AUO to ship up to 500,000 panels for Apple’s iPad mini in September

The news regarding the diminutive iPad seems to be gathering momentum on a steady basis. The latest information comes via Digitimes. The website claims that sources within the industry supply chain have informed it that Au Optronics (AUO) will ship up to 500,000 panels for the supposed iPad mini, which is believed to be unveiled by October this year.As per the report, the author states, “AU Optronics (AUO) will ship approximately 400,000-500,000 panels for Apple's reported 7.85-inch iPad in September, according to industry supply chain sources. AUO was not available for comment but sources said that approximately 400,000 panels per a month will be produced from the company and as many as 600,000 from LG Display. The sources pointed out that the supply chain already started supplying a small volume of 7.85-inch iPad in June, with a monthly volume at around several hundred thousand. AUO's estimated shipment share along with the amount of OLED panels it is producing will help the company make up for losses it has incurred over the last seven consecutive quarters, added the sources.”

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