Taiwanese computer maker High Tech Computer will open a new factory next week and dedicate the plant to punching out Compaq iPaq handhelds.
The Big Q has had a tough time of late getting anywhere near meeting the demand for iPaq, which has soared in popularity since late last year. Our sources in the handheld reseller channel suggest buyers are turning away from Palm and opting instead for the iPaq's shiny silver shell and colour display.
The snag is, Compaq can't keep up, and earlier this year signed a deal with HTC to accelerate production significantly. The new plant, which opens for business on 24 April, will have a capacity of 10 million PDAs per year, HTC said.
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