
|
Ichia October revenues fall short of expectation, says paper Newswatch - Nov 3, 13:54 Handset keypad and flexible PCB maker Ichia Technologies saw October revenues fall short of market expectations due to slower-than-expected keypad orders from clients in Korea, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
|
|
Handset market turns corner in 3Q09; more gains expected in 4Q09, says IDC Nov 3, 10:22 The worldwide handset market saw mild sequential growth in third-quarter 2009, according to IDC. On-year growth remained negative, but improved from the first half of 2009. Handset shipments totaled 287.1 million units worldwide in the third quarter, down 6% from a year earlier, but up 5.6% from the second quarter. Read more |
|
|
Pico projectors for handsets to see staggering growth in 2012, says Young Optics president Nov 2, 16:57 Claude Hsu, president of Taiwan-based light engine maker Young Optics, has predicted that shipments of pico projectors for handsets will grow to 10-25 million units in 2012, compared to 20,000-30,000 in 2009. Read more |
|
|
Synnex reports strong revenues and profits for 3Q09 Oct 30, 10:08 Taiwan-based electronics products distributor Synnex Technology International has posted record consolidated revenues and pre-tax profit for the third quarter, at NT$64.398 billion (US$1.96 billion) and NT$1.896 billion respectively. Read more |
|
|
PC vendors not expected to be very successfull in short term in smartphone market, says Gartner Oct 29, 17:11 Personal computer (PC) vendors are eyeing the booming smartphone market to offset a slump in computer sales, according to Gartner. Worldwide smartphone sales will grow by 29% on year to reach 180 million units in 2009, overtaking notebooks in total unit terms. Read more |
|
|
FIH to consolidate handset R&D units within Foxconn Group Oct 29, 14:38 Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) plans to consolidate a total of eight handset R&D units belonging to member companies within the Foxconn Group, including Foxconn Electronics, FIH, Chi Mei Communication Systems (CMCS) and Mobinnova, according to industry sources. Read more |
|
|
Asustek plans to establish joint venture with Garmin in 2010 Oct 29, 11:33 Asustek Computer plans to establish a joint venture with Garmin in 2010, aiming to push sales of Garmin-Asus dual-brand smartphones, according to industry sources. Read more |
|
|
Headset maker Merry sees 3Q09 profits up nearly 4-fold sequentially Newswatch - Oct 28, 13:45 Merry Electronics has announced net profits of NT$229 million (US$7.05 million) on consolidated revenues of NT$2.02 billion for the third quarter of 2009. The headset maker saw a profit jump of 387.9% sequentially in the quarter, with a 25.8% gross margin. Read more |
|
|
Inventec Appliances aims at 4Q09 revenues of NT$15 billion Oct 28, 11:34 Taiwan-based handset maker Inventec Appliances expects consolidated revenues to increase from NT$11.6 billion (US$354 million) posted in the third quarter to NT$15 billion in the fourth mainly due to peak season effects and the launch of new models, according to the company. Read more |
|
|
China market: Nokia set to launch first TD-SCDMA handset by year-end Oct 28, 11:10 Nokia has announced its first TD-SCDMA handset, the 6788, which it expects to launch in the China market by the end of December 2009 in partnership with China Mobile. Read more |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HTC unveils global advertising campaign Oct 27, 16:30 HTC (High Tech Computer) has unveiled a global advertising program, the YOU campaign, which will be based on HTC's new 'Quietly Brilliant' brand positioning. Read more |
|
|
Motorola steps up cooperation with China-based handset makers, say sources Oct 27, 11:39 Motorola has stepped up its cooperation with China-based handset makers, instead of Taiwan makers, for the production of entry-level and mid-range handsets using chipset solutions mostly from Taiwan-based MediaTek and China-based Spreadtrum Communications, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
|
|
Compal factory busy producing Nokia netbooks, new Booklet 3G may be launched in 2010, says paper Newswatch - Oct 26, 17:09 Nokia is reportedly seeing strong market demand for its Booklet 3G mini-notebook, with Compal Electronics, the manufacturing partner, working overtime to satisfy demand, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. The report added that market rumors are circulating that Nokia will take advantage of its current netbook momentum by releasing a new version in 2010. Read more |
|
|
Siano looking to promote CMMB to Taiwan handset vendors Oct 26, 14:19 Siano Mobile Silicon is optimistic about the prospects of the China-developed CMMB mobile TV standard, and is promoting its CMMB solutions to Taiwan-based handset vendors, according to company CEO and president Alon Ironi. Read more |
|
|
Taiwan export orders hit 11-month high in September Oct 26, 10:49 Taiwan received export orders worth US$30.837 billion in September 2009, the highest since November 2008. The value represents a 9.01% sequential increase but a 3% on-year decrease, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on October 23. Read more |
