Nov 10, 2008

Apple and Asustek reduce notebook outsourcing by 20-30% in 4Q08, says paper

Apple and Asustek reduce notebook outsourcing by 20-30% in 4Q08, says paper

Apple and Asustek Computer recently reduced their notebook outsourcing for the fourth quarter this year by 20-30% impacting the two vendors' main OEM partners Quanta Computer and Pegatron Technology, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report.

Most first-tier notebook makers see on-month revenue increase in October

Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics and Wistron all saw on-month revenue increases in October this year despite the falling economy, although Inventec's financials dipped slightly.