According to a report by Yonhap News, an antitrust probe may be conducted into allegations that Samsung Electronics Co. sold its NAND flash memory chips to Apple Computer Inc. at below-market prices.
“Speaking at a local radio talk show, Fair Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Kang Chul-kyu said questions about Samsung and Apple engaging in unfair trading could be investigated by the antitrust body,” Yonhap News reports.
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“Apple reportedly grabbed a significant share of Samsung’s flash capacity in order to introduce its new iPod Nano. Analysts also speculate the computer maker got a significant discount from Samsung in order to hit the Nano’s $199 and $249 prices,” Ina Fried reports for CNET.
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