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Friday 16 November 2012
Intel possibly to invest in Sharp specifically for IGZO panel technology, say Taiwan component makers
While Intel and Sharp have denied rumors that Intel and Qualcomm will invest JPY30 billion (US$377 million) in Sharp, Taiwan-based component makers hold the opinion that Intel may...
Friday 16 November 2012
Taiwan market: Epson launches new projectors
Seiko Epson has launched EB-1410Wi, a projector designed for conferences, and EB-W16SK, a 3D projector specifically for educational use, in the Taiwan market at recommended retail...
Friday 16 November 2012
Taiwan market: Sony launches MILC Handycam
Sony on November 15 launched the Handycam NEX-VG-900, claimed to be the first full-frame (35.8 by 23.9mm) Full HD MILC (mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera), in the Taiwan market...
Thursday 15 November 2012
Digitimes Research: Digital TV product and home entertainment system sales down in 3Q12
Global consumer electronics sales were lower than expected during the third quarter of 2012, with digital TV products as well as home entertainment and sound systems getting hit the...
Thursday 15 November 2012
11.6-inch becomes niche-market size for notebooks, say Taiwan makers
As global sales of netbooks have been decreasing due to competition from tablets, 11.6-inch has become niche-market size, according to Taiwan-based notebook supply chain makers.
Thursday 15 November 2012
Digitimes Research: Taiwan-based LCD TV maker shipments expected to reach 44.73 million units in 2013
Taiwan-based LCD TV makers' shipments are expected to reach 44.73 million units in 2013, a 20% on-year increase, due to an expected recovery in the LCD TV segment and increased orders...
Thursday 15 November 2012
Digitimes Research: Asustek to compete with Acer for top-3 worldwide notebook vendor spot in 2013
Weak Global notebook demand is expected to reshuffle the top-10 notebook brand rankings in 2013, with Lenovo expected to successfully take over Hewlett-Packard's (HP) leading position...
Thursday 15 November 2012
PMA reports worldwide projector market of nearly 2.5 million in 3Q12
Projector research firm Pacific Media Associates (PMA) has released its latest projector research, stating that the worldwide projector market totaled 2.47 million units in the third...
Thursday 15 November 2012
China market: Xiaomi launches connected TV STB
China-based smartphone vendor Xiaomi Technology on November 14 announced the launch of Xiaomi Box, a set-top box (STB) for connected TVs, in the China market at a retail price of...
Thursday 15 November 2012
Seiko Epson boosts projector sales in education segment
Taiwan-based Seiko Epson has reportedly landed approximately 70% of orders for projectors used in the education segment, which pushed up its orders in the third quarter of 2012 by...
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Foxconn sees more MacBook orders from Apple
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reportedly seen an increase in 15-inch MacBook Pro orders in the second half and is currently supplying 10-15% of Apple's total...
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Digitimes Research: 4.57 million e-book readers to be shipped globally in 4Q12
Global e-book reader shipments in the fourth quarter of 2012 will reach 4.57 million units, hiking 92% on quarter but dropping 49.1% on year, according to Digitimes Research.
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Second-generation Chromebook shipments expected to remain weak
Samsung Electronics launched an 11.6-inch Chromebook developed through cooperation with Google for sale at US$249 in October 2012 and Acer launched another 11.6-inch Chromebook for...
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Commentary: Will Apple soften its stance against Samsung after reaching peace deal with HTC?
The announcement of a comprehensive settlement of patent lawsuits between Apple and HTC comes as a surprise to the smartphone industry, given Apple's previous hostile attitude against...
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Taiwan notebooks – 3Q 2012
Taiwan notebook shipments decreased 5% sequentially and 9.3% on year to reach 42.73 million units in the third quarter of 2012.