James Fee
07-17-2004, 02:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20040716B4078.html' target='_blank'>http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20040716B4078.html</a><br /><br /></div>"<i>Lead Data, a second-tier manufacturer of optical discs in Taiwan, expects to cease reducing its CD-R stock volume by the end of this month and hopes to raise its OEM quotation next month, according to the company. CD-R prices have hit bottom, forcing many makers in China to shut down their operations while others have reduced production. Lead Data is adjusting its inventory levels to help stabilize CD-R price levels and help the market rebound, the company indicated. Although Lead Data is unable to push up CD-R OEM price levels alone, the company is optimistic about the CD-R pricing outlook.</i>"<br /><br />Well I can't blame them. CD-R prices are so low that I even use blanks as drink coaster. I will be interesting to see if there is any price passed on to the consumer.