Harddisk prices... going up?

[Alexander Short]

Got this from my Insight rep...

Dear valued client,

We want to make you aware of recent world events that could impact your upcoming technology purchases. Due to the monsoon weather and subsequent flooding that is currently devastating parts of Thailand, Insight is anticipating a major hard drive shortage. Insight's procurement team is working proactively to secure an adequate product supply and minimize the impact of this disaster on any upcoming hard drive needs you may have.

Information about the impact of this event:


Western Digital has reported that this disaster has affected operations in Thailand which account for about 25 percent of the world's hard drive manufacturing

Seagate is also affected and is predicting shortages

Insight is actively placing stocking orders with our distribution partners to increase our current hard drive inventory

While the effects of this hard drive shortage are being assessed and addressed, you may experience delays in product availability and potential price impacts. We regret that we cannot entirely mitigate these risks and their impact on your procurement plans. However, be assured that Insight will continue to work proactively to minimize the potential impact of this hard drive shortage on your organization. We value your business and will continue to partner with you during this situation.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Alexander Short
Associate Director, IT Operations

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
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From: William Park [mailto:opengeometry at yahoo.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 04:40 PM
To: tlug at ss.org <tlug at ss.org>
Subject: [TLUG]: Harddisk prices... going up?

I was looking to buy a 1TB disk, and I noticed that the price of harddisks in general went up by 60% or so.  What gives?
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William
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