Computer Products

Despite slow uptake, China suppliers of PC remote controls remain optimistic of the line’s potential, positioning products as value add-ons and leveraging their price advantage to attract orders.

China suppliers are mainly engaged in the production of external enclosures and ship only 5 percent of output incorporating hard drives.

Even as single-function or pure USB hubs continue to dominate the line in China, some makers are shifting focus to multifunction models, attracted by the latter’s strong potential for profits.

Despite challenges in technology, component sourcing and manufacturing, China suppliers of netbooks are optimistic about the line, building up capability to strengthen their foothold in the booming market.

Anticipating a surge in DisplayPort-enabled devices later this year, suppliers of cables and assemblies in China are bolstering R&D and gearing up for manufacture on a larger scale.

The POS accessories industry in China is hoping to benefit from steady growth in the POS terminals sector and the acquired advantage of low-priced products amid the economic slowdown.

Suppliers of Ethernet switches in China are stepping up to Gigabit Ethernet technology in a bid to match the performance and transmission requirements of today’s networking environment.

Representatives from supply chain management services Li & Fung and international retailers Casino, Kesa and Staples reviewed exhibited products at the recent Data Storage: Private Sourcing Event organized by Global Sources.

Responding to the need for lower-priced alternatives to OEM cartridges, China suppliers of inkjet refills and continuous ink supply systems are updating their selections to keep pace with printer releases.

China suppliers offer both wired and wireless computer keyboards. Corded models still rule production because of their price advantage and relatively stable performance. They are about $3 less expensive than cordless units.

China's CRT monitor industry is expected to stay in a downward trend this year as LCD units continue to take precedence among makers' production strategies. Based on customs statistics, the country exported 2.24 million CRT monitors in 1H08, 38 percent lower than the same period in 2007.

Amid the current economic situation, China's computer speaker export industry faces tough challenges. Makers expect lower output in the next 12 months due to various factors.