Parts Shortage Affects Palm Production
According to c|net, Palm confirmed today that production of its handheld computers has slowed due to a shortage of Flash memory and LCD screens. "The cell phone explosion has really hurt our ability to get as many LCDs as we'd like, and we're watching the flash memory too. It's in a bit of tight supply," a Palm representative said.
The shortage is expected to continue for several months. A quick check of the Palm online store shows that almost every kind of Palm is on back order.
Update: A spokeswoman for Handspring said it is experiencing no parts shortages. And Thanks to DJ, for sending in this USA Today article. It mentions that many retailers such as Amazon and Circuit City also have Palm's on back order.
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RE: Palm Pilot IIIe
Handspring Not Effected?
RE: Handspring Not Effected?
There is some shortage in LCD crystals (not so serious).
There is a major shortate in some SMD capacitors, specially Tantals. It's really crazy, prices increased by a 300%
We do elctronic assembly (not for HS or Palm) and we are very badly affected too.
RE: PCMCIA cards
-Andrew
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Current PDA:= Palm M130
by the way, Can someone buy me a TT?
*Now* What Do I Do!?
Anyone "in the know" have any suggestions!?
John, The Panicky One
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RE: *Now* What Do I Do!?
Ryan Nelson
RE: *Now* What Do I Do!?
Palm shortage
RE: Palm shortage
-Andrew
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Current PDA:= Palm M130
by the way, Can someone buy me a TT?
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