Last update: Tuesday 22 May 2012 [445 news items]
Acer, Asustek to launch netbooks with upgraded Atom processor in 3Q12
May 22, 01:40
Acer and Asustek Computer, seeing as most other vendors have quit the netbook market and netbook shipments are becoming more stable, plans to launch new netbook models with Intel's...
Asustek, Acer to participate at CCISF in China
May 17, 01:10
The fifteenth China Chongqing International Investments and Global Sourcing Fair will start on May 17 in Chongqing, China with several international as well as local IT and automobile...
Asustek unveils US$799 ultrabook
May 11, 15:07
Asustek Computer on May 10 unveiled UX32VD, its second-generation ultrabook equipped with Ivy Bridge Core i5-3317U processor, Nvidia GeForce GT620M graphics card and hybrid storage...
Pegatron achieves growth in April revenues
May 10, 01:10
Pegatron Technology has announced revenues of NT$57.9 billion (US$1.97 billion) for April, up 21.6% on month and 113% on year, while the company's combined revenues for the first...
Asustek orders 1-1.2 million Intel 7 series chipsets
May 4, 14:35
Asustek Computer has placed orders with Intel for 1-1.2 million 7 series chipsets and 2.5-3 million H61 chipsets as well as ordering 600,000-800,000 760G and 500,000-600,000 A75 chipsets...
HP regains top spot in client PC market, says Canalys
May 2, 16:33
Hewlett-Packard (HP) retook the lead in the worldwide client PC market in the first quarter of 2012, according to the latest figures published by analyst firm Canalys. Apple had ousted...
Asustek aims at becoming top vendor of Android tablet PCs in 2H12
May 2, 11:49
Asustek Computer has set a challenging goal of attaining the largest global market share for Android-based tablet PCs in the second half of 2012, company CEO Jerry Shen has told a...
Taiwan graphics card shipments from 2006-2012
Apr 28, 15:25
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.
Notebook players ready to host investor meetings
Apr 24, 00:59
Notebook players including Inventec, Acer, Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics and Asustek Computer are all set to host their investor meeting before the end of April.
HP, Dell and Asustek said to plan launch of 15-inch ultrabooks without an ODD
Apr 24, 00:47
As Apple reportedly may remove the design of the internal optical disc drive (ODD) for its new MacBook Pro and make it an optional pick, sources from supply chain pointed out that...
Asustek to completely end ODM production of motherboards by Pegatron
Apr 18, 01:15
Asustek Computer plans to decrease ODM production of motherboards by Pegatron beginning mid-2012 and completely end their ODM relationship by the end of the third quarter of 2012,...
PC Market returns to positive growth, though gains remain small, says IDC
Apr 12, 15:35
The worldwide PC market saw a slight increase in volume during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same quarter in 2011, with shipments rising 2.3%, according to the IDC Worldwide...
Virtual screen will be ubiquitous in 2015, says Asustek Chairman
Apr 12, 01:05
Chairman of Asustek Computer Jonney Shih, commenting on the PC industry's future, pointed out that as the PC industry is heading toward a cloud computing generation, virtual screens...
Intel expected to bring forward the launch of Ivy Bridge
Apr 12, 01:00
Intel, which originally planned to announce its new Ivy Bridge processors on April 29, is expected to bring forward the announcement to April 23 with Asustek computer, Acer, Lenovo...
Asustek sees increased March revenues
Apr 10, 16:28
Asustek Computer has reported non-consolidated revenues of NT$29.794 billion (US$1.01 billion) for March, growing 7.96% on month and 22.87% on year. January-March non-consolidated...
Asustek to hike employee salaries in July; launches Padfone in Taiwan
Apr 6, 12:08
Asustek Computer is evaluating increasing salaries for its employees based on fluctuations in consumer prices and fellow companies' salary hikes, and will raise salaries in July,...
Google 7-inch tablet PCs to bring price-cut pressure on other vendors
Mar 28, 16:34
Google, in order to compete with Amazon, will cooperate with Asustek Computer to launch a 7-inch inexpensive tablet PC in May-June 2012 and this is expected to bring pressure of price...
Notebook players to see better performance than expected in 1Q12
Mar 27, 01:30
Acer and Asustek Computer, after enjoying a strong notebook shipment growth in February, are expected to see their shipments continue to rise in March, helping them to achieve better...
Asustek involved in Pragmatus patent infringement charges
Mar 19, 12:03
Patent licensing company Pragmatus has filed charges with the US International Trade Commission against Asustek Computer and several other vendors for alleged infringement of its...
Asustek, Inventec push into cloud computing business
Mar 15, 01:20
Asustek Computer has been aggressive about cloud computing and is set to launch its private cloud service for the National Taiwan University (NTU) in March, while Inventec, seeing...
Google, Asustek co-brand 7-inch tablet PC to debut earliest in May
Mar 9, 01:30
Google and Asustek will unveil a 7-inch co-branded tablet PC as early as May, with the model targeting Amazon's Kindle Fire and to be priced at US$199-249, according to industry so...
Intel launches Xeon E5-2600 series CPUs with more server processors coming
Mar 8, 01:15
Intel has launched its latest Xeon E5-2600 series server processors with server vendors and makers including Acer, Asustek Computer, Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Quanta Computer...
Vendors of 7-inch tablet PCs concerned if Apple launches 7.85-inch iPad
Mar 8, 01:10
As Apple will reportedly launch a 7.85-inch iPad in the third quarter of 2012, other vendors are concerned because it would bring large competitive pressure on them, according to...
Asustek to launch Cedar Trail-based netbook in March
Mar 5, 17:00
With Acer having already started selling its new Cedar Trail-based netbook, Asustek Computer also plans to launch the Cedar Trail-based Eee PC 1011CX in March, according to sources...
Non-Apple tablet PC vendors sandwiched by Apple and Google
Mar 5, 16:24
With Apple expected to release its new iPad soon, while Google reportedly may also launch its 7-inch tablet PC as soon as March or April, non-Apple-and-Google tablet PC brand vendors...
Asustek unveils PadFone at MWC
Feb 29, 11:04
Jonney Shih, chairman of Asustek Computer, on February 27 debuted PadFone, a smartphone fitted in a tablet PC chassis, at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain,...
Asustek hikes 1Q12 business outlook
Feb 29, 10:52
Asustek Computer has turned more optimistic about sales in first-quarter 2012 and revised its consolidated revenues forecast for the quarter from an original decline of 15-20% to...
Asustek plans no booth at CeBIT 2012
Feb 23, 13:59
Asustek Computer has decided to not set up a booth at CeBIT 2012 and will find a place near the show to host its clients and media. Meanwhile, despite that Gigabyte Technology and...
Motherboard vendors adjust shipment forecasts for 1Q12, says paper
Newswatch - Feb 22, 16:20
Affected by Europe's financial uncertainty and hard drive shortages, motherboard vendors Asustek Computer, ASRock and Gigabyte have all adjusted their motherboard shipment forecasts...
Asustek to host investors conference on February 24
Feb 21, 15:32
Asustek Computer is set to host an investors conference on February 24. The company's motherboard and notebook shipments as well as tablet PC plans will be the focuses of the meeting,...
Taiwan market: Acer prices new Cedar Trail netbook below NT$10,000
Feb 21, 01:10
Notebook vendors including Asustek Computer, Acer, Lenovo, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Samsung Electronics and Toshiba have all already started selling their latest Cedar Trail-based netbooks...
Asustek, Pegatron see mixed January revenues
Feb 10, 01:10
Asustek Computer had revenues of NT$21.819 billion (US$738 million) for January slipping 11.1% on month, while Pegatron Technology saw its January consolidated revenues rise 14.5%...
Pegatron lands notebook orders from HP
Feb 9, 01:10
Pegatron Technology has recently landed notebook orders from Hewlett-Packard (HP). With its existing orders from Toshiba and Acer for 2012, the company's shipments are expected to...
Taiwan graphics card vendors see over 2 million shipments in 2011, says paper
Newswatch - Feb 3, 14:33
Taiwan-based graphics card vendors and makers, Asustek Computer, Micro-Star International (MSI), Gigabyte Technology and PowerColor (TUL), each shipped more than two million graphics...
Motherboard prices to hike by 10% at end of 1Q12
Feb 3, 01:05
Motherboard vendors including Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology, in response to increases in the international price of copper and labor costs in China, are expected to hike...
Solar wafer maker GET reports full capacity
Green energy | 6h 47min ago
TXC to increase TCXO capacity by 200%
Bits + chips | 6h 52min ago
MILC to enjoy growth in both worldwide and Taiwan sales
IT + CE | 6h 57min ago
Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking in April
Mobile + telecom | 7h 2min ago
Sony to ship in-cell touch panels for next-generation iPhone, say sources
Displays | 7h 7min ago
Asustek to launch three new ZenBook models in June
IT + CE | 7h 12min ago
PC shipments may only see slight sequential growth in 2Q12
IT + CE | 7h 17min ago
TXC optimistic about 2Q12 revenues
Bits + chips | 7h 22min ago
Google 7-inch tablet PC to ship in June with initial volume of 600,000 units
IT + CE | 7h 27min ago
Computex 2012: ViewSonic to unveil 21.5-inch touch screen monitor
Before Going to Press | 11h 33min ago
NAND flash faces oversupply and falling contract prices in May
Before Going to Press | 11h 43min ago
Taiwan market: Four operators to begin marketing HTC WiMAX-enabled phone in June
Before Going to Press | 11h 45min ago
Taiwan market: LG aims to take up 8% in local smartphone segment
Before Going to Press | 11h 46min ago
Touch IC orders in May are mostly short-term orders, says EETI
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:48
PTC conservative about 2012 revenue growth
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:29
Taiwan LCD driver IC design houses expect lower revenue growth in 2Q12
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:27
Adata XM11 SSD chosen for new Asustek notebook
Adata Technology has announced that Asustek Computer will use Adata's solid state drives (SSDs) in its new ultra-thin notebook series. Asustek's new UX-series notebooks will incorporate...
