Computer makers caught in wake of Thai floods

By Robin Kwong in Taipei

Computer prices are set to rise following warnings by Acer and Samsung Electronics that severe flooding in Thailand would hit production and that they would pass resulting higher costs on to consumers.
The comments are the most serious indication from technology groups that Thailand’s worst flooding in half a century, which has claimed hundreds of lives, will disrupt the global supply chain just ahead of the busy end-of-year season.

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