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Apple Prepares to Ship 12-14 Million iPad 2s in 3Q11

Posted June 30, 2011 at 3:14pm by iClarified · 6597 views
Apple is increasing orders for the iPad 2 and plans to ship 12-14 million during the peak third quarter. That number is up from 7-9 million units in the second quarter, according to DigiTimes.

In order to significantly increase its shipments in the third quarter, Apple has been piling up its inventory of iPad 2 components such as panels in the second quarter to minimize the risk of facing component shortages.

Apple suppliers LG Display, Catcher Technology, TPK Holdings and Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation, are expected to benefit from the increased orders.

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