It's reported in early August that there's a worldwide shortage of LCD monitors and notebook components.

So don't be too surprised if you will have to wait 2 - 3 weeks, or more, if you are going to make a notebook purchase tomorrow at Comex (in Singapore).

THE TAIPEI TIMES reports that manufacturers of LCD monitors are jacking up their prices because there's a shortage of 17-inch, 19-inch and widescreen 19-inch panels.

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39962

Another report specifically mentioned the notebook problem

Semiconductor price tracker and electronics market researcher DRAMeXchange said the notebook industry was squeezed last quarter by a lack of key components including LCD panels, hard disc drives, batteries, and casings.

Its outlook for the next quarter is even bleaker:

"The situation could grow more serious in 3Q07, as quarterly shipments are expected to exceed 25.6 million, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.4 per cent," said DRAMeXchange.

It added that notebook manufacturers could also face a hike in component costs over the next five months or so because of supply chain shortages.

The impact on vendors may also hit consumers who, it predicts, could see less discounts and promotions.

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Sony's recall of about 10 million laptop batteries and strong sales of LCD TVs have helped push the notebook manufacturing industry into a tight corner.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/08/02/laptop_components_shortage/