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Wednesday 28 November 2012
Taiwan market: Sony to open pre-orders for 84-inch Ultra HD TV
Sony will open pre-orders for the Bravia KD-84X9000, its 84-inch Ultra HD (4Kx2K) LCD TV with dynamic LED edge-type backlight, in the Taiwan market between December 7, 2012-January...
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Rise of Sony Mobile, Lenovo to benefit Taiwan handset ODMs
Sony Mobile Communications and Lenovo have both strengthened their positions in the global smartphone market, which will benefit their handset ODM partners in Taiwan, Foxconn International...
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...
Tuesday 6 November 2012
Sony Mobile likely to outsource 30-40% of smartphones for 2013 to ODMs
Sony Mobile Communications aims to ship 50 million smartphones in 2013, with 30-40% out of the total shipments likely to be outsourced to Taiwan-based handset ODMs, including Foxconn...
Monday 22 October 2012
Digitimes Research: Trends in smart TV development
Since 2010, TV vendors have been putting their emphasis on developing smart TVs, each with their own distinct direction as to what kind of functions the TVs will have. Some vendors...
Monday 15 October 2012
Asustek to participate in initial launch of Windows RT tablet
Microsoft is set to announce its latest Windows 8 operating system on October 25 with its Windows RT-based Surface tablet to also make appearance on the same day; however, among Microsoft's...
Thursday 11 October 2012
Handset ODMs to land more smartphone orders from China, Japan in 4Q12
Taiwan-based handset ODMs Compal Communications and Arima Communications are expected to see a rebound in sales in the fourth quarter of 2012, buoyed by orders from China-based and...
Tuesday 9 October 2012
HTC switching smartphone component orders from Samsung to other suppliers
HTC has reduced its purchases of smartphone components from Samsung Electronics, switching its orders for CMOS image sensors from the Korea-based supplier to OmniVision and Sony,...
Thursday 27 September 2012
Global LCD TV shipments to reach 215-220 million units in 2013
Global LCD TV shipments are estimated to reach 215-220 million units in 2013, growing by 5-10% from an estimated 200-205 million units shipped in 2012, according to Taiwan-based TV...
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Commentary: AUO moving forward
A US district court concluded a price-fixing case against AU Optronics (AUO) on September 21 by imposing a US$500 million fining on the Taiwan-based LCD panel maker and sentencing...
Thursday 20 September 2012
Acer, Asustek Windows 8 tablet prices may be to high to attract consumers
Acer and Asustek Computer's Windows 8 tablets are reportedly to be priced at above US$800, about the same price as the New iPad with the highest specifications, and market watchers...
Thursday 13 September 2012
Sony announces NEX-6 camera; claims DSLR experience in pocket-sized package
With a brand new, sleek design and enhanced control capabilities, the new Sony NEX-6 camera packs all the imaging power, shooting responsiveness, handling and operability of a DSLR...
Friday 7 September 2012
Sony to begin phased global launch of 4Kx2K LCD TVs
Sony recently announced that it will begin a phased launch of its latest Bravia LCD television in all global regions from the end of 2012. The new Bravia boasts an 84-inch 4Kx2K LCD...
Thursday 6 September 2012
AUO to mass produce small-sized AMOLED panels with 50% yield rate
AU Optronics (AUO) is set to start mass producing small-sized AMOLED panels in the third quarter of 2012 with a production yield rate at around 50%, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet S
Sony on September 4 unveiled Xperia Tablet S, its latest tablet PC, for launch in the Taiwan market on September 7 at recommended retail prices of NT$13,880 (US$463) for a 16GB version,...