Gartner Pessimistic About Chip Industry This Year

[Guest]

Gartner reduced its forecast for the semiconductor industry from growth of 6.2% to only 5.1%.

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[alhanelem]

that silicon wafer looks shiny... I WANT IT!!!

 

[fir_ser]

Japan’s earthquake had a big impact on many markets so it isn’t unexpected to affect the semiconductor market.

 

[amk-aka-Phantom]

"Further down the road, Gartner expects smartphone and tablets to drive semiconductor growth. Through 2013, two thirds of the growth will be fueled by the ultra-mobile segment, the firm said."

For once, I wish that humanity's end WOULD happen in 2012 so that I don't have to see this misery. Though, who cares... can't run my games and other demanding programs smoothly - GTFO. Not everybody needs a fast desktop CPU, so let them settle for their "mobile" stuff, if that's what they want.

 

[Lewis57]

[citation][nom]amk-aka-phantom[/nom]"Further down the road, Gartner expects smartphone and tablets to drive semiconductor growth. Through 2013, two thirds of the growth will be fueled by the ultra-mobile segment, the firm said."For once, I wish that humanity's end WOULD happen in 2012 so that I don't have to see this misery. Though, who cares... can't run my games and other demanding programs smoothly - GTFO. Not everybody needs a fast desktop CPU, so let them settle for their "mobile" stuff, if that's what they want.[/citation]

What the hell are you talking about? Just because you find no use for a smartphone or tablet doesn't mean they are useless. I have no use for a tablet but my folks seem to love them when it comes to easy portable browsing.

To dumb what I am saying down for you, just because you like SUVs doesn't mean car manufacturers shouldn't make any other type of car.

 

[JamesSneed]

I think they are under estimating Bulldozer, Fusion, Sandy Bridge and the need for businesses to move off of Windows XP. I would like Douglass Perry to add a calendar reminder to check back in on 4th quarter to see if Gartner was right.

 

[eddieroolz]

The affected regions produced a sizable chunk of the semiconductor output of Japan, so this is expected.

 

[jsc]

Only 5.1% growth forecast ...

Too bad the rest of the economy isn't growing at 5.1%.