As per news coming from Taiwan, trial production of the 5th gen iPad is set to kick off soon with volume production expected to begin in July. Initial plans call for the shipment to stabilize at around 2-3 million by September. As for the iPad 5's specifications, Digitimes has some interesting bits to share. For instance, the site is claiming the new iPad will come with the … [Read more...] about iPad 5 Production to Begin Soon, Shipment Starts in September
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The Slow Demise of the Japanese Electronics Industry. Here’s Why.
There have been a silent but far reaching changes in the consumer electronic scene over the last few years. It's the slow but steady decline of the once mighty Japanese electronics industry; what we see today can be considered just a shadow of what it once was. Unfortunately, the shadow is only growing longer, which implies the sun might well be setting in the Land of the … [Read more...] about The Slow Demise of the Japanese Electronics Industry. Here’s Why.
New Sharp Tablet with Intel Inside Debuts
So far Intel only has a minuscule presence in the tablet segment, something that belies its otherwise formidable presence in other forms of computing. Arch-Rival ARM seems to dominate the current market, but this might change soon now that the chipmaker has come up with the Medfield chipset. The new chips promise better battery backup times while also offering superior … [Read more...] about New Sharp Tablet with Intel Inside Debuts
IGZO Displays from Sharp to Form Tablet Screens of the Future
Sharp has announced it has ramped up production of IGZO (iridium gallium zinc oxide) LCD panels, which will form the displays of future tablets and smartphones. The display, based on the IGZO technology, is a world first. Experts believe this technology will make it possible for tablet makers to build devices that are a lot thinner and consume a lot less power. These ultra high … [Read more...] about IGZO Displays from Sharp to Form Tablet Screens of the Future
New 10 Inch Tablet from Sharp Launched
Sharp's earlier attempt at a tablet device did not really take off in a manner that could match its global stature as an electronics maker of repute. The Japanese major had even tried a different approach to the tablet market, by positioning its Galapagos line of tablets as e-book reading devices. Nevertheless, Sharp is back with a new tablet offering though the RW-T110, that … [Read more...] about New 10 Inch Tablet from Sharp Launched
Sharp to Supply iPad Displays “As Soon As Possible”
Sharp is keen to get along with the shipment of LCD panels meant for the iPad 3 as soon as possible. Towards this, production of the display panels for iPad has been boosted up, and this means the initial batch of the latest Apple tablet isn't featuring display panels manufactured by Sharp. However, it's still a matter of speculation as to which company is supplying the … [Read more...] about Sharp to Supply iPad Displays “As Soon As Possible”
iPad 3 Displays Might Come from Sharp
Apple might be sourcing their LCD displays for the next gen iPad from Sharp, sources revealed. The LCD displays might be manufactured at Sharp's Kameyama No. 2 plant situated in Japan. The bidding for the contract was won by Sharp, who has been supplying display panels to Apple for their iPhone’s. Apple is also in the process of increasing their component supply chain for … [Read more...] about iPad 3 Displays Might Come from Sharp
Sharp launches 7-inch WiMAX capable Galapagos tablet
Sharp’s Galapagos range of tablets was supposed to mark its presence in the tablet market while also adding a competitive element against Apple's iPad. Every tablet in the market has but one common element -- that it wishes to be compared and competed against the iPad and Sharp had come up with a 10.8 inch tablet to take on the Apple offering. That it never happened is no … [Read more...] about Sharp launches 7-inch WiMAX capable Galapagos tablet
Sharp Brings Curtains Down on Its Galapagos 5.5 and 10.8 Inch Tablets
Its only the fittest that survive while lesser products get kicked out of the game. That's a simple rule of nature and the latest to find itself at the receiving end of this is the Sharp Galapagos 5.5 inch and 10.8 inch tablet PCs. This shouldn't come as a surprise, though, as its not the first time a tablet has been herded off to the chopping block and it surely won't be the … [Read more...] about Sharp Brings Curtains Down on Its Galapagos 5.5 and 10.8 Inch Tablets
Sharp Galapagos A01SH tablet unveiled
There is a new member in the Sharp Galapagos family -- the Galapagos A01SH that has just been unveiled. So we do have a fairly clear picture of the newest member of the Android tablet both inside out though the tablet will initially be seen playing around within the Japanese shores. The Galapagos A01SH is yet to make its formal stop-over at the FCC and hence, its around the … [Read more...] about Sharp Galapagos A01SH tablet unveiled