from thestar:
PETALING JAYA: It's “hard” news for those looking for new computers and laptops prices have risen due to a shortage of hard disk drives (HDD) following the floods in Thailand.
Power outages and flooded facilities at more than a dozen factories in the country have driven the price of computers up by at least RM100 in just two weeks.
Thailand is the world's largest manufacturer of HDD, accounting for nearly half the world's needs. HDDs are the storage component of desktop computers and laptops.
A check with several IT outlets here showed that the price of external hard drives had also increased drastically.
So which HDD parts manufacturing companies not affected by flood... their sales and profit margin sure go up kaw-kaw. 4th quarter report coming out next will sure give good dividends or bonus issue?
What are the counters to buy for short term of 3~4 moonths and what r the counters to avoid?
