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Wednesday 6 May 2009
Windows 7 penetration rate to be higher than Vista two years from launch, says Microsoft Taiwan
The penetration rate of Windows 7 will be significantly higher than that of Windows Vista in the business sector in a two-year period after the new OS is launched, according to sources...
Wednesday 22 April 2009
Intel GN40 netbooks held back by Windows XP
One of the main selling points of Intel's Atom N280 processor and GN40 chipset bundle for netbooks is enhanced 3D graphics performance and hardware video decoding, but some of these...
Tuesday 21 April 2009
Highly possible Windows 7 RC out before Computex 2009, says Microsoft Taiwan
Microsoft Taiwan has confirmed that it is "highly possible" a release candidate (RC) build of Windows 7 will be made available before Computex Taipei 2009, which is scheduled...
Friday 3 April 2009
Smart files patent infringement lawsuit against NextWindow
Canada-based Smart Technologies has announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against New Zealand-based NextWindow with a US court to enforce Digital Vision Touch...
Monday 30 March 2009
Memory specialists looking to Windows 7 to boost SSD longevity
The replacement to flash-based solid state drives (SSDs) will be pushed forward by Microsoft's launch of Windows 7, according to Taiwan's memory specialists.
Friday 20 March 2009
Windows 7 expected to spur NAND flash demand
Memory makers expect Windows 7 to drive demand for NAND flash chips because the new OS is optimized to take advantage of solid-state drives (SSD).
Tuesday 17 March 2009
PC players not optimistic Windows 7 will drive demand
Taiwan-based PC vendors/makers and motherboard makers generally hold the opinion that they will be unable to benefit from the launch of Windows 7, while many market analysts expect...
Monday 16 March 2009
Windows 7 to boost PC shipment growth by more than 10% in 2010, says paper
Windows 7 is expected to boost global PC shipments by more than 10% on year from the on-year growth of negative 5% this year, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times...
Friday 13 March 2009
VIA announces VX855 MSP for SFF and mobile PCs
VIA Technologies has announced the VIA VX855 media system processor (MSP) – a power efficient, all-in-one chipset that addresses the key performance and entertainment requirements...
Friday 13 March 2009
MediaTek enters development of Windows Mobile-enabled chipset solutions for smartphones, say sources
Microsoft has teamed up with Taiwan-based IC design house MediaTek to develop Windows Mobile-enabled chipset solutions for smartphones, aiming to push 3G handsets built with MediaTek's...
Tuesday 24 February 2009
AUO gearing up development of touch panels for release of Microsoft Windows 7
LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) is gearing up for the release of Microsoft Windows 7 in the second half of 2009, and the company is working with its subsidiaries, including color...
Tuesday 24 February 2009
Compal Communications lands LGE orders for Windows Mobile-based smartphones, says paper
Taiwan-based ODM handset maker Compal Communications has secured orders for Windows Mobile-based smartphones from LG Electronics (LGE), according to a Chinese-language Commercial...
Friday 6 February 2009
Windows Mobile phones to become just Windows phones, say sources
Microsoft, which is planning to unveil its Windows Mobile 6.5 platform at the Mobile World Congress soon, has decided that, going forward, Windows Mobile-based handsets will be promoted...
Friday 19 December 2008
Mitac International to offer GPS PNDs based on Windows Embedded NavReady 2009
Mitac International has adopted Microsoft's Windows Embedded NavReady 2009, a new platform based on Windows Embedded CE specifically tailored for GPS navigation devices, and will...
Thursday 11 December 2008
WinHEC Taipei 2008: Quanta showcases new touch screen technology for Windows 7
Quanta Computer recently showcased a new touch screen technology - Optical Touch – that will be compatible with Microsoft Windows 7.