October 5, 2010
Twitter Switches Chief Executive | online.wsj.com
I knew Twitter would do well. Everyone wants their 15 minutes in the spotlight.
Sprint Resignations – Will Obviously Trigger an Event – But What Exactly?
October 3, 2010
Sprint Executives Quit Clearwire Board | online.wsj.com
It is obvious the resignation of Sprint officers from the Clearwire board will trigger an event but what exactly will be triggered?
September 26, 2010
Verizon to Change Mobile-Data Plans | online.wsj.com
Okay, Verizon has announced it will move towards metered pricing. Good.
Sprint’s Metered Pricing On The Table – Good Idea or Not
September 26, 2010
Hesse: Metered Pricing On the Table | www.wirelessweek.com
Dan Hesse is putting metered pricing on the table. In a word: Good.
HDD companies opt for more disks rather than higher areal densities
September 25, 2010
Seagate rolls out 1.5 TB external whopper | www.theregister.co.uk
Seagate Technology introduced a 1.5 TB 2.5-inch external disk drive with 4 disks per drive. Earlier in 2010 Seagate and other companies introduced 3 TB 3.5-inch HDDs with 4 disks. These products represent an increase in component count per drive rather than HDD areal density and could accelerate demand for heads and disks. HDD companies appear to be looking at ways to increase product storage capacity --putting off production ramps of higher capacity components until 2011.
Will we see tablet computers with hard disk drives?
September 20, 2010
The current generation of the Apple iPad contains up to 64 GB of flash memory . Other tablet computer (slate) products are in design that also contain flash memory. Is 64 GB enough storage capacity, particularly for high definition movies that can be 3 GB in size or larger? A reasonable price for tablet computers makes it hard to include more than 64 GB of flash memory although 160 GB + of a small form factor HDD would cost much less. Could we see HDDs in new tablet computers?
New Intel processor chips will incorporate SAS controller
September 19, 2010
Intel introduced its new line of microprocessors for 2011 computer products at the 2010 IDF conference. Among the various components of its Sandy Bridge microprocessor line was one targeted for the enterprise server space code-named Romley. The Romley processor includes Intel’s Patsburg platform controller hub that supports serial attached SCSI (SAS). Motherboard controller support, including software RAID could pose a threat to independent SCSI controller suppliers
Nokia – Two Down and Counting - Operational Restructuring Underway
September 15, 2010
Nokia's Mobile-Solutions Chief Quits | online.wsj.com
The term restructuring has become popular in mainstream media. Thanks to financial bailouts in the last two years, the term restructuring has entered the lexicon of the average person. Nokia appears to have launched its restructuring ahead of schedule.
we see a new Hard Disk Drive IPO or More Consolidation?
September 12, 2010
Hitachi Could Launch IPO for Hard-Drive Unit by Year End | blogs.barrons.com
Hitachi GST is a division of the bigger Hitachi company that focuses on making Hard Disk Drives and products using HDDs. HGST is the third largest HDD company after Western Digital and Seagate but its costs of manufacturing are believed to be higher than these other HDD companies. Recently there are reports that HGST is launching an IPO or seeking to be acquired
Nokia’s CEO Steps Down in Favor of an Outsider - Restructuring Nokia
September 12, 2010
Nokia CEO to Step Down | online.wsj.com
Nokia is still the largest handset maker on Earth. However, the company has lost market share in a relatively short time to a large number of smaller competitors.
February 7, 2012
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011