Supply chains are seeing increased orders from notebook vendors for 2-in-1 units. Lenovo, Asustek Computer and Acer are all putting in orders to supply chains for the units as they attempt to extend their influence in the segment as well as help drive overall notebook sales.

　　Notebook shipments are expected to be down globally in 2014 according to most market estimations and vendors are looking for new products to stimulate growth.

　　Supply chains can expect to see steady orders from the vendors throughout May despite it traditionally being a slow period for orders.

　　Notebook pricing meanwhile is expected to rise in May due to tight supply as vendors increase orders and as panel makers shift production capacity to production of small- to medium-size panels.