According to TrendForce, while the attitude towards 2013 remains conservative, smartphones and tablets are expected to show stable growth, whereas the penetration rate for ultrabooks is set to increase gradually by each quarter.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, although 2HNov DRAM contract prices took a slight 3.17% dip, 1HDec module prices have gone on an uptrend thanks to stimulation from the spot prices.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, although the year-end peak replenishment period for system products has passed, with NAND Flash manufacturers continuing to undertake production cuts for retail markets,1HDec NAND Flash contract prices have dipped by approximately1-2% compared to the am
As a recent smartphone study from global market research firm TrendForce indicates, entry to mid-level smartphones are gaining popularity as component cost decreases and 3G and LTE networks are becoming more widespread.
Consumers waiting to buy the next generation iPad may need to prepare more money, because the price may be higher than that of iPad/iPad 2 (US$ 499 and above).