iPod economy's other side: Taiwan component makers benefit from surging iPod sales in 4Q

We always refer to accessories makers and their happiness about these days iPod halo effect.

Nonetheless there's another point of view: chip & display makers, not to mention hard disk supplier, strongly benefit from iPod strong-selling figures.

Just imagine how many parts and components a single iPod is made of, then multiply by 10 million units...

This article contains an accurate market analysis on most aspects on making an iPod, literally, from grounds up.

Check this table:

iPod-component makers in Taiwan
Supplier	Order
Foxlink	Connectors
Ji-Haw	Connectors
Mustang	Stamping parts
Advanced Connectek (ACON)	External LiON battery

Source: compiled by DigiTimes, January 2005.

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