CONNECT WITH US
Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive
CE, IPC, automotive trends
IN THE NEWS
Wednesday 23 April 2014
Getac, Ennoconn to launch ruggedized tablets
Industrial PC maker Getac Technology will launch a Windows 8.1 8.1-inch ruggedized tablet in the second quarter of 2014, while fellow maker Ennoconn has also finished development...
Wednesday 23 April 2014
China white-box tablet prices expected to drop in 2014
Pricing for white-box tablet products in China are likely to drop during 2014 as demand is expected to decrease while competition intensifies, according to China-based supply chain...
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Clevo transforming Buynow retail chain
Clevo has been transforming the operations of Buynow, its retail chain in China, from IT retail to mixed retail with the addition of telecom devices and fashion goods, as well as...
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Asustek becomes large client for Intel, say Taiwan makers
Asustek Computer has comprehensively adopted Intel CPU platforms for motherboards, desktops, notebooks, tablets and smartphones, becoming a large client for Intel, according to Taiwan-based...
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Taiwan market: Garmin launches Vivofit
GPS device vendor Garmin has launched a fitness band (smart pedometer bracelet), Vivofit, in the Taiwan market at a recommended retail price of NT$3,990 (US$132), according to the...
Monday 21 April 2014
Cooling module makers to further reduce mobile device heat pipe thickness; expect penetration rate of over 15%
Cooling module makers such as Japan-based Furukawa Electric Group and Fujikura and Taiwan-based Chaun-Choung Technology and Taisol Electronics, are looking to reduce the thickness...
Monday 21 April 2014
Mobile display revenues to surpass TV display revenues for the first time, says DisplaySearch
Since 2006, LCD TVs have accounted for the largest share of flat panel display (FPD) revenues; however, in 2014, mobile displays will take the lead. According to DisplaySearch, combined...
Monday 21 April 2014
Hardware players able to earn 75% of wearable device profits, says Intel executive
Vice president of Intel Labs Jesse Fang, at the China Sourcing Fair: Electronics and Components Spring show in Hong Kong, said that wearable devices can be categorized into three...
Monday 21 April 2014
Google reportedly to partner with HTC for 8-inch Nexus; less aggressive about tablet market
Google reportedly has turned to cooperate with High Tech Computer (HTC) for its new 8-inch Nexus tablet instead of Asustek Computer. The device is rumored to be released in the third...
Monday 21 April 2014
Intel, MediaTek become favorites in China white-box tablet industry
China's white-box tablet players have been turning to adopt application processor (AP) solutions from Intel and MediaTek for their 3G and LTE-enabled models because of Intel's subsidies...
Monday 21 April 2014
Netronix to deal out 2013 cash dividend per share of NT$8
Taiwan-based e-book reader maker Netronix will distribute a cash dividend per share of NT$8 (US$0.265) for 2013, after booking net EPS of NT$8.08, according to the company.
Friday 18 April 2014
AMD to host APU 14 in China; embracing China for growth
AMD will host its APU 14 event in Beijing, China in May with several AMD executives set to deliver keynotes. AMD's partners will showcase their latest innovations, according to sources...
Thursday 17 April 2014
LCD TV growth improving as plasma and CRT TVs disappear, says DisplaySearch
Since reaching a peak in 2011, the global TV market has seen continuous declines, falling 6% in 2012 and 3% in 2013. LCD TV shipment growth fell into single digits in 2011, experienced...
Thursday 17 April 2014
Ultra HD TV penetration rate expected to reach 6% in 2014, say AUO sources
The penetration rate for Ultra HD TVs is expected to reach 6% in 2014, according to sources at AU Optronics (AUO).
Thursday 17 April 2014
China white-box tablet vendors gaining foothold
China-based white-box tablet vendors have become increasingly competitive in the face of international vendors by offering a host of hardware upgrades, such as LTE support, ultra-thin...