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Asustek GTX 560 DirectCU II TOP graphics card
Asustek Computer has launched the GTX 560 DirectCU II TOP graphics card, based on Nvidia's GTX 560 GPU. The GTX 560 DirectCU II Top is pre-overclocked and combines exclusive features...
Photo: Company, May 23.
CES 2011: Asustek Eee Pad Transformer
Asustek Computer has introduced a new tablet PC, the Eee Pad Transformer. The Eee Pad Transformer features a 10.1-inch IPS touch panel and can be connected with an external keyboard...
Photo: Company, Jan 17.
CES 2011: Asustek Eee Slate EP121
Asustek Computer introduced its new tablet PC, the Eee Slate, at its pre-CES 2011 conference in the US. The Eee Slate EP121 is equipped with Intel Core i5 processor and Microsoft...
Photo: Company, Jan 12.
CES 2011: Asustek Eee Pad Slider
Asustek Computer on January 4 introduced a new tablet PC, the Eee Pad Slider ahead of CES 2011 in the US. The Eee Pad Slider adopts a 10.1-inch IPS touch panel and a slide keyboard,...
Photo: Company, Jan 6.
- TPV steps up LCD TV production
- China market: Energy-saving subsidies expected to boost sales of LCD TVs
- New e-book readers face production issues with front light panel
- June TV panel prices to be flat
- LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
- Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
- Compal lands notebook ODM orders from Samsung
- Thunderbolt to become key specification for motherboard market in 2H12
- TSMC 3Q12 revenues to grow at a slower pace than expected, say sources
- Taiwan digital camera makers developing MILCs
- China and Taiwan LED firms sign agreement in Zhengzhou China
- China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
- 3M announces commercial availability of FTB3 barrier film
- Linde expands TFT-LCD footprint in China with gas contract for Samsung in Suzhou
- Weltrend expects to turn into profitability in 2Q12
- Silicon Power Computer & Communications to list on OTC
- Eris Technology to list on OTC at the end of June
- Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
- Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
- Asustek, Acer to see 10% of notebook shipments in 2012 feature touchscreen panels
- GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
- Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
- Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Global Mobile obtains NT$640 million loan
- Mighty Bright showcasing LED lighting lineup at the National Stationery Show in New York
- International smartphones vendors worried about insufficient LTE chip supply
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Step into the new era of HD surveillance - GKB to launch ForeSight Surveillance System
- iPV Tracker: TOPPER SUN's intelligent solar tracking system that adjusts the position of PV modules automatically to track the sun can increase the power yield by 30-40%
- Glacialight is pleased to expand its Navi Series LED Flood Light Line into DC
- Advantech Makes Testing More Effective, Advancing Intelligent Vehicle Inspection
- Digi-Key launches new website for Israel
- 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
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
23-May-2012 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 7147.75 | -127.14 | -1.75% |
| TSE electronic | 271.94 | -5.69 | -2.05% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 103.29 | -1.28 | -1.22% |
| OTC electronic | 132.45 | -1.69 | -1.26% |
- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
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Maxim's Chris Neil, senior VP, Industrial and Medical Solutions Group
Photo: Michael McManus, May 10.
Ravi Subramanian, CEO of EDA firm Berkeley Design Automation
Photo: Michael McManus, May 10.
Algotochip CTO Satish Padmanabhan and company VP of operations Mike Hong
Photo: Michael McManus, May 10.
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- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire
Keeping industrial interesting: Q&A with analog and mixed signal solution provider Maxim
According to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Maxim Integrated Products, the industrial...
Over the next 30 years, the world's middle class (defined as per capita income of more than US$8,000...
Turning C code into silicon in 8-16 weeks: Q&A with semi startup Algotochip
Silicon Valley startup Algotochip specializes in architecting and implementing all aspects of a complete...
The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
The ramping-up of 8.5G production at China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
- 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...
- Overview of the Greater China small- to medium-size TFT LCD industry
This DIGITIMES Research Special Report provides a comprehensive overview of the players and market direction of panel makers in the Greater China region, as well as outlining the potential market influence of OLEDs.
- The role of PV in China energy policy through 2015
During China 12th Five Year Plan period (2011-2015), solar PV will be the fastest growing renewable energy. Installed capacity in China grow by tenfold to reach the target of 10GWp by 2015.
- Industry development and government policy in China animation sector
The animation industry production value in China is projected to exceed CNY50 billion by 2015. This Digitimes Special Report provides an overview of the industry, including regional development, government policy and a breakdown of the various market segments.