Entries in 'digitimes' (39)
Amazon planning a colour E-ink Kindle?
NEWSFar Eastern supply chain gossips have claimed that Amazon is set to launch colour display e-book readers in the second half of the year.
Notebook makers worried about Windows 8 demand
NEWSFar Eastern notebook builders have warned that the adoption of Windows 8 could be hampered by rising costs such as touch screen displays.
Could notebook optical drives be on the way out?
NEWSMajor PC makers such as Dell, HP and Asus are said to be planning withdrawing optical drives from larger 15-inch and up notebooks, potentially marking the beginning of the end ...
Ultrabook bargains to appear in January?
NEWSUltrabook manufacturers are set to drop the prices of first-generation units in the new year as they make way for next-generation Intel Ivy-Bridge based units, according to a DigiTimes report ...
Cheapo tablet makers quit the market
NEWSThe glut of dirt cheap and poor quality 'white box' Android tablets may be coming to an end as Chinese firms dump inventory and exit the market according to a ...
Major PC makers cut back on tablets
NEWSA DigiTimes report suggested that major PC makers including HP, Acer and Dell would cut back on tablet PC efforts, based on hearsay within the 'upstream supply chain'.
Next generation Amazon Kindle Fire to have 8.9-inch screen?
NEWSAmazon's next generation Kindle Fire tablets may be based on an 8.9-inch screen according to a DigiTimes report.
Intel Ivy Bridge due around March 2012, reports say
NEWSMotherboard manufacturers expect Intel to unveil the upcoming "Ivy Bridge" processor in March next year, according to a DigiTimes report.
Manufacturers cautious on Intel ultrabook shipments
NEWSNotebook manufacturers coming to the market with new Intel 'ultrabook' devices are reportedly not confident of high demand for the thin and like notebooks.
Hard drive prices to rise following rare earth shortage
NEWSHard drives prices will reportedly rise by as much as 10 per cent following export restrictions on so-called 'rare earth' elements vital for many forms of electronics.
Notebook makers beg Intel for ultrabook CPU price cut
NEWSIntel has reportedly rejected calls for cheaper ultrabook processors as notebook manufacturers struggle to hit Intel's sub $1,000 price tag.
Intel insists ultrabooks will be less than $1,000 / ?850
NEWSIntel has revealed that a number of brands will release ultrabooks priced at less than US$1000 before the end of the year.
IPS LCD to make desktop monitor come back
NEWSManufacturers of computer monitors are set to ramp up production of displays with in-plane switching' (IPS) panels.
Intel shops around ultrabook reference designs
NEWSIn an effort to promote the ultrabook category, Intel has provided a reference design of components for an ultrabook as an example for notebook manufacturers.
Optical drives destined to go the way of the floppy?
NEWSOptical disc drives suppliers are facing a "crisis" with manufacturers increasingly moving away from featuring optical drives in notebooks.
Notebook manufacturers get behind Intel ultrabook concept
NEWSNotebook manufacturers are set to begin mass manufacture of Intel 'ultrabooks' with devices set to appear before the end of the year.
HP could be first to market with Intel 'Ultrabook' devices
NEWSThe world's largest PC maker HP may be the first to market with Intel 'ultrabook' concept notebook computers, appearing before the already unveiled Asus UX21.
Amazon tablet to dominate Android-powered rivals
NEWSAmazon's upcoming Android tablet is set to dominate all other non-Apple brands if figures from the component supply channel are to be believed.
Delayed iPhone 5 is minor upgrade, say reports
NEWSLeaks from within the electronic component supply chain have lead to reports that contract manufacturer Pegatron is set to build up to 15 million of the upcoming thinner and lighter ...
Intel could face uphill battle in gaining Ultrabook support
NEWSIntel has deep pockets when it comes to promoting the chipmaker's new Ultrabook concept of thin and light ultra portable netbooks, according to notebook insiders quoted by the DigiTimes.
