According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, the commodity DRAM yearly output ratio has been on a downtrend due to changes in market demand. This year, total commodity DRAM production fell below 50% for the first time, and the category showed the weakest profitability...
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According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, mobile DRAM growth is continuing to increase following the releases of smartphones, tablet PCs, and other mobile devices. It is predicted that within the DRAM industry, the proportion of mobile DRAM will increase from 11% during 2010 to 21% in 2012 out of total DRAM supply, and rise to approximately 24% during 2013...
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According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, under the impact of manufacturers' tightening supply strategies and the 4Q12 restocking demand for smartphones and tablet PCs, 2HSep. mainstream NAND Flash contract prices have risen by approximately 7.5%-11%...
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Apple revealed sales figures for the iPhone 5 last week: 5 million devices were sold in the first week, breaking records but falling short of expectation. Apple stock fell slightly, and iPhone discussion has been focused on the device’s increased susceptibility to scratches and the imperfections of Apple Maps...
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According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, as notebook shipments show signs of weakening and Windows 8 looks unlikely to stimulate PC shipments, 2HSep. contract price continues on a downtrend. As 4GB modules have replaced 2GB modules as the market mainstream, 4GB price drops have become more apparent; average 4GB contract price has decreased by 5.8%...
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The iPhone craze continued last week as the latest iteration of Apple’s wildly popular device hit the shelves; good for Cupertino, bad for manufacturers whose product unveilings were overshadowed by the iPhone 5 hype. It’s no wonder many are choosing to wait until the storm passes before introducing their own new devices...
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According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, given the market concerns regarding a peak-less season, transaction volumes within the NAND Flash market have been rather light. However, with the replenishment demand for new smartphones, tablet PCs, and other hardware products, the 1HSep...
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Last week’s biggest event was undoubtedly the introduction of the next-generation iPhone. As expected, Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 on September 12. Nothing unexpected in the name of the new device, nor in its specifications and physical appearance; nearly everything about the phone was accurately predicted, from the display size and smaller connector to the pre-order and release schedule...
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The underwhelming 2H12 market performances have been leading to further downward PC shipment adjustments. While it was initially expected that PC shipment growth will amount to 4-5%, that figure has been adjusted to -2.5% during the second half of 2012, and may decline even further...
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September has been filled with one new product announcement after another. During the IFA exhibition, major spotlights have been directed toward a variety of next-gen smartphones and tablets, some of which included the Windows 8 platform. In spite of this, Microsoft and Nokia were able to leave a strong impression with their respectable Windows Phone 8 announcement...
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