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.
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Maybe a slowdown in development will do some good to apple.
that is sad news. :(
this is the most little problem i guess <.<
what ever happened to good ol american companies
I think this will be okay for America, consumerism for Apple should be shorted.
Ooooohhhh I'm soooo sorry Apple is running out of batteries, really, that's like so important compared with the destruction and radiation concerns.
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
wow that's crazy. I like my droid a little more now.
not that harsh
incredible news!
Good U:
hmm i think the gap in that market will close rather quick, cause other companies might see their chance to rise
I dont think I even own one apple product. Bah!
its crazy how far reaching the devastation is
lol @Claude. And I lol'd @Moob
crazy times
The whole world depends on Japan, hope they get back on their feet soon!
YES sir!
iPod batteries are made in Japan? I thought they were primarily made in China due to the country's low worker pay.
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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