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Acer Executive Says Chip Shortage Will Last Into 2022
The supply cannot meet the demand
By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 1, 2021 Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming An Acer executive warns that the current global chip shortage could delay the production of laptops until at least early next year. According to Guardian Australia, Acer’s co-chief operating officer, Tiffany Huang, said that the rate of the global chip shortage cannot keep up with the demand of consumers. Huang noted that Acer "can only fill 50% of the worldwide demand." zf L "It will continue to be slow until the first quarter or second quarter of next year," she said in the interview published on Monday. "We have a severe shortage, and it’s not simply just to make sure every family has a device to use, every person has to have a device for working or education." Acer recently announced a new lineup of gaming laptops as the Predator Triton 500 SE and the Helios 500. These laptops—which boast 11th Gen Core processors and GeForce RTX 3080 graphics—reportedly are set to hit the US market later this month and in August (respectively), but it’s unknown if the chip shortage would impact their availability. According to Business Insider, there's a global chip shortage impacting automakers and consumer electronics companies, resulting in the demand outpacing supply worldwide. Apple CEO Tim Cook previously warned that supply issues of the company’s new M1 chip could affect products that feature it. It will continue to be slow until the first quarter or second quarter of next year. "We expect to be supply-gated, not demand-gated," Cook told analysts, according to BBC. "We have a good handle on our demand." Experts say the key to solving the chip shortage is a bigger national investment in chip manufacturing. A bill introduced to Congress last year known as the CHIPS for America Act would provide companies with incentives to enable research in the semiconductor industry and secure supply chains. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Apple Glasses: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Samsung Chromebook 3: Long-Lasting and Lightweight The Next Acer Event 2022: Dates, News, Rumors, and Announcements How Many iPads Have Been Sold? The 8 Best Laptops at Walmart in 2022 Who is Tim Cook? A Biography of the Man Who Replaced Steve Jobs Acer Predator Triton 300 SE Review: Small Laptop, Big Value Security Drones May Be Coming To A Mall Near You Why Apple’s Rumored VR Headset Could Face Challenges Why Slow iPhone mini Sales Really Don't Matter Netflix ‘Shuffle Play’ Is Like TV Without the Ads Facebook Testing AI Model to Curb Conflict in Groups Tech’s Impact on a Global Climate Emergency Microsoft Wants You to Go Passwordless, but Should You? Why Police Are Training in Virtual Reality Acer’s Swift X is PC’s Answer to the M1 MacBook Air Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies