Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 13th Nov 2008 12:48 UTC, submitted by Moulinneuf
Prices of flat panels have been dropping quite steadily ever since they first came to market, but apparently, they could've dropped a whole lot lower if it wasn't for those pesky flat panel manufacturers. Three flat panel makers, LG Display, Sharp, and Chunghwa Picture Tubes (tubes...?) have pleaded guilty to engaging in price fixing schemes to the US Department of Justice, and agreed to a shared USD 585 million fine.
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This could be good. Perhaps these companies will settle and offer computer manufacturers a much much better deal (discounted beyond what is normal) and maybe, if we are lucky, we will see some of that.
On the other hand, Apple and Dell might just swallow it and charge the same prices and make lots more profit.