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Wednesday 26 November 2014
Taiwan market: Acer, Lenovo expect good PC sales during IT Month
While global PC demand in the fourth quarter of 2014 is expected to decrease on quarter, Acer and Lenovo expect their PC shipments to still enjoy growth. They are also confident about...
Wednesday 26 November 2014
Qisda looking to further expand business model to medical segment
Qisda has seen projector shipments increase 40% on year to about 1.2 million over the first three quarters of 2014 while LCD monitor shipments reached 11.8 million, up about 20% on...
Wednesday 26 November 2014
TV panel shipments increase 10.2% on year in October to 22.55 million, says TrendForce
Global TV panel shipments increased 10.2% on year in October to 22.55 million units as vendors stocked up for holiday demand.
Wednesday 26 November 2014
Digitimes Research: Global tablet shipments to reach 74.53 million in 4Q14
There will be 74.53 million tablets shipped globally in the fourth quarter of 2014, increasing on quarter by 17.6% but decreasing on year by 10.1%, according to Digitimes Research.
Wednesday 26 November 2014
Getac expects ruggedized mobile device shipments to grow 15%
Ruggedized mobile computing solution provider Getac Technology has obtained orders for ruggedized notebooks and tablets from the US Army, US-based Pacific Gas and Electricity Company...
Wednesday 26 November 2014
Tablet vendors may decrease number of models to be launched in 2015
As it is difficult to make profit from tablets, Asustek Computer has decided to reduce the number of new models to be launched in 2015, and Samsung Electronics and Lenovo are also...
Tuesday 25 November 2014
Acer, Asustek pushing Chromebooks and inexpensive notebooks
Acer is set to invest heavily in Chromebook development in 2015 with related shipments to grow over 50% on year to reach 4.8 million units. Meanwhile, Asustek Computer is also planning...
Tuesday 25 November 2014
Geared up for car-use market: Q&A with Macronix chairman Miin Wu
NOR flash memory supplier Macronix International is looking to expand its presence in the automotive market, and aims to become the largest supplier of NOR flash chips for car-use...
Monday 24 November 2014
Xiaomi to launch smart home device soon
Xiaomi is planning to launch a product for the smart home market between the end of 2014 and January 2015 and expects the product to surprise the market, according to the head of...
Friday 21 November 2014
Digitimes Research: China makers Bitland, BYD to join Chromebook supply chain in 2015
Following China-based application processor (AP) supplier Rockchip's entry into the Chromebook industry, China-based end device makers are also expected to join the Chromebook supply...
Friday 21 November 2014
Medical equipment makers investing in new facilities in Taiwan
Artificial tooth maker HC Bio-S has launched new facilities in the Kaohsiung Science Park and estimates the move will help bring the company more than NT$700 million (US$22.63 million)...
Friday 21 November 2014
Foxconn to build airborne logistic hub in Zhengzhou
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will sign agreements with Administration Commission of Zhengzhou Airport Economic Comprehensive Experimental Area in China by the...
Friday 21 November 2014
Japan-based Murata sees potential in IoT and wearable industries
Japan-based component maker Murata Manufacturing has showcased its latest wearable devices at China Hi Tech Fair Elexcon 2014 and is planning to release one stop solutions to assist...
Friday 21 November 2014
Acer unveils Aspire Switch and Iconia tablets
Acer on November 20 unveiled 10-, 11.6- and 12.5-inch Aspire Switch 2-in-1 devices (which can be converted into tablets), Iconia One 7, Iconia One 8 and Iconia Tab 10 tablets and...
Thursday 20 November 2014
Acer to launch convertible touch-screen Chromebook in 1H15
Acer is developing an 11.6-inch Chromebook equipped with a touch screen and a cover that can be turned to convert into a tablet. The device will launch in the first half of 2015,...