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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Friday, December 5, 2008
09:19 (GMT+8)
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VIA sees drop on November revenues Dec 3, 16:40 VIA Technologies' revenues in November were NT$412 million (US$12.29 million), drops of 35.54% on month and 44.02% on year, while the company's combined revenues for the first 11 months of 2008 were NT$7.49 billion, a drop of 46.48% on year, according to the company. Read more |
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VIA to spin off RISC-based CPU business to save costs, says paper Newswatch - Nov 27, 12:08 Impacted by the sagging global economy, VIA Technologies will spin off its non-core business later this month to save costs, according to a Chinese-language Economy Daily New (EDN) report. Read more |
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S3 Graphics launches Chrome 500 series Nov 21, 13:57 VIA Technologies company S3 Graphics has announced its next generation Chrome 500 graphics graphics processors, which can support Blu-ray playback, streaming HD video, DirectX 10.1, and OpenGL 3.0 applications on Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms. Read more |
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VIA launches Vipro touch-screen panel PC Nov 19, 12:29 VIA Technologies has announced the VIA Vipro VP7710 touch screen panel PC, a full featured, entirely fanless panel PC that the company is saying is its first in a series of advanced display technologies. Read more |
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Acer considering launch of non-Atom nettop in early 2009 Nov 10, 14:46 Acer is planning to launch a low-power and low-cost 1-liter nettop at the beginning of 2009, according to sources at OEM providers. Read more |
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VIA and SiS announce October results Nov 6, 01:15 Affected by impacts from the falling global economy and conservative clients, VIA Technologies and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) both saw on-year revenues drops in October this year, according to the companies. Read more |
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VIA Nvidia netbook platform plans suspended Nov 4, 15:42 Nvidia and VIA Technologies' cooperation over a platform for netbooks and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) was recently suspended, according to sources at VIA. Read more |
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SiS says it will not quit the PC chipset market Oct 29, 16:19 Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) has responded to market rumors that it is planning to phase out of the PC chipset business to focus on digital TV and handheld device chips, saying that the company will continue shipping its PC chipsets products based on client demand. Read more |
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VIA forms white box netbook supply chain for second-tier vendors Oct 28, 12:46 VIA Technologies has announced the establishment of Global Mobility Bazaar (GMB), which will function similar as Intel's Common Building Block (CBB) for white box netbook market, according to the company. Read more |
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South Korea DRAM makers using discounted won to extend aggressive pricing, say Taiwan rivals Oct 20, 16:53 Buoyed by the depreciation of the South Korean won, DRAM makers in South Korea have continued to apply aggressive pricing strategies in the market despite the current weak market conditions for memory, according to sources at Taiwan DRAM makers. Read more |
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VIA sees drop in September revenues Oct 3, 12:18 VIA Technologies has reported September 2008 revenues of only NT$562 million (US$17.47 million), drops of 22.9% on month and 52.48% on year. Read more |
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S3 Graphics announces power efficient graphics processor for mini-notebooks Sep 25, 12:04 S3 Graphics has announced its Chrome 400 Ultra Low Power (ULP) graphics processor series, based on a power-efficient GPU architecture. Today's users will now be able to enjoy the latest HD media playback and DirectX 10.1 gaming experience on mini-notes as well as notebook PCs, with minimal impact on battery life. Read more |
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VIA announces major netbook design win from China vendor Sep 3, 16:54 VIA Technologies has announced that China-based PC OEM Tsinghua TongFang has adopted VIA's C7-M CPU and VX700 chipset to power its S1 imini netbook series. The S1 imini has a maximum power consumption of 15W, with a distinctive, lightweight design, highlighted VIA. Read more |
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VIA sees an on-month revenues increase of 19% in August Sep 3, 12:23 VIA Technologies announced revenues of NT$729 million (US$22.89 million) for August this year, an increase of 19.31% compared to July. However, with the company having discontinued the shipping of third-party chipset products, the amount still dropped 42.98% compared to the same month last year. Accumulated revenues in the first eight months this year were NT$5.87 billion, a drop of 46.76% compared to the same period last year. Read more |
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VIA announces Nano-ITX board using VIA VX800 chipset Aug 19, 09:08 VIA Technologies announced the Epia N700 Nano-ITX board, designed as a complete solution for compact industrial PC and embedded automation devices. Featuring a 1.5GHz VIA C7 or 500MHz VIA Eden processor, the VIA Epia N700 is the first Nano-ITX board to feature the latest VIA VX800 media system processor, offering system designers a balance of miniaturization and uncompromising functionality. Read more |
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Record PC processor shipments in 2Q, says IDC Aug 15, 17:35 Worldwide PC microprocessor shipments in the second quarter of 2008 reached record levels again, according to new data from IDC. Despite the fact that the second quarter is typically the slowest quarter of the calendar year for processor demand and concerns that the economic woes in the US are spreading to other regions, worldwide processor unit shipments grew 3.1% on quarter and 16.1% on year. Strong vendor price competition in the middle and low end of the desktop PC processor and mobile PC processor market segments caused overall market revenues to decline 4.5% on quarter to US$7.7 billion. Read more |
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VIA Telecom lands CDMA chip orders from China-based Qiao Xing Aug 15, 14:21 VIA Telecom, a CDMA chipset provider, has received orders for CDMA chips from China-based Qiao Xing Mobile Communication, a handset unit of China Electric Communication Telecom (CECT), according to sources in the Taiwan handset industry. Read more |
