According to DRAMeXchange, a division of global market research firm TrendForce, notebook shipments have taken a hit since the introduction of Apple’s iPad. The portability of light, thin tablet devices has severely impacted the notebook market.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, 1H'August NAND Flash contract prices have dropped by approximately 6-8% due to tepid market demand and the quarter end-effects experienced by the US manufacturers.
According to DRAMeXchange, a division of global research firm TrendForce, as the DRAM industry has become an oligopoly and suppliers have reduced commodity DRAM production, average price for mainstream 4GB modules rose by 16% in the second quarter, from US$23.50 to US$27.25.
According to DRAMeXchange, a division of global market research firm TrendForce, smartphones shipments amounted to 222.7 million units in the second quarter, a 7% QoQ increase.
According to TrendForce, as NAND flash contract price continued rising and shipments of system products such as eMMC and SSD remained steady in the second quarter, NAND flash brand suppliers’ total revenue amounted to US$5.775 billion, an 11.2% QoQ and over 30% YoY increase.