On today's paper several PC dealers predicted a raise in computer prices in a couple of months, because the old cheaper stock items are running out. The delivery times of dedicated professional computers have doubled, from 3 to 6 weeks. They estimated the high prices would come down during this year. The worst peak has fortunately been and gone, but the prices will still remain high until the production is stable again. There's still demand for double the amount of hard disks available and produced, so they must reduce demand. Semp, you're a perfect example how that works!
Krusty, you are right, those WD pictures are from October. But remember, it isn't just the factory floors that have a slight moisture defect, or the machinery, or the stock of components. The roads and rails have suffered, too, and have to be rebuilt to be able to carry heavy loads. The rebuild costs have to be covered, too, although I guess the insurance companies at least partially pay the bill for the factories, and the Thai government will take care of public transport ways. Also, there's much more than just some industrial areas damaged by the flood,
the repairing of which isn't cheap. And the water isn't gone, here's what it looked like a fortnight ago:
