1.   Because its computers do not conform to the industry standards, Apple feels the effect of component shortages more severely than other computer makers.

2.   A components shortage forced the company to cut in half the number of consoles available on launch day.

3.   But industry sources say the components shortage transcends Apple and affects the larger universe of PCs that run on Intel Corp. microprocessors and Microsoft Corp. operating systems.

4.   But sales growth was constrained by component shortages, a factor that shows no sign of letting up.

5.   Components shortages are nothing new in the boom-and-bust world of electronics.

6.   IBM said that product delays, component shortages and falling prices for large computer systems contributed to a drop in sales of computers and equipment.

7.   In addition, there were worries about component shortages.

8.   In previous quarters, SyQuest struggled with component shortages and a decline in sales of older models, which hurt its financial performance.

9.   In previous quarters, SyQuest struggled with component shortages and a decline in sales of older models.

10.   Sony said it is ramping up production to meet U.S. demand, but component shortages have the company at least one month behind schedule.