The high volume of Intel Atom CPU orders from PC vendors has left Intel unable to meet demand.
Asustek (ASUS) Computer president Jerry Shen recently said he expects the shortages will persist until September this year.
Intel has declined to confirm the reported shortages, adding that it's ramping its 45nm production to meet anticipated demand.
Asustek will launch an Atom-based 8.9-inch Eee PC in June which will coexist with the current Celeron M-based Eee PC 900 during the shortage, said Shen. The company may also raise its Eee PC shipments goal of five million units in July, noted Shen.
Due to the Atom shortage, Intel is expected to give priority to major vendors 1st while increasing the price in 1000-unit tray quantities.
