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Tablets Make Ebook Readers an Endangered Species
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Tablets Make Ebook Readers an Endangered Species

After spectacular growth during the last few years, the ebook reader market is on an alarmingly precipitous decline, sent reeling by more nimble tablet devices that have gained the ardent patronage of consumers, according to an IHS iSuppli Consumer Electronics Special Report. Unknown to consumers before 2006, ebook readers saw shipments skyrocket for the next […]

Downtrend DRAM prices in end of November 2012
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Downtrend DRAM prices in end of November 2012 Update

According to DRAMeXchange, a division of global market research firm TrendForce, DRAM contract price was on a downtrend in 2HNov., after staying flat momentarily in 1HNov. Average 4GB contract price was US$15.25, a 3.17% decline compared to 1HNov. Average 2GB contract price fell below the US$9 mark to US$8.75, a 2.78% decrease. From the market

1HAug. 2012 DRAM contract price falls over 5%
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1HAug. 2012 DRAM contract price falls over 5%

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. However, the

How to Detect and Remove Counterfeit Components from Global Supply Chains
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How to Detect and Remove Counterfeit Components from Global Supply Chains

The problem of such parts in the supply chain goes beyond a financial and legal issue; the failure of a part can have devastating, life-threatening and destructive consequences. The reason behind the continued presence of counterfeit, substandard and non-conforming parts, however, is unfortunately simple: opportunistic financial gain. As much as counterfeiters continue to increase in

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October 2011 DRAM quotes stable

DRAM contract price has decreased by 47% since May, but ceased falling in October mainly due to the combination of traditional peak season demand and less shipment pressure on makers with the start of Q4. Market Insight on DRAM Contract price stayed flat for 2HOct., with DDR3 2GB and 4GB average contract price at US$10.5

Qualcomm beats Broadcom and CSR
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Qualcomm beats Broadcom and CSR

The company’s design strategy, dominant market share, multi-constellation support, and upcoming indoor location technologies were all fundamental to securing the top spot. Broadcom, CSR, u-blox, and TI fill out the top five, but … only temporarily. Vendor Matrix: A Key Component of ABI Research’s Assessment ABI Research’s “vendor matrix” is a key component of the

Darren Grasby to lead AMD sales in EMEA
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Darren Grasby to lead AMD sales in EMEA

AMD corporate vice president Darren Grasby will lead the company’s sales efforts in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, reporting to AMD chief sales officer John Byrne. Darren Grasby to Lead EMEA Sales “One of my top priorities is to help AMD’s sales organization make faster decisions, champion the voice of the customer

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