Sources at channel vendors have reported that first-tier motherboard maker Asustek Computer is facing an overstock of 965 chipset-based motherboards. Other first-tier makers such as Gigabyte Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI) recently dropped prices for Continue reading “Asustek reported to have an overstock of 965 motherboards”.…more
Intel is currently developing two new technologies which will be introduced along with the upcoming high-end X38 chipset, according to sources at motherboard makers. Both technologies target the enthusiast market. The two new technologies are Continue reading “Intel to push two new technologies with X38 chipset”.…more
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is releasing an all-in-one Mobility Kit that includes a microSD card with dual adapters and a USB card reader to give mobile consumers handy storage access when using Continue reading “Kingston Releases an all-in-one Mobility Kit”.…more
At SIGGRAPH 2007 today, AMD announced five new high-performance ATI FireGL workstation graphics accelerators for CAD, DCC and medical imaging professionals. The ATI FireGL V8650, FireGL V8600, FireGL V7600, FireGL V5600, and FireGL V3600 graphics Continue reading “AMD Unveils FireGL Workstation Graphics Accelerators”.…more
After a quarter-century of fighting for control of the PC, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are massing their forces on a new battleground. The rival chipmakers are busily deploying engineering resources and making strategic investments Continue reading “AMD and Intel Rivalry Moves to Hand-Held Market”.…more
Infineon Technologies AG, Europe’s second-biggest semiconductor maker, will cut its stake in an unprofitable memory-chip unit to ‘significantly’ less than 50 percent by 2009, putting a timetable on its sale of the shares. Infineon will Continue reading “Infineon to Cut Qimonda Stake to Below 50% by 2009”.…more
Lenovo Group Ltd, the world’s No. 3 PC maker, said on Monday it plans to start selling laptop computers preloaded with Linux software from Novell Inc. instead of Microsoft Corp’s operating system. The laptops, which Continue reading “Linux makes its way to Lenovo laptops”.…more