Acer reported  that they will use DDR2 memory modules for its notebook lineup, including ultra-thin models, instead of DDR3 parts for which supplies have increasingly become tight, according to industry sources.

Currently, around half of Acer's notebooks feature DDR 3 memory and the company claimed earlier that it would use DDR3 for all of its notebooks in the future.

Acer originally planned to adopt DDR3 memory for all of its ultra-thin notebooks, but the new strategy has affected its recently launched 11.6-inch Aspire 1410 ultra-thin notebook which adopts DDR2 instead, the sources noted.

Acer's new strategy is also expected to slow down the penetration of DDR3, however the sources believe DDR3 will still be the mainstream DRAM specification in 2010 when Calpella shows up.

1Gb DDR3 chips are currently priced 50-60% higher than 1Gb DDR2 chips at the spot market and about 10% at the contract market. The price of DDR3 chips is expected to continue rising in August and throughout the second half of 2009, according to industry sources.

Taiwan DRAM makers, which focus mostly on DDR2, are expected to benefit most from the changes.

By: DocMemory
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