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2H2012 will be a prolific year in terms of the amount of tablet PC products released. With the imminent launch of Windows 8, along with growing patent tensions between Apple and Android, however, the battle amongst the different platforms are also expected to intensify.
Currently consumer can get a 7” tablet at an advantageous price of $199 thanks to the first generation of Kindle Fire released by Amazon last year. In the near future consumer can even buy a 7” tablet of upgraded version at only $159, and this is thanks to Amazon again.
Apple’s weakening supplier-customer relationship with Samsung is becoming a hot topic within the market.
Because of the weakening global economy, the overall PC shipment rate, compared to last year, has been adjusted to -2.5%, with dwindling PC demand leading DRAM inventory levels to reach to 8 to 12 weeks. At the moment, PC OEM’s Aug. DRAM purchase quantity has been decreased to half of its original amount or less.
It is most certain that 3Q12 will be a slow season for cylindrical battery, according to EnergyTrend, the green energy research division of TrendForce. Propelled by notebook sales for 2Q12, demand for related components including battery saw a surge.
