Supply Problems for 360: Reasons (Guesswork) Given

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http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/digitaljoystick/archives/134392.asp From article: "I've been told that the supply constraints are due to supply chains regarding the quality of ODDs (optical disc drive) and GPUs (graphics chips). It didn't help that no one in China works for 2 weeks during CNY (Chinese New Year). And it's confirmed 100% that the HD (hard drive) is moving to 60g standard. Those configurations are in design verification testing right now. I'd bet that this changeover also contributed to the lack of units. When MS changes major sub-assemblies like this, they try not to over produce the old configurations. So this is a case of poor planning, supply chain and quality issues restricting production. Not demand outstripping capacity (supply)." This would explain some areas running low on Premiums and Elites. It's all guesswork, but it makes sense. For the record, I see All SKUs in my area (Philadelphia/Jersey).