|
|
China chip sales to rebound in 2010, says iSuppli Oct 26, 10:23 Following a decline in 2009, the China semiconductor market is expected to rebound vigorously in 2010 as exports of electronic products recover from the global economic crisis, according to iSuppli. Read more |
|
|
Taiwan market: Nokia launches touch-enabled N97 mini smartphone Oct 23, 14:01 Nokia has launched its touch-enabled N97 mini smartphone in the Taiwan market and will release two additional touch-enabled models - the 5230 in fourth-quarter 2009 and the X6 in early 2010. Read more |
|
|
Asustek to hire more workers Oct 22, 17:10 With high tech companies beginning to report their third quarter results, it appears that the global economy is warming slightly from its previously gloomy conditions, and recent stirrings within Asustek Computer indicate that the local PC giant is also partaking in the positive market momentum, which in turn, can mean more jobs for Taiwan locals. Read more |
|
|
Taiwan jobless rate edges down in September Oct 22, 16:51 Taiwan's unemployment rate slid from the record high of 6.13% in August 2009 to 6.04% in September, ending a four-month streak of consecutive increases in the jobless rate, according to statistics published by the government's Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS). The jobless rate still remained high at 6.04%, compared to 4.27% a year ago. Read more |
|
|
Arima Communications and MediaTek to benefit from LGE increasing handset shipments, say sources Oct 22, 11:56 LG Electronics (LGE) has recently raised its shipment target of GSM handsets for 2009, a move which is likely to benefit its production partners in Taiwan, including ODM handset maker Arima Communications and handset solution provider MediaTek, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
|
|
LG Electronics posts 15% yearly growth for 3Q09 revenues Oct 22, 11:47 LG Electronics (LGE) has reported a 15.7% increase on year for its third-quarter consolidated revenues to 13.9 trillion won (US$11.2 billion). Consolidated operating profit were 850 billion won with a 6.1% margin. Read more |
|
|
Synnex Technology to invest NT$5-6 billion to add logistics centers in China Oct 21, 15:33 Taiwan-based Synnex Technology International, a distributor of IT and consumer electronics products, will invest NT$5-6 billion (US$155-186 million) to build 20 logistics centers in China over the next three years, according to company president Evans Tu. Read more |
|
|
Android-powered HTC Hero smartphones in tight supply, says HTC executive Oct 21, 11:50 The HTC Hero smartphones from HTC (High Tech Computer) are currently enjoying brisk sales in the markets in Europe and Asia, causing tight production at HTC, according to Jack Tong, vice president of Asia Pacific at HTC. Read more |
|
|
CHT to procure 1.8 million handsets in 2009, 2-2.1 million in 2010 Oct 21, 11:31 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has estimated that its total purchases of handsets in 2009 will reach 1.8 million units, of which 270,000 units, or 15%, will be smartphones, according to the company. Read more |
|
|
China market: STB provider Coship steps into 3G handset market, to enter netbook segment in 2010 Oct 20, 14:16 China-based set-top box (STB) provider Shenzhen Coship Electronics has stepped into the production of 3G CDMA handsets and also plans to enter the netbook segment in 2010, according to market sources. Read more |
|
|
Silitech sees pre-tax profits up 35% on year in 3Q09 Newswatch - Oct 20, 14:06 Handset keypad maker Silitech Technology has posted pre-tax profits of NT$541 million (US$16.75 million) for the third quarter of 2009, up 47% sequentially and 35% on year, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Pre-tax EPS for the third quarter was NT$3.08. Read more |
|
|
Samsung, LGE expected to spearhead production of ATSC Mobile DTV-enabled devices Newswatch - Oct 20, 14:05 The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has approved the ATSC Mobile DTV standard, and Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics (LGE) are likely to spearhead production of related products, according to market sources. Read more |
|
|
Acer aims to ship 400,000-500,000 handsets in 2009, 1.5-2 million in 2010 Oct 20, 11:59 Acer has set a goal of shipping 400,000-500,000 own-brand handsets in 2009 and 1.5-2 million units in 2010, industry sources quoted an internal estimate of Acer as indicating. Read more |
|
|
ATSC announces approval of mobile DTV standard Oct 19, 23:20 The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) recently announced the approval of the A/153 ATSC Mobile DTV Standard. Read more |
|
|
Asustek Android smartphone to make appearance in 4Q09, investment in solar may be in company's future Oct 19, 15:36 During a recent get together with local Taiwan media, Asustek Computer chairman Jonney Shih and company president and CEO Jerry Shen discussed opportunities in the green energy market, the status of the notebook and netbook market and the launch schedule of the company's Android smartphone. While most of their comments were general statements about the market, Shih did say that the company's Android smartphone will be unveiled this year. Read more |
