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Monday 17 September 2012
TXC revenues to hit new high in September, ramping up capacity for new orders
Quartz component maker TXC is expected to see its revenues continue to hit a new record in September 2012 after revenues topped an historic high of NT$972 million (US$33 million)...
Monday 17 September 2012
Acer to release second-generation Chromebook in October
Acer is reportedly set to launch a second-generation Chromebook in mid-October and hopes the device will be able to replace its netbook product line which is expected to be phased...
Monday 17 September 2012
Samsung reducing shipments of 43- and 48-inch TV panels, say sources
Samsung Electronics has been reducing its shipments of 43- and 48-inch LCD TV panels as rivals Chimei Innolux (CMI) and AU Optronics (AUO) are ramping up their shipments of 39- and...
Monday 17 September 2012
Commentary: Falling TV and handset sales tangle Sharp in financial woes
Japan-based Sharp is in deep financial trouble, lacking cash to pay back short-term loans. In addition, Sharp's business structure and the shrinking global economy mean it will be...
Monday 17 September 2012
Taiwan market: Nikon launches DSLR camera
Nikon has launched D600, its latest full-frame DSLR camera, in the Taiwan market at a recommended retail price of NT$64,900 (US$2,185) for body only and that of NT$78,400 for body...
Friday 14 September 2012
Taiwan market: BenQ launches 2 laser diode short-throw projectors
BenQ on September 13 announced the launch of LX60ST and LW61ST, two DLP short-throw projectors featuring light sources that use completely mercury-free laser diodes, in the Taiwan...
Friday 14 September 2012
Commentary: Weakening competition allows Apple to play safe with iPhone 5
Apple has finally launched the much-anticipated iPhone 5 with upgraded hardware and software specifications as compared to its predecessor, but not delivering any breakthroughs in...
Friday 14 September 2012
Compal participates in development of Intel wireless power charging technology
At the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) taking place in San Francisco, Intel revealed details about its progress in the development of wireless power charging technology and its partners...
Friday 14 September 2012
Acer cancels joint press conference with Alibaba to unveil smartphone in Shanghai
Acer originally planned to hold a joint press conference with China-based Alibaba Group in Shanghai on September 13 to debut CloudMobile A800, a smartphone based on the Alibaba-developed...
Friday 14 September 2012
Intel says 14nm process ready for production by end of 2013
Intel has unveiled plans to transition to 14nm process technology for the manufacture of CPUs and SoCs at the end of 2013, and begin R&D for 10nm and below processes on schedule...
Friday 14 September 2012
Market observers hold mixed views on Sharp TV growth in 2H12
Market observers hold mixed views about Sharp's TV growth in the second half of 2012 due to decreases in the company's TV shipments during the first half as well as reduced targets...
Friday 14 September 2012
Fifth-generation iPod shipments to reach 5 million by year-end 2012
Apple's recently released fifth-generation iPod is expected to reach shipments of five million units by the end of 2012 due to the devices upgraded technology and larger screen size,...
Friday 14 September 2012
Taiwan makers begin to ship components for new 13-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models
Taiwan-based supply chain makers have begun to ship components for use in new 13-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models which are expected to be available for sale prior to the year-end...
Friday 14 September 2012
New Lenovo tablet PC uses MediaTek chip
MediaTek on September 13 announced that Lenovo has selected its Android mobile platform for the new LePad A2107, which is shipping to customers globally.
Thursday 13 September 2012
Acer strengthening ties with Elan to ensure touch controller IC supply, says paper
Acer will strengthen its ties with Elan Microelectronics in order to ensure steady supply of touchscreen controller ICs at a consistent quality for the production of its Windows 8-based...