Amazon is mulling changes in its component purchasing strategy that it has been using for the Kindle Fire tablets. So far, Amazon has been relying almost entirely on the ODMs, though that could change with Amazon likely to place itself in a position to be calling all the shots. However, all of it is still in rumor territory with neither Amazon nor its upstream supply chain … [Read more...] about Amazon Rumored to Hold Kindle Fire Component Purchasing Rights
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Apple May Add New Contractor for iPad 3
Things seem to be settling down with the iPad 3 as its intended launch period draws closer. Now there is further news coming from Apple's traditional China/Taiwan manufacturing base with reports coming in of Apple actively considering the addition of a second manufacturer for the latest iteration of the iPad. The new iPad 3 or iPAD HD+ is expected to make it to the market by … [Read more...] about Apple May Add New Contractor for iPad 3
Qualcomm Reveals New Dual-Core Chip at Computex
To be at Taipei during this time of the year does make strong business sense. Right now, Taiwan is playing host to the who's who from the tech world for the week long annual Computex event. This has prompted Qualcomm to maintain a presence in spite of it having its own Uplinq conference taking place at San Diego. The chip maker did not disappoint either, as it had come along … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Reveals New Dual-Core Chip at Computex
Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Research in Motion is all set to launch the PlayBook on the 19th of April, though it now seems evident we shouldn't have been kept waiting so long to lay our hands on this wonderful PlayBook tablet PC. Believe it or not, Apple had a lot to do with the delay. Inadvertent though it might be, it's a matter of serious debate if Apple is really lamenting the way things have worked … [Read more...] about Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Quanta’s own tablet hits the FCC
Taiwan based manufacturers it seems have upped the ante as far as tablet PCs are concerned. Quanta Computers is the latest to come up with its own tablet PC, in much the same manner as many of its domestic compatriots like ECS or Netronix have done in recent times. And the good thing with the Quanta QV3A (until it gets a proper name) is that the tablet has already made it to … [Read more...] about Quanta’s own tablet hits the FCC
Compal and Quanta Developing Tablet PC’s with Thermal Modules and Fans
We all know the Tablet PC space is increasingly becoming more competitive as more people rush to take advantage of customer demand, many manufacturers are working on dual core processors to increase hardware performance. In 2011 at CES we will see more tablets having multi-core processors and with that technology underneath the hood, the question on thermal heating and … [Read more...] about Compal and Quanta Developing Tablet PC’s with Thermal Modules and Fans
Non-iPad Global Tablet PC Shipments estimated at 30 million for 2011
Digitimes is reporting that component making companies in Taiwan are estimating that non Apple iPad Tablets are looking to ship out close to 20 to 30 million units in 2011. 2011 will surely prove that Tablet Computers are not merely a fad, but a new way to interact with our devices, and most tablet computers will be more powerful then netbooks and most lower end … [Read more...] about Non-iPad Global Tablet PC Shipments estimated at 30 million for 2011