According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, as a result of weak PC demand, the DRAM contract price trend stayed flat in June, bringing an end to the five-month uptrend. Average 4GB module price remained at US$21.25, while the highest and lowest prices were US$21.5 and US$21, respectively.
As smart mobile devices prevail and impact the market demand for traditional PCs, monitor product sales remain weak as well.
When the PC industry is putting efforts into developing Win 8 tablets, Microsoft chose to take the lead by releasing its branded Surface tablet PC, showing a purpose in supporting its new OS (operating system) and further increasing prominence of Windows 8 tablet PCs.
According to the latest price survey by LEDinside, the LED research division of TrendForce, in May 2012, global LED light bulb price basically remained stable without dramatic fluctuations.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, the DRAM contract price trend stayed flat in 1HJun., with average 4GB and 2GB chip price falling around US$21.25 and US$11.25, respectively.