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AMD CEO sees healthy PC growth, strong 2006 sales

AMD CEO sees healthy PC growth, strong 2006 sales

Advanced Micro Devices has said technology upgrades from businesses and robust demand in emerging economies will drive healthy growth in the computer market next year.
Jennifer Tan Dec 7 2005, 8:59AM Hardware
Intel to invest US$1bln in India R&D, venture fund

Intel to invest US$1bln in India R&D, venture fund

Intel plans to invest more than US$1 billion in India to strengthen its research and development and invest in telecoms and technology start-ups.
Shailendra Bhatnagar Dec 6 2005, 1:45PM Hardware
NEC Elec says developed 55-nano chip technology

NEC Elec says developed 55-nano chip technology

NEC Electronics has developed a technology to make advanced microchips with circuitry width of 55-nanometres, and aims to start mass-production by the end of 2007.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 12:15PM Hardware
Analysis: Matsushita bets big on plasma, winning flat TV war

Analysis: Matsushita bets big on plasma, winning flat TV war

Matsushita's new plasma display factory near Osaka, measuring roughly 15 football fields, is a reminder that size matters but is not the only key to success in the flat screen TV business.
Nathan Layne Dec 6 2005, 11:45AM Hardware
Intel says in talks on India manufacturing unit

Intel says in talks on India manufacturing unit

Intel is in talks with the Indian government to set up a chip manufacturing facility in the country.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 9:30AM Hardware
Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

A Chicago man who bought Microsoft's new Xbox 360 has sued the world's largest software maker, saying the new video game console has a design flaw that causes it to overheat and freeze up.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 8:53AM Hardware
Global chip sales rise in October: survey

Global chip sales rise in October: survey

Global sales of semiconductors rose in October, keeping the chip industry on track for 8 percent growth this year as demand for electronic gadgets has been accelerating, according to a survey.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 12:00PM Hardware
Intel to announce US$500mln India investment: report

Intel to announce US$500mln India investment: report

Intel is likely to announce an investment of US$500 million in its Indian operations when a top company official visits the country.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 9:08AM Hardware
NEC Elec develops 55-nano chip technology: paper

NEC Elec develops 55-nano chip technology: paper

NEC Electronics has developed a technology to make advanced microchips with circuitry width of 55-nanometres, or billionths of a metre.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 8:38AM Hardware
Broadcom sees big chip demand from digital devices

Broadcom sees big chip demand from digital devices

US chip maker Broadcom expects demand for chips used in portable video players to surge on the back of rising global sales of digital devices.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2005, 11:15AM Hardware
Toshiba up to 4th in 2005 chip maker ranks: iSuppli

Toshiba up to 4th in 2005 chip maker ranks: iSuppli

Toshiba will likely be ranked fourth among global microchip makers in 2005, jumping from seventh place a year ago on the back of robust demand for NAND flash memory.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2005, 10:10AM Hardware
Intel to build US$3.5bln chip plant in Israel

Intel to build US$3.5bln chip plant in Israel

Intel will build a US$3.5 billion chip plant in Israel, the largest investment ever by an industrial firm in the country.
Tova Cohen Dec 2 2005, 9:42AM Hardware
Interview: World's top maker of laptop fans to up output

Interview: World's top maker of laptop fans to up output

Sunonwealth, the world's biggest maker of tiny fans for laptop PCs, plans to boost monthly output by 26 percent next year and needs to raise US$15-20 million for the expansion.
Baker Li Dec 2 2005, 9:10AM Hardware
SemIndia to invest US$3bln in Indian chip facility

SemIndia to invest US$3bln in Indian chip facility

SemIndia plans to invest US$3 billion in a semiconductor chip-making factory in India, with technology from America's Advanced Micro Devices, officials from the companies said on Wednesday.
Staff Writers Dec 1 2005, 11:30AM Hardware
LG.Philips plans new US$486mln LCD plant

LG.Philips plans new US$486mln LCD plant

LG.Philips LCD Co Ltd, the world's second-largest flat screen maker, said on Wednesday it would invest 504 billion won (US$485.5 million) to build a new flat-screen plant near the capital.
Staff Writers Dec 1 2005, 9:00AM Hardware
US judge deals RIM blow in BlackBerry patent case

US judge deals RIM blow in BlackBerry patent case

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion was dealt another legal setback in a key patent infringement case, raising pressure to settle or face a possible shutdown of its US mobile email service.
Peter Kaplan Dec 1 2005, 8:30AM Hardware
From the Trenches: Striking a balance

From the Trenches: Striking a balance

Following a pretty rough 2005, HP Australia is now charged with the job of restructuring its channel rules of engagement and repairing relations with a handful of disgruntled resellers.
Byron Connolly Nov 30 2005, 11:02AM Hardware
TI seeks to expand customer base with new phone chip

TI seeks to expand customer base with new phone chip

Texas Instruments has introduced a high-speed wireless chip for use by a wider set of mobile phone makers, initially in Japan and later in other markets around the world.
Sinead Carew Nov 30 2005, 8:45AM Hardware
HP outlines 2006 partner strategy

HP outlines 2006 partner strategy

HP has moved to reassure its channel over its direction with the release of its go-to-market strategy for 2006.
Tim Lohman Nov 25 2005, 11:32AM Hardware
Global chip plant Q3 usage rate rises

Global chip plant Q3 usage rate rises

The utilisation rate of the world's microchip plants rose for a second straight quarter in July-September, an industry group said on Thursday, sending shares in Advantest and other chip gear makers soaring.
Kiyoshi Takenaka Nov 25 2005, 8:40AM Hardware

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