ULi to help Nvidia’s high-end chipsets; benefits all around from acquisition

Vikingod · Dec 15, 2005, 02:44 PM

Nvidia will adjust its chipset roadmap following the acquisition of ULi Electronics, according to company president and CEO Huang Jen-hsun. Nvidia is looking to enhance its high-end chipset line for the Intel platform, but has no plans to participate in the entry-level segment for the short term, said Huang.

Nvidia’s takeover of ULi, which was announced yesterday, is set to take effect on June 30, 2006, according to ULi’s company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Under the terms of the agreement, Nvidia will pay NT$19 for each outstanding ULi share and stock option, for a total of approximately US$52 million (USD), an Nvidia press release stated.
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The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 15, 2005, 06:42 PM

Excpt if your and ATI fan or already own an ULI chipset then
you can most likely kiss you you driver updates, and support
for say windows vista "good bye" .

When is less compitition and less innovation a "good thing" - useally? never

riles9262 · Dec 15, 2005, 07:01 PM

Since I have a uli chipset, let's hope that's not the case neon. Although truthfully, I'm pessimistic about it as well

Dec 15, 2005, 02:44 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	ULi to help Nvidia’s high-end chipsets; benefits all around from acquisition Nvidia will adjust its chipset roadmap following the acquisition of ULi Electronics, according to company president and CEO Huang Jen-hsun. Nvidia is looking to enhance its high-end chipset line for the Intel platform, but has no plans to participate in the entry-level segment for the short term, said Huang. Nvidia’s takeover of ULi, which was announced yesterday, is set to take effect on June 30, 2006, according to ULi’s company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Under the terms of the agreement, Nvidia will pay NT$19 for each outstanding ULi share and stock option, for a total of approximately US$52 million (USD), an Nvidia press release stated. __________ Read More / Source: DigiTimes __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Dec 15, 2005, 06:42 PM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Excpt if your and ATI fan or already own an ULI chipset then you can most likely kiss you you driver updates, and support for say windows vista "good bye" . When is less compitition and less innovation a "good thing" - useally? never __________________

Dec 15, 2005, 07:01 PM	#3
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Since I have a uli chipset, let's hope that's not the case neon. Although truthfully, I'm pessimistic about it as well __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.