Blu-ray laser diodes are in short supply

Blu-ray may be the next big thing, but the laser diodes are in short supply.
I would hope that most people would know what a laser is. For those who are not familiar, laser stands for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'. Laser themselves were first conceived of back in the 1950's and first demonstrated in the 1960's. Now, they are everywhere. But the blue ones, they're really hard to find.

[OutLaw]

I see a rush job on the PS3 it should have been first priority not last to make Blu-rays for.

[mikeeno7]

It's a pity. If they launched PS3 in February/March 2007 they will have more than enough. As it stands currently, they will certainly fail.

[achira]

this article is pure bs. there is no reason there would not be enough diods for the ps3. its getting boring. everywhere where possible ppl invent bs. no proof, no source, but worthless opinions.

[Marriot VP]

yah you fit right in

[ironwolf]

Just ask a conservitive. Achira must be a Republican.

[heihoosilver]

it looks like a ps3 fan when they invent, i mean they always invent.

[THELANDSOFSAND]

um

they need at least 2 million.

uh oh.

[specialguest]

there's no huge concern here. if you read the article [last paragraph on line 3.]it states:
"Thankfully, production runs of these diodes are being increased to make up for the short comings in current supply. "

sometimes keystatements are often overlooked because we all know that the bad part of the news is more memorable than the good. to be fair, we'll have to see how this turns out.

[Marty8370]

Sony are makin the majority of parts for PS3 them selves including the Bluray drive,all they do is up production to meet demand.

[ironwolf]

You will find that the diodes are made by Sony and Nichea. Both companies are having problems with yields.

[InSpectre]

Ok, this comes from ONE SOURCE. A Chinese newspaper reporter. I wonder if he cited HIS source in the original article.

Man, people are reaching for bad news lately.