Small TFT LCD will drop in price 5-10% by Q1 2004

Industry observers expect Japanese mobile phone TFT LCD prices could drop 5-10% by the Q1 2004, as supply increases significantly and alleviates the current shortage. To meet strong demand for digital still camera (DSC) and mobile phone panels, Sharp recently announced plans to build a second system LCD production line at its Mie 3 factory, with volume production scheduled to begin by March.