Apparently the shortage of laptops could be because of a shortage of LCD panels [1]: > As I mentioned in last month’s update, back-to-school > programs run by

Apparently the shortage of laptops could be because of a shortage of LCD panels [1]: > As I mentioned in last month’s update, back-to-school > programs run by large companies created a severe LCD > shortage on the market. The market, which already suffered > from low panel volumes (caused by the COVID-19 pandemic), > has now been practically drained of grade-A LCD panels > within the target price-range. As I explained last month, > purchasing from the open market isn’t an option. Open > market LCD panels come without warranty or reliable > quality assurance that vendors always offer. > According to some projections LCD panels ought to be > available again in December. Granted this projection is > accurate, we may see new batches available prior to the > Chinese New Year (February 2021). [1] https://www.pine64.org/2020/10/15/update-new-hacktober-gear/ https://www.pine64.org/2020/10/15/update-new-hacktober-gear/