Dual Core becomes the latest trend of notebooks in 2006

In order to meet the dual-core NB platform, most NB
(notebook, lap-computer) manufactures tried to avoid cutting down the price from
over inventory. NB industries mentioned that the dual-core would be the new
challenge of NB market. All brand NB makers all control the inventory in minimum
in order to ensure the margin. In terms of Taiwan NB market in 2005, Acer and
Asus encountered severe price competition.  However, NB makers adjust their inventories in a secure rage
in order to launch dual-core NB and reduce the price competition for current
products. The dual-core new products will be launched this year. The inventory
management will lower the chance for inventory to affect the new products.
Toshiba also indicated they also maintain inventory in low.