“With Apple recently confirming it plans to launch Macs featuring LED backlight technology in 2007, sources in the industry said the notebooks will use components from AU Optronics (AUO), Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), Coretronic and Kenmos Technology,” Rebecca Kuo and Carrie Yu report for DigiTimes.

“AUO and CMO are both having their samples of 13.3- and 15.4-inch panels certified by Apple, with shipments to officially commence in the second or third quarter of 2007, the sources noted,” Kuo and Yu report.

“In the meantime, backlight unit (BLU) makers Coretronic and Kenmos are also sending samples to be incorporated in the panels, with official shipments to also kick off around a similar period, the sources added,” Kuo and Yu report.

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[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers "Peter" and "LinuxGuy and Mac Prodigal Son" for the heads up.]

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