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VIA to launch new Mobile-ITX form factor Aug 15, 12:35 VIA Technologies has noted that it is planning to launch a new form factor – Mobile-ITX – between the end of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. The form factor's size will be only half that of Pico-ITX, the company's smallest form factor currently, which measures 100×72mm. Read more |
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VIA lands Nano CPU orders from HP Aug 15, 01:10 Hewlett-Packard (HP) has reportedly recently place orders for VIA Technologies' Nano CPUs the chipmaker has already started shipping. However, it is currently unknown whether HP will use the CPUs in its mainstream notebooks or netbook series, according to sources from the PC industry. Read more |
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VIA and SiS announce July results Aug 5, 14:58 VIA Technologies has announced revenues of NT$611 million (US$19.87 million) for July this year, a slight increase of 8% on month, but a sharp drop of 54.79% compared to the NT$1.35 billion recorded in July 2007. Accumulated revenues for the first seven months of 2008 were NT$5.14 billion, a drop of 47.26% on year. Read more |
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VIA to see a 50% sequential increase in 3Q revenues, says paper Newswatch - Jul 11, 12:36 VIA Technologies, after having its PC2500 platform adopted as part of the POS (point of sale) system to be used during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, as well as an expected increase in shipments of the company's Nano processors in July and August, market watchers expect the Taiwan-based chipmaker will enjoy a sequential revenues growth of around 50% in the third quarter this year, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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Nvidia to possibly abandon VIA for Intel Atom Jul 8, 14:28 Although VIA Technologies and Nvidia entered into an alliance to cooperate in the low-cost PC and MID markets earlier in the year, according to recent reports, Nvidia has used the alliance as a bargaining chip to negotiate with Intel, demanding Intel allow Nvidia's IGP chipsets to enter the Atom platform ecosystem, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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VIA sales fall in June Jul 3, 12:26 VIA Technologies announced its revenues for June were NT$568 million (US$18.69 million), a drops of 7.3% on month and 58% on year. Read more |
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VIA Pico-ITX motherboard integrates power supply Jun 30, 16:07 VIA Technologies has announced the VIA Epia P700 Pico-ITX motherboard that couples several features within a streamlined, ultra compact footprint designed for low profile systems, with extended I/O port options through two companion boards. Read more |
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AMD to launch low-cost PC processor by year-end Jun 20, 01:15 AMD has recently notified its partners it is developing a processor to enter the low-cost PC market alongside Intel's Atom and Via Technologies' Nano CPUs. The new CPUs will be officially launched by the end of this year, while related netbook products will begin shipping in the first half of 2009, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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TSMC in talks to manufacture CPUs for VIA, says paper Newswatch - Jun 18, 14:00 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently held discussions with VIA Technologies over the mass production of the company's upcoming dual-core and 45nm Nano (Isaiah) CPUs in the first half of 2009, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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CMC and Ritek to each raise US$200 million via private placement Jun 16, 16:56 CMC Magnetics and Ritek, the top two Taiwan-based producers of blank optical discs, will each raise additional capital of US$200 million from target investors, according to the companies. Read more |
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Computex 2008: Nvidia joins VIA in celebrating Nano CPU and Mini-ITX 2.0 launch Jun 6, 02:00 VIA Technologies held a launch party today (June 5) to officially announce its new VIA Nano processor (Isaiah) and a new standard for small form factor motherboards, Mini-ITX 2.0. Nvidia's general manager of MCP business, Drew Henry, appeared at the show lending weight to previous reports the two companies will be teaming up on a new CPU-chipset platform in the near future. Read more |
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Computex 2008: Second-tier notebook makers not missing from the show Jun 6, 01:45 Although first-tier notebook makers have taken most of the the spotlight, second-tier makers including Mitac Technology, First International Computer (FIC), Clevo and several China-based makers have been promoting their own product lineups at Computex 2008. Read more |
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Low-cost PC market to reach 10 million units in 2008, says Asustek president Jun 5, 01:23 The low-cost PC market (including notebooks and desktops) is expected to reach annual shipment totals of 10 million units in 2008, according to Jerry Shen, president of Asustek. The CPUs adopted by these 10 million units includes Intel's Atom and Celeron M, and VIA Technologies' C7-M. Among which, the Atom will account for seven million units, while the other three million will be shared by Celeron M and C7-M processors, noted Shen. Read more |
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Computex 2008: FIC showcases latest netbooks Jun 4, 17:41 First International Computer (FIC) unveiled its latest 8.9-inch netbooks, the CE2A1 and CW0A1. Read more |
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Computex 2008 opens doors: focus on WiMAX, ICT Crossover, New Generation notebooks and Green IT Jun 3, 01:00 Computex 2008 will officially start tomorrow (June 3) and the show will focus on four general topics; WiMAX, ICT Crossover, New Generation notebooks and Green IT. 1,725 worldwide vendors and makers will exhibit at the show across 4,492 booths, a large increase of 53% compared to in 2007. Read more |
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VIA christens its Isaiah-based CPUs Nano May 30, 01:00 VIA Technologies has officially announced the name and availability of its next-generation Isaiah CPUs. VIA Nano CPUs will offer four times of performance of the company's C7 series, while maintaining the same power envelope and pin compatibility, highlighted Chen Wen-chi, president of VIA. Read more |
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VIA offers customization of case design and WiMAX in new mini-notebook reference design May 28, 01:00 VIA Technologies has introduced the new VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design targeted at the rapidly growing global market for ultra-portable notebooks. The VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design introduces a number of innovations, including the next generation VIA Ultra Mobile Platform, based on the VIA C7-M ULV processor and the new all-in-one VIA VX800 digital media IGP chipset. Read more |
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