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Taiwan notebook ODMs
Taiwan notebook Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) account for more than 90% of global notebook production and Digitimes is there to provide daily updates on shipments, supplier contracts and financial data on the more than 10 Taiwan makers involved in notebook manufacturing.
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Friday 2 August 2024
Notebook brands elect to observe before US election due to high costs of transferring orders
As the US presidential election 2024 heats up, it's impacting geopolitical changes at many levels. However, the notebook supply chain points out that while there's an increase in customer...
Tuesday 18 June 2024
GDDR7 in growing demand for AI-powered notebooks, memory vendors ready for mass production in 2H24
As AI applications expand to portable devices such as notebooks, demand for the latest generation of graphics memory, GDDR7, is gaining momentum, especially after AI chip leader Nvidia...
Monday 17 June 2024
Microsoft and Qualcomm unveil AI-powered Copilot+ PC: pre-orders surpass expectations
Microsoft and Qualcomm's limited-time collaboration on the Copilot+ PC has entered its pre-order phase, marking a significant step in bringing AI-powered PCs to the consumer market...
Thursday 30 May 2024
India reportedly plans to implement import quota for notebooks in October
India introduced an import management system for imported notebooks and tablets, which displeased major exporters.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
China and Japan raise concern over Indian restrictions on imported PCs and notebooks
China and Japan have questioned India's import license requirements, highlighting renewed concerns from WTO members against India's unilateral trade measures.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Qualcomm teams up with Microsoft and notebook ODMs to challenge Intel on its home turf
During its launch event on May 20, Microsoft announced that the first wave of Copilot+ PCs will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processors.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
As AI PCs launch, notebook ODMs still await momentum
Microsoft has announced the first wave of its Copilot+ PCs, which includes products from five brand-name partners along with the company's own Surface line, all equipped with Qualcomm...
Friday 17 May 2024
Notebook shipments to pick up gradually in 2H24
Notebook shipments are expected to see a gradual pick-up starting in the third quarter of 2024, with the highly anticipated replacement demand driven by the arrival of AI PCs, according...
Monday 6 May 2024
Keyboards and screens could see major design shifts as part of changes brought upon by AI PC
AI PCs are estimated to be a focal point of the industry in the second half of 2024. However, there has yet to be a clear definition of what constitutes an AI PC. Analysis by the notebook...
Tuesday 30 April 2024
Notebook production in Vietnam ramping up
Notebook production in Vietnam has increased dramatically, making the country the second largest source of imports to the US behind China, according to government sources.
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Huawei set to challenge top spot in Chinese PC market with AI PCs, followed by foldable notebooks
Huawei has launched a new notebook, emphasizing that it's an ultra-lightweight AI PC.
Monday 15 April 2024
Global PC market saw recovery in 1Q24, but AI PC impact yet to materialize
After nearly two years of decline, the global PC market finally saw growth in the first quarter of 2024, with shipments also returning to pre-pandemic levels. However, the much-anticipated...
Thursday 11 April 2024
Notebook brands feel even tighter squeeze
Stagnation in the PC market in the first quarter of 2024 has reached levels so high that no positive momentum is expected into the second quarter.
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Global PC shipments return to growth and pre-pandemic volumes in 1Q24, says IDC
After two years of decline, the worldwide traditional PC market returned to growth during the first quarter of 2024 with 59.8 million unit shipments, growing 1.5% on year, according...
Wednesday 3 April 2024
With gloomy forecast for China's notebook market, supply chain adopts wait-and-see approach
Dark clouds loom large at both the supply and demand ends in China's notebook market, as the notebook supply chain points to excess inventory among distributors due to a sales slump...