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| Macronix February slips 19.52% |
3/11/2013 |
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Macronix had consolidated revenues of NT$1.315 billion (US$44.3 million) for February slipping 19.52% on month and 28.48% on year and those of NT$2.950 billion for January-February declining 16.12% on year.
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| HTC one to launch in Taiwan |
3/8/2013 |
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The New HTC One will be avaialbe in Taiwan at the end of March, with a retail price of NT$19,900 (US$670)
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| HP turns to purchasing components from China makers |
3/8/2013 |
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Hewlett-Packard (HP) has recently turned to seek component supplies from China-based makers in order to cut costs and continue staying competitive in the PC market, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
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| Samsung to invest in Sharp |
3/7/2013 |
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Samsung Electronics may invest JPY10 billion (US$107 million) in Sharp, according to industry rumors.
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| Microsoft reduce OEM Window 8 price |
3/6/2013 |
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Microsoft will lower OEM licensing costs for WIndow 8 by offering a discount of US$20 for 11.6-inch and below notebooks that are equipped with touch screens.
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| Foxconn to add investment outside of China |
3/4/2013 |
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Rumors have started circulating in the IT market that Foxconn is considering moving its investment focus from China to countries such as Brazil, Indonesia, Taiwan and the US.
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| DRAM prices up over 10% |
3/4/2013 |
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DRAM makers have hiked February contract prices for PC-use DRAM by over 10% and consequently contract prices have risen to about US$20 for a 4GB DDR3 module and over US$11 for a 2GB DDR3 modules.
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| China Mobile starts trial run on TD-LTE Network |
3/1/2013 |
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It is the first time users are able to access the next-generation wireless network through smartphones. However, the only smartphone model currently available that supports TD-LTE, which was developed by the Chinese government, is the Samsung Galaxy S3.
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| Freescale wants to supply your ARM server chip |
3/1/2013 |
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Freescale announced that it had licensed the A50-series of microprocessors on a multiyear subscription basis for future versions of its i.MX applications processor and QorIQ communications processor product lines.
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| Today is National Unplug Day |
3/1/2013 |
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The idea apparently is to get folks to honor the “ancient ritual” of having a day of rest, in this case doing so by avoiding ones and zeroes. Balance is the key.
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| Samsung to offer high security on next smartphone |
2/28/2013 |
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Samsung ran a series of amusing commercials during the Academy Awards show on Sunday featuring the phones’ handiness in a business.Samsung said it had evidence that it was ready for enterprise.
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| China fires back on hacking issue |
2/28/2013 |
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The White House has said that it has taken its concerns about cyber-theft to the highest levels of China's government. China denied the allegations, saying it was also the victim of cyber attacks.
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| Micron sells Italy fab to Aptina |
2/27/2013 |
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"This transaction provides a long-term bridge toward a successful future for the Avezzano facility," said Micron CEO Mark Durcan. "The transaction not only preserves the facility and jobs in Avezzano, but it also supports a stable and long-term wafer supply for Aptina"
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