Cloud Computing drives the business opportunities of hardware procurement.

Cloud computing has become one of the hot topics this year. Intel, Microsoft and Google all feature in cloud computing in COMPUTEX forums to pinpoint how cloud computing influences mobile computing, handheld information and possible feasibility and advantages of adapting cloud computing in different industries. The business opportunities of cloud computing related products may be driven.

In terms of cloud client server related products, Gigabyte, MSI, Compal, ASUS and MiTAC all display related cloud computing servers specified with thin U/2U high performance mainframe, supported virtual reality platform and optical fiber expansion interface which enables to access data from storages devices to lessen the burdens of server systems.

In terms of cloud computing devices, AIO (All-In-One), netbook, table PC and smartphone are the main products. Regarding AIO products, the touch panel interface makes the PC operation friendlier. The customized AIO models can be supplied upon request. And for system integrators, these devices are the best applications of cloud computing. In the theme pavilion of AIO COMPUTREND, Acer, ASUS, MSI and ITRI ICL exhibit several AIOs supported touch panel, the application software with AIO interface, AIO applications in the living room and data exchange software adapted with cloud computing.

3D products fill up COMPUTEX TAIPEI.

3D products can not be missed in COMPUTEX TAIPEI this year. Many exhibitors introduce 3D products including notebook, AIO, display, projector, video recorder, digital camera, digital signage, rear projection display. For examples, MSI, Acer and ASUS showcase the 3D notebooks. MSI’s 24” AE2420 is an AIO product with multi-touch when Aiptek also displays a 3D high resolution camcorder i2.

In order for international buyers to better know 3D products, Chimei Innolux, CPT, Daxon, VEA, Teco, XGI and Aiptek all showcase different 3D technologies on displays in 3D theme pavilion. VEA also exhibits a 3D ready 74” rear project display and presents a live demonstration to experience the impact of large screen 3D display for visitors.

The most noted 3D product is ITRI’s 3D glass-free digital signage system which can present 3D images with bare vision and users don’t need to wear any glasses. Adapted hand gesture control technology, the users can use their hands to operate without wearing any devices. It is a new interactive model of digital signage.

Save trees to read. E-books demand continues growing.

When reading is still the important tool for the public to obtain information, e-book is another hot spot of COMPUTEX TAIPEI driven by the green topic of to read not to cut trees. According to the market research institute DIGITIMES Research, the global e-reader shipment of Q1, 2010 has exceeded 1.2 million units and estimated to reach 9.3 million units in 2010 and possibly to break through the 10 million units.

In addition, Taiwan has the complete industry chain of e-book. When the major e-paper suppliers E-Ink and SiPix come from Taiwan, Taiwan manufacturers also progressively make great efforts on e-book R&D, design and manufacturing. Moreover, Taiwan aims to become the global e-book industry development center.

Displaying Taiwan manufacturers’ core competence of e-book industry, e-Reading pavilion supervised by IDB, MOEA include ASUS, BenQ, Kinpo, Delta, Inventec, Qisda, Aiptek, Netronix, Phemos, Necvox, Green Wood, Hiachieve and Yuantong to exhibit varied e-book products. The pavilion is also featured with four major areas including Taiwan e-reading industry chain, Taiwan e-reading, e-book applications and intelligent classroom.

Android leads. Tablet PC battle kicks off in advance.

iPad lighted the topic of tablet PC and household computer replacement. Intel, NVIDIA, ARM, Microsoft, Acer, MSI and ASUS introduce new conceptual tablet PCs during COMPUTEX. The products feature in built-in 3G/WiFi/GPS, complete product applications, common browsers available, Flash ready, internet film viewing available and external interfaces all escalate the tablet PCs’ sustainability.

There are many kinds of tablet PCs and different specifications to be found in COMPUTEX. In terms of processors, ATOM, ARM and Tegra 2 products can be seen on-site. In terms of OS, Windows 7, Android and MeeGo are also available during the show. Not only the buyers have multiple choices but the exhibitors can provide customized models upon different request.

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