Computerworld: iPad killers將死光， 請安息

Computerworld 原文: iPad killers將死光


原因是主要零件如 tablet 面板， flash memory 等給 iPad 都不夠用，
LG CEO 說蘋果 iPad 在許多國家必須等到明年才能夠有足夠的零件組裝供給

蘋果的量已經吃下全世界主要零件如 tablet 面板， flash 絕大部分產能，還不足以應付需求，
不但成本最低，其他的公司很難拿到貨， 就算拿到， 量太小， 成本也高，
所以就算設計比 iPad 強也生不出來，所以 computerworld 的標題 RIP＝rest in peace
禱告死人安息的話， 用來 安慰 iPad killers

“This is why Apple has won the battle for tablet computing already, killing those nascent 'iPad-killers' (with the possible exception of the spookily similar products from Samsung, which also makes components) before they even get born.

After all -- you can have the best product design on the tablet sitting on your factory floor, but it means nothing if you can't get the components you need.

Nor does it mean much if supply chain constraints mean you have to pay top dollar for the parts you need -- customers want compelling products at competitive prices.”

LG CEO 這麼說：
"Demand (from Apple) keeps growing and we can't meet it all. Apple may have to delay launches of the iPad for some countries due to tight component supplies and strong demand.

"We are considering increasing production lines for iPad products but overall supply is likely to remain tight until early next year,"