Demand Concerns Threaten a Flash Fizzle

With Apple(AAPL Quote) iPod's white earphones such a common sight on city streets, there's no doubt that flash memory is hot.

Consumers can't seem to get enough, as they increasingly turn to digital gadgets such as MP3 players, cameras and cell phones.

But as strong as this demand is, it may not be enough to soak up all the flash memory chips coming to market. After the recent announcement by a few companies that they would aggressively cut prices, some investors are wondering whether the flash market's stellar growth is set to slow down. ...