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The impact of the Japan earthquake and tsunami on the semiconductor industry will be felt for the remainder of the year, according to a warning from Gartner. The analyst has cut its worldwide revenue growth forecast to $299bn (£184bn), representing growth of 5.1 per cent compared to previous estimates of 6.2 per cent, due to …

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  1. Anonymous Coward
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    3 week added delay

    Delivery of my new uber-fast copier from Canon has been delayed due to the manufacturing shortages in Japan - and it's the silly things that are out of stock in Europe - the automatic sheet feeder for the scanner, and the 2 drawer paper tray pedestal with wheels!

    Ah well, due in 2 weeks time - been waiting 5 weeks...

    Apparently the delays are caused by factories in some areas being rationed on their electricity - and thus running reduced manufacturing hours.

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