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Microsoft is facing yet another antitrust investigation, this time from Taiwan. Their Fair Trade Commission is investigating whether Microsoft is monopolizing the island’s software market, and is also investigating whether the software giant is abusing that position. The agency launched its investigation after receiving numerous complaints about unfair pricing and the company’s decision to discontinue sales of Windows XP.

“We fully intend to comply with the process and make sure they get all the information they need,” said Matt Pilla, Microsoft’s director of public relations in Asia.

Should Microsoft be found guilt of the charges, they will face a fine of up to $797,361 and be forced to change it’s business practices in Taiwan. This is not the first time Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission has taken aim at Microsoft. In 2004 they were involved in resolving disputes about Windows Media Player, and in 2003 reached a settlement regarding the bundling of Microsoft Office.

Read [ComputerWorld]

Taiwan based GPS manufacturer, Marbella, recently announced their new and exciting GPS, the NAV-8800. The main difference of this GPS and the others in the series is that this model comes with a little bit bigger screen at 4-inches. Also, like many other GPS units, it uses the SiRF Star III GPS receiver.

Additionally, this GPS acts a lot like a PMP in the sense that it displays photo albums - which can be cool to show off whenever you are going to a relative or a friend’s house. Also, it has an MP3 player and can play videos, however, no word on formats as of yet. What’s more is that it comes with a really nice integrated 2-megapixel camera. Lastly, it comes with a digital TV tuner, an optional DVB-t box, and support for rear view cameras. 

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