The manufacturing side of the “Race to the Bottom” Ecosystem

Are you aware of $32 entry-level Android tablets available for local resellers around the world? Are you aware that this is the price of Intel’s upcoming in October 2013 Bay Trail-T Z3740 SoC, i.e. a chip only? Are you aware of the fact that in October such entry-level Android tablets will get a lower power … Continue reading →

Allwinner roundup — China Sourcing Fair 2013 Hong Kong

General impressions: China-based white-box vendors quote low prices for tablets [DIGITIMES, April 17, 2013] China-based white-box vendors have quoted tablets showcased at the recently concluded 2013 China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components in Hong Kong significantly lower than international first-tier vendors. Their ex-factory prices for 7-inch entry-level tablets stand at about US$50 and for 7-inch … Continue reading →

Expanding globally via first-tier vendors and at home via well known local brands

Update #4: after Allwinner A31s SoC arrived with the new Onda V818mini topping Apple iPad mini ($329) at far better price ($145 in China and $170 outside) [USD 99 Allwinner, March 2, 2013] Colorful was also launching a similar product showing of its equal importance as a well recognized local brand (a lot of other … Continue reading →