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Desktop computers: Line finds niche amid shrinking markets PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 18 February 2010
Makers leverage performance and cost advantage to attract orders. They offer transition products compact enough for portability.

Despite declining global sales volume of desktop PCs in the face of a strengthening portable line, suppliers in China will continue production to serve remaining markets. For the same price, the category offers a practical solution with its better performance than laptops.

In addition, desktop computers are easier and less costly to maintain, making them suitable for enterprise applications, and government and academic organization use. In fact, there is such a requirement to be fi lled in developing economies in the Middle East and Africa, and within China itself.

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USB flash drives: Costs, applications slowing uptake PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 08 February 2010
Makers defer R&D activities pending a solid market response and stable upstream chain to lower outlay.

Adoption of the USB 3.0 specification, particularly in China, is not expected to grow until after a few more years. Some member companies of the USB 3.0 Promoter Group control the technology, launched officially in November 2008, and acceptance in the PC motherboard and card sectors is still slow. This is even more so in China because it has only three or four suppliers providing solutions and chipsets.

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Industrial computers: Customization drives R&D, output PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Makers emphasize niche applications for specific target markets. Environment-friendly models are likewise highlighted.

China suppliers of industrial computers are focusing on models that fit certain application-specific requirements. This is because such products are highly customized, with types, functions and features dictated largely by buyers' specifications. And with only a few consumers veering toward more powerful CPUs and GPUs, larger LCDs, and high-capacity HDDs or HDMI support, development in the line has been relatively slow.

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Network media players: Network media player makers diversify to boost exports PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 29 December 2009
Lineup expands to midrange models. Product development emphasizes cosmetic enhancements and added functions.

China suppliers of network media players are mainly engaged in the production of external enclosures. Only about 15 percent of makers offer units with HDDs. Cost concerns, price disadvantage and limited manufacturing capability are the major factors behind this.

Hard drives account for at least 35 percent of the total outlay and incorporating these in network media players is not cost-efficient. As such, companies are not able to compete pricewise because overseas buyers can readily source the HDDs in their countries at lower quotes.

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PC remote controls: Added value, low price prop up PC remote control line PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Sluggish adoption prompts makers to expand their target customers and speed up the release of 2.4GHz models.

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.

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Hard drives: Integrated systems target broader market base PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Makers cooperate with major component providers to boost their selections and cope with high HDD cost.

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

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USB hubs: Multifunction USB hubs expand lineup PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Output of hubs with more ports and functions is rising, while wireless models are unlikely to roll out in the near term.

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.

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Netbooks: Line advances amid technology hurdles PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 07 October 2009
Drawing from an early letdown, suppliers keep a close watch while edging their way to gain market share in the burgeoning line.

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.

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DisplayPort cable assemblies: Makers step up R&D for market takeoff PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009
HDMI cables will maintain market lead but adoption of DisplayPort products will gain momentum.

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.

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Thermal printers: POS accessories production stable amid challenges PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 10 September 2009
Growth in the POS terminals sector and price advantage bode well for the line. Thermal printers, bar-code scanners and keyboards top range.

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.

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Ethernet switches: Shift to Gigabit Ethernet gaining momentum PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 01 September 2009
Production of Gigabit Ethernet switches on the rise as makers match demand for high-performance networking equipment.

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.

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USB flash drives: USB flash drives lead storage selection PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Major buyers attended the event looking for suppliers of high-quality yet inexpensive data storage devices.

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.

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Inkjet refills: Selections match printer releases PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Makers leverage price advantage and shorter development lead time to broaden reach in consumer and commercial applications.

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.

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Computer wired keyboards: Wired models drive production PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Adoption of wireless technologies is boosting development of cablefree keyboards, with supply comprising 2.4GHz, 27MHz and Bluetooth units.

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.

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17-/18-inch CRT PC monitors: CRT monitor suppliers face LCD popularity challenge PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 30 July 2009
Makers still respond to demand for the CRT line beyond mature markets despite cut assembly lines and a shift to flat-panel displays.

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.

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2.1-ch computer speakers: Computer speaker suppliers shore up market foothold PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 30 July 2009
Makers ride out declining PC sales by offering better models that fit buyers' form factor and performance requirements.

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.

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