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'''Antec, Inc.''' is a Taiwanese<ref name="Investor - Antec">{{Cite web|url=https://www.antec.com/investor-about1|title = Investor - Antec}}</ref> manufacturer of [[personal computer]] (PC) components and consumer tech products.<ref name = "Antec1">{{cite web |title=About Antec |url=http://antec.com/aboutus.php |work=Antec website |publisher=Antec |location=Fremont, U.S.A. |year= |accessdate=2018-11-22 |quote=Antec, Inc. is the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets.}}</ref> Antec's principal products are [[computer case]]s and [[power supply|power supplies]]. Antec also offers PC cooling products, [[notebook]] accessories, and previously offered a line of Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.) which included Bluetooth speakers, headphones, portable batteries, and charging hubs.<ref name = "Antec1"/> Originally founded in 1986 in [[Fremont, California]], the company is now headquartered in Taipei City,<ref name="Investor - Antec">{{Cite web|url=https://www.antec.com/investor-about1|title = Investor - Antec}}</ref> with additional offices in [[Rotterdam]], [[Beijing]], and [[Fremont, California]].<ref name = "Antec1"/> Antec pioneered a number of innovations in the PC case industry, including the switch from beige to black exterior color, and first cases specifically designed for noise reduction with the Sonata and P180.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Antec Investor Conference|url=https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108180809/https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf |archive-date=2022-01-08 }}</ref> In 2011, Antec was purchased by Ming-Jong Technologies Ltd. of Taiwan, and the combined company adopted the Antec name.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Antec Investor Conference|url=https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108180809/https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf |archive-date=2022-01-08 }}</ref> Antec products are sold in over 40 countries through its online retail platform, [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], and distribution partners. The company is publicly traded on the Taipei stock exchange under ticker 6276.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tpex.org.tw/web/regular_emerging/corporateInfo/regular/regular_stock_detail.php?l=en-us&stk_code=6276|title = Home > Listed Companies Info. > Main Board Companies}}</ref>
'''Antec, Inc.''' ({{Lang-zh|t=安鈦克|p=Āntàikè}}) is a Taiwanese<ref name="Investor - Antec">{{Cite web|url=https://www.antec.com/investor-about1|title = Investor - Antec}}</ref> manufacturer of [[personal computer]] (PC) components and consumer tech products.<ref name = "Antec1">{{cite web |title=About Antec |url=http://antec.com/aboutus.php |work=Antec website |publisher=Antec |location=Fremont, U.S.A. |year= |accessdate=2018-11-22 |quote=Antec, Inc. is the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets.}}</ref> Antec's principal products are [[computer case]]s and [[power supply|power supplies]]. Antec also offers PC cooling products, [[notebook]] accessories, and previously offered a line of Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.) which included Bluetooth speakers, headphones, portable batteries, and charging hubs.<ref name = "Antec1"/> Originally founded in 1986 in [[Fremont, California]], the company is now headquartered in Taipei City,<ref name="Investor - Antec">{{Cite web|url=https://www.antec.com/investor-about1|title = Investor - Antec}}</ref> with additional offices in [[Rotterdam]], [[Beijing]], and [[Fremont, California]].<ref name = "Antec1"/> Antec pioneered a number of innovations in the PC case industry, including the switch from beige to black exterior color, and first cases specifically designed for noise reduction with the Sonata and P180.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Antec Investor Conference|url=https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108180809/https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf |archive-date=2022-01-08 }}</ref> In 2011, Antec was purchased by Ming-Jong Technologies Ltd. of Taiwan, and the combined company adopted the Antec name.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Antec Investor Conference|url=https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108180809/https://www.antec.com/documents/investor2/Daiwa-Cathay%20Conference(Antec)_20150313.pdf |archive-date=2022-01-08 }}</ref> Antec products are sold in over 40 countries through its online retail platform, [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], and distribution partners. The company is publicly traded on the Taipei stock exchange under ticker 6276.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tpex.org.tw/web/regular_emerging/corporateInfo/regular/regular_stock_detail.php?l=en-us&stk_code=6276|title = Home > Listed Companies Info. > Main Board Companies}}</ref>


