From 3D, E-reading to Table PC…Convergence Is the Keyword2010/06/30
3D in the Scene
A string of 3D products such as 3D notebooks, 3D digital frames, 3D All-In-One (AIO) PC, 3D high-definition cameras, 3D digital signage can be easily spotted here with cutting-edge technologies.
This is the stage where major Taiwanese players excelled. Popular brands such as Acer, Asus and MSI displayed their latest high-end 3D AIO PC and Notebooks models, many of which come with touch-panel functions.
Numerous companies from the industry chain, such as chip, optical module, panel, system integration, and digital signage makers have also entered the market with much hope and vision: For example Chimei showcased its 23.6-inch 3D monitor and 46-inch 3D TV panel; Chunghwa Picture Tube promoted its Shutter Glasses 3D monitor, Single-View and Multi-View naked-eye 3D monitors; Aiptek also launched a series of 3D products from 3D high-definition camera to 3D digital frame and 3D webcam.
Tablet PC and Touch Panels: the World at Your Fingertip
After ASUS pioneered the netbook trend at COMPUTEX TAIPEI in 2007 with its Eee PC, the company is now entering the market of Tablet PC by launching its Eee Pad with a combination of PC, multi-media player and e-book features; meanwhile MSI has also announced its multi-touch Tablet PC--MSI Winnd Pad Tablet PC with its WindTouch user interface.
Touch-panel technology is growing by huge leaps with its single-touch, multi-touch, or hand-writing functions which are soon destined to be applied to vehicle GPS, TV setups, digital signage, and 3D gaming.
E-reading Shaping the Way of Reading
Acer launched its LumiRead e-reader at this year’s COMPUTEX TAIPEI and it has been working with publishers such as Barnes & Noble in the USA, Libri in Germany, FangZheng in China to provide e-books in English, German and Chinese, and is aiming to bring outFrench and Italian versions of e-books in the near future. ASUS also announced its whole new Eee Tablet. It’s a combination of an e-note and an e-book that targets students and business professionals.
Delta has long been a supplier in e-reading. At this year’s COMPUTEX TAIPEI it introduced a 13-inch color e-magazine that targets business professionals with functions such as hand-writing, labeling and overview.
Soaring High with Cloud Computing
With the wide use of smart-phones, netbooks and many other mobile internet gadgets, cloud computing has also been one of the keywords at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010. Microsoft announced its Windows Embedded Compact 7 version ready for downloading; Google shared that its Chrome system dedicated to PCs would be in the market in Q4.
Shaping the Future Next Year!
First held in 1981, COMPUTEX TAIPEI celebrated its 30th birthday this year. With its new window-shaped logo, COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 is expected to be a window for people looking out for the future. The show will keep shaping the future next year. Look forward to seeing you all next May 31 to June 4 in 2011 at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2011!
Taiwan External Trade Development Council,TAITRA
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