Because of the weakening global economy, the overall PC shipment rate, compared to last year, has been adjusted to -2.5%, with dwindling PC demand leading DRAM inventory levels to reach to 8 to 12 weeks. At the moment, PC OEM’s Aug. DRAM purchase quantity has been decreased to half of its original amount or less...
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According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, MediaTek’s recent duo core MT6577 chipsets are being incorporated with eMCP (eMMC + Multi Chip Package) function as a part of its standard memory chip design. The chip output volume is expected to increase following the leads of major DRAM manufacturers such as Samsung and SK Hynix...
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Last week’s highlight was the verdict in the Apple-Samsung patent lawsuit – Samsung has been found guilty of several patent claims, and must pay Apple US$1 billion in damages. Apple’s cases in Japan and Korean, on the other hand, were not such a sweeping victory...
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With the iPhone’s speculated September 12 unveiling fast approaching, the flurry of rumors has only increased. However, news from component makers indicates those planning to purchase the new iPhone or iPad mini may have to be quick about it – issues with the production of the iPhone’s in-cell panels suggest a shortage of the next-generation device that could potentially affect iPad mini supply as well...
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According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, DRAM contract price continued on a downtrend in 1HAug. As the industry enters the middle of August, the DRAM contract price decline is becoming steeper. As overall demand is sluggish and PC OEMs’ inventory levels remain high, DRAM makers are lowering prices to stimulate demand...
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According to TrendForce research, 1HAugust NAND contract prices are continuing to stabilize, with average contract prices remaining either flat or showing small signs of increase. As buyers and sellers remain divided over the future pricing trend, vendors of memory cards and universal flash drives (UFD) display a conservative attitude towards market prospects...
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As the Apple-Samsung case dragged on last week, even the judge seems to be running out of patience, hoping the electronics giants will be able to work something out on their own – whether this is a viable option or not, only time will tell. Meanwhile, iPhone and iPad rumors continue to proliferate...
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According to research firm IDC, Android-based smartphones account for 60% of the global market, a 106.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Although Apple shipments grew as well, the Cupertino company’s market share decreased. As Apple believes the Android system has copied many iOS features, its patent lawsuit against Android shipment leader Samsung is unsurprising...
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According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, the popularity of smartphones and tablet PC products has stimulated mobile DRAM demand growth in the second quarter of 2012. Although mobile DRAM contract price fell by approximately 10% QoQ in the first quarter, mobile memory revenue unexpectedly increased by 12.4% QoQ...
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As DRAM contract price fell below the US$20 mark in July, the forecast for yearly PC shipment growth has been adjusted from 3.3% down to -0.3%, and the global economic outlook is bleak for the second half of the year, the DRAM industry is preparing for winter with another round of capacity cuts...
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