==Products==
==Products==
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==Antec Mobile Products (a.m.p)==
==Antec Mobile Products (a.m.p)==
In October 2012, Antec launched the now-defunct<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://support.antecmobileproducts.com/support/home |title=Support : Antec Mobile Products |access-date=2021-05-15 |archive-date=2021-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515140151/http://support.antecmobileproducts.com/support/home |url-status=dead }}</ref> Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Antec. The product range included a line of [[Bluetooth]] audio devices, [[USB]]-powered battery packs and [[Battery charger|mobile chargers]].
In October 2012, Antec launched the now-defunct<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://support.antecmobileproducts.com/support/home |title=Support : Antec Mobile Products |access-date=2021-05-15 |archive-date=2021-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515140151/http://support.antecmobileproducts.com/support/home |url-status=dead }}</ref> Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Antec. The product range included a line of [[Bluetooth]] audio devices, [[USB]]-powered battery packs and [[Battery charger|mobile chargers]].


==Console Gaming==
==Console Gaming==
Antec entered the console gaming sector with the X-1 Cooler<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://moargeek.com/2015/08/20/antec-x-1-cooler-review-simple-device-cooling-xbox-one/|title = Antec X-1 Cooler Review: A Simple Device for Cooling Down Your Xbox One|date = 2015-08-21}}{{Dead link|date=June 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> for the [[Xbox One]] in 2015 which received positive reviews.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} The cooler prevented the [[Console game|console]] from over-heating while in use and helped preserve the lifespan of the console.
Antec entered the console gaming sector with the X-1 Cooler<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://moargeek.com/2015/08/20/antec-x-1-cooler-review-simple-device-cooling-xbox-one/|title = Antec X-1 Cooler Review: A Simple Device for Cooling Down Your Xbox One|date = 2015-08-21}}</ref> for the [[Xbox One]] in 2015 which received positive reviews.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} The cooler prevented the [[Console game|console]] from over-heating while in use and helped preserve the lifespan of the console.


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.antec.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.antec.com/ Official website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120929001756/http://ampbyantec.com/en/index.html Antec Mobile Products website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120929001756/http://ampbyantec.com/en/index.html Antec Mobile Products website]
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Revision as of 13:55, 5 June 2024

Antec, Inc.
Company typePublic
TPEx: 6276
IndustryComputer industry Computer hardware Mobile devices
Founded1986; 38 years ago (1986)
HeadquartersTaiwan[1]
Key people
Andy Wang (CEO)
Products
RevenueIncrease ~US$ 61 million (2020)
Number of employees
71
Websitewww.antec.com

Antec, Inc. (Chinese: 安鈦克; pinyin: Āntàikè) is a Taiwanese[1] manufacturer of personal computer (PC) components and consumer tech products.[2] Antec's principal products are computer cases and power supplies. Antec also offers PC cooling products, notebook accessories, and previously offered a line of Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.) which included Bluetooth speakers, headphones, portable batteries, and charging hubs.[2] Originally founded in 1986 in Fremont, California, the company is now headquartered in Taipei City,[1] with additional offices in Rotterdam, Beijing, and Fremont, California.[2] Antec pioneered a number of innovations in the PC case industry, including the switch from beige to black exterior color, and first cases specifically designed for noise reduction with the Sonata and P180.[3] In 2011, Antec was purchased by Ming-Jong Technologies Ltd. of Taiwan, and the combined company adopted the Antec name.[3] Antec products are sold in over 40 countries through its online retail platform, Amazon, and distribution partners. The company is publicly traded on the Taipei stock exchange under ticker 6276.[4]

Products

Antec Mobile Products (a.m.p)

In October 2012, Antec launched the now-defunct[5] Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Antec. The product range included a line of Bluetooth audio devices, USB-powered battery packs and mobile chargers.

Console Gaming

Antec entered the console gaming sector with the X-1 Cooler[6] for the Xbox One in 2015 which received positive reviews.[citation needed] The cooler prevented the console from over-heating while in use and helped preserve the lifespan of the console.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Investor - Antec".
  2. ^ a b c d e "About Antec". Antec website. Fremont, U.S.A.: Antec. Retrieved 2018-11-22. Antec, Inc. is the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets.
  3. ^ a b "Antec Investor Conference" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2022-01-08.
  4. ^ "Home > Listed Companies Info. > Main Board Companies".
  5. ^ "Support : Antec Mobile Products". Archived from the original on 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  6. ^ "Antec X-1 Cooler Review: A Simple Device for Cooling Down Your Xbox One". 2015-08-21.