Abstract
Taiwanese manufacturers have completely dominated the global desktop
motherboard and PC CEM space. In 2007, Taiwanese motherboard makers shipped
98.5% of the worldwide desktop motherboard shipments. However, the industry is
faced with a slow growth rate owing to the trend of replacing desktop PCs with
notebooks and aggressive pricing by notebook PC makers.
Notebook PCs will remain the growth engine for PC CEMs. Notebook PC shipments
by Taiwanese makers are likely to grow at a CAGR of 18.7% during 2007- 2012.
This report delves into the desktop motherboard shipments and desktop and
notebook PC shipments by Taiwanese manufacturers. It explores the emerging
trends in the PC and motherboard industry. The report also explores the
competitive landscape in the PC and motherboard industry, the production
locations being chosen by Taiwanese firms, and the Chinese share of the market.