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Tumbling Flash

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Embedded.com is reporting that flash memory prices are expected to tumble "by a whopping 65 percent". The article goes on to say:

"NAND (Flash Memory) was in a state of severe oversupply throughout 2006, and the problems have apparently spilled over into 2007. Starting late last year, poor seasonal demand prompted Samsung, Hynix and others to dump 8-Gbit NAND parts in the spot market. This sent average selling prices (ASPs) plummeting in January, and caused the apparent collapse of the contract market, analysts said last week.

The bad news for NAND manufacturers, however, opens new doors for system OEMs. With NAND prices having sunk so low, system vendors can either pack more memory into enhanced products at the same price points or slash prices on products with current memory capacity..."

Hardhat anyone? <grin>

-Jim

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