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Published Sep.30 2012,15:45 PM (GMT+8)
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, as notebook shipments show signs of weakening and Windows 8 looks unlikely to stimulate PC shipments, 2HSep. contract price continues on a downtrend. As 4GB modules have replaced 2GB modules as the market mainstream, 4GB price drops have become more apparent; average 4GB contract price has decreased by 5.8%...
Published Sep.24 2012,10:59 AM (GMT+8)
The iPhone craze continued last week as the latest iteration of Apple’s wildly popular device hit the shelves; good for Cupertino, bad for manufacturers whose product unveilings were overshadowed by the iPhone 5 hype. It’s no wonder many are choosing to wait until the storm passes before introducing their own new devices...
Published Sep.18 2012,18:13 PM (GMT+8)
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, given the market concerns regarding a peak-less season, transaction volumes within the NAND Flash market have been rather light. However, with the replenishment demand for new smartphones, tablet PCs, and other hardware products, the 1HSep...
Published Sep.17 2012,11:49 AM (GMT+8)
Last week’s biggest event was undoubtedly the introduction of the next-generation iPhone. As expected, Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 on September 12. Nothing unexpected in the name of the new device, nor in its specifications and physical appearance; nearly everything about the phone was accurately predicted, from the display size and smaller connector to the pre-order and release schedule...
Published Sep.13 2012,18:12 PM (GMT+8)
The underwhelming 2H12 market performances have been leading to further downward PC shipment adjustments. While it was initially expected that PC shipment growth will amount to 4-5%, that figure has been adjusted to -2.5% during the second half of 2012, and may decline even further...
Published Sep.12 2012,09:34 AM (GMT+8)
September has been filled with one new product announcement after another. During the IFA exhibition, major spotlights have been directed toward a variety of next-gen smartphones and tablets, some of which included the Windows 8 platform. In spite of this, Microsoft and Nokia were able to leave a strong impression with their respectable Windows Phone 8 announcement...
Published Sep.10 2012,11:23 AM (GMT+8)
Because of the weakening global economy, the overall PC shipment rate, compared to last year, has been adjusted to -2.5%, with dwindling PC demand leading DRAM inventory levels to reach to 8 to 12 weeks. At the moment, PC OEM’s Aug. DRAM purchase quantity has been decreased to half of its original amount or less...
Published Sep.06 2012,17:58 PM (GMT+8)
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, MediaTek’s recent duo core MT6577 chipsets are being incorporated with eMCP (eMMC + Multi Chip Package) function as a part of its standard memory chip design. The chip output volume is expected to increase following the leads of major DRAM manufacturers such as Samsung and SK Hynix...
Published Sep.03 2012,11:28 AM (GMT+8)
Last week’s highlight was the verdict in the Apple-Samsung patent lawsuit – Samsung has been found guilty of several patent claims, and must pay Apple US$1 billion in damages. Apple’s cases in Japan and Korean, on the other hand, were not such a sweeping victory...
Published Aug.27 2012,13:50 PM (GMT+8)
With the iPhone’s speculated September 12 unveiling fast approaching, the flurry of rumors has only increased. However, news from component makers indicates those planning to purchase the new iPhone or iPad mini may have to be quick about it – issues with the production of the iPhone’s in-cell panels suggest a shortage of the next-generation device that could potentially affect iPad mini supply as well...