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Apr 2, 2011

Apple Facing Possible iPod Battery Shortages After Japan Quake

While electronics companies have seemingly avoided major issues with component shortages in the wake of the Japan earthquake, Apple may have to deal with a threat from an unexpected source: Kureha Corp., a niche producer of polymers for lithium-ion batteries.

Apple isn't the only company facing potential issues either. Kureha has a 70% market share for this particular polymer, and market researchers expect other companies to face shortages as well.

20 comments:

  1. NopeApril 2, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Maybe a slowdown in development will do some good to apple.

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  2. JayApril 2, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    that is sad news. :(

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  3. triadeApril 2, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    this is the most little problem i guess <.<

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  4. The Awesome AlienApril 2, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    what ever happened to good ol american companies

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  5. KrillKronesApril 2, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I think this will be okay for America, consumerism for Apple should be shorted.

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  6. PatresApril 2, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Ooooohhhh I'm soooo sorry Apple is running out of batteries, really, that's like so important compared with the destruction and radiation concerns.

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  7. SexyApril 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Wow, glad I found this information. I figure they're going to be short on a lot of things if they don't get the nuke site under control. w/b following

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  8. john178April 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    wow that's crazy. I like my droid a little more now.

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  9. PseudonachrichtenApril 2, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    not that harsh

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  10. i.MoApril 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    incredible news!

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  11. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Good U:

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  12. Thought-WeaverApril 2, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    hmm i think the gap in that market will close rather quick, cause other companies might see their chance to rise

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  13. Magz KillgoreApril 2, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I dont think I even own one apple product. Bah!

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  14. MoobeatApril 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    its crazy how far reaching the devastation is

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  15. PaulBlarkApril 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    lol @Claude. And I lol'd @Moob

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  16. GApril 2, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    crazy times

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  17. SamApril 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    The whole world depends on Japan, hope they get back on their feet soon!

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  18. Biff TannerApril 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    YES sir!

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  19. Lord PhrozenApril 2, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    iPod batteries are made in Japan? I thought they were primarily made in China due to the country's low worker pay.

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  20. AdamApril 3, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Meanwhile, the poor bastards in Japan are facing a housing, food and water shortage combined with a killer radiation surplus. I'm sure apple will cope with their heartbreaking supply issues.

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