|
|
China market: Clevo invests in retail outlet in Chongqing Oct 16, 16:40 China-based retail channel operator Buynow, which was set up by second-tier Taiwan notebook maker Clevo, will open its nineteenth store in China in March 2010. The store will be located in Chongqing and follows the company's recent opening of its store in Qingdao. Read more |
|
|
Taiwan market: FET launches customized Android phone made by FIH Oct 16, 15:16 Taiwan-based carrier Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has launched a customized Android-powered phone in the Taiwan market in cooperation with US-based Commtiva Technology. Read more |
|
|
Acer unveils 1GHz Snapdragon-based smartphone supporting Android 1.6 OS Newswatch - Oct 15, 14:33 Acer has unveiled its new smartphone, the Liquid, which is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 1GHz processor and runs on Android 1.6. Read more |
|
|
Recovery starting for electronics industry, but damage will be felt for long time, says Gartner Oct 14, 17:02 The recovery is under way for the electronic equipment industry; however, much uncertainty continues to rest on the macroeconomic recovery and the effectiveness of government stimulus packages, especially when that stimulus runs out, according to Gartner. As a result, Gartner does not expect a sustainable recovery pattern until 2010, and associated semiconductor sales are not expected to regain 2007 peak levels until 2012. Read more |
|
|
Polytronics 3Q09 pre-tax profits almost double Oct 14, 16:30 Protective component maker Polytronics Technology has announced revenues for the third quarter grew 30.9% sequentially to NT$309 million (US$9.55 million), with pre-tax profits jumping 99% to NT$104 million thanks to increased shipments of high-margin products. Read more |
|
|
Taiwan market: HTC expects strong sales for Android-powered HTC Tattoo smartphones Oct 14, 14:47 HTC (High Tech Computer) expects total sales of its newly released Android-powered HTC Tattoo smartphones in the Taiwan market to surpass the Windows Mobile-based HTC Touch it launched in 2007, according to Jack Tong, vice president of Asia business at HTC. Read more |
|
|
Handset component makers expect growing revenues and profits in 4Q09 Oct 14, 12:18 Three major Taiwan-based handset component makers – Ichia Technologies, Merry Electronics and Silitech Technology – all expect their revenues and profits to grow substantially in the fourth quarter 2009, buoyed by shipments of new models by handset vendors for the year-end holiday season, according to sources at the makers. Read more |
|
|
Business opportunities from smartbooks and e-book readers: Q&A with Inventec Appliances chairman Jackson Chang Oct 14, 11:19 Inventec Appliances is an ODM maker rolling out MP3 players, GPS devices, smartphones, VoIP phones, and 3G data cards, and yet it is also the vendor of OKWAP-brand handsets. In addition, the company has recently unveiled its smartbooks and e-book readers. Read more |
|
|
Both FIH and BYD shifting to focus on China market, says paper Newswatch - Oct 13, 14:03 Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) and rival China-based BYD have both shifted their marketing efforts to focus on the China market due to sharp declines in orders from international players, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
|
|
MID demand most likely to be fulfilled by smartphones, says The Information Network Oct 12, 17:16 Intel's Atom processor is being redesigned as a system on a chip (SoC) and will be manufactured by TSMC in an effort to win the mobile Internet device (MID) market. But the investment may not be economically viable, according to The Information Network. Read more |
|
|
Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile to launch HTC-branded Android phones Newswatch - Oct 9, 15:11 Taiwan-based 3G carrier Taiwan Mobile (TWM) plans to launch a mid-range Android-powered smartphone in the Taiwan market in mid-October with a suggested retail price of below NT$15,000 (US$468), according to market sources. Read more |
|
|
Synnex Technology reports strong September sales Oct 9, 11:57 Synnex Technology International, the largest 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics) distributor in Taiwan, has reported unaudited record monthly consolidated revenues of NT$23.29 billion (US$709 million) for September. Read more |
|
|
HTC unveils windows Mobile 6.5-based HTC HD2 Oct 7, 15:13 HTC has officially unveiled the Windows Mobile 6.5-based HTC HD2, which will be available soon from selected operators across Europe, before rolling out to other regions. The company announced in August that its HTC Touch2 would support Windows Mobile 6.5 when the platform launched (on October 6). Read more |
|
|
Notes and corrections |
|
A November 2 report incorrectly stated Transcend Information reported net profits of NT$114 million for the third quarter of 2009. The correct figure is NT$1.14 billion. |
|
© DIGITIMES Inc. All rights reserved.
Please do not republish, publicly broadcast or publicly transmit content from this website without written permission from DIGITIMES Inc. Please contact us if you have any questions. |
|
