Lenovo and Dell Warn: Your Next Laptop Could Cost More Really Soon

Lenovo and Dell Warn: Your Next Laptop Could Cost More Really Soon

In the face of rising costs for memory and storage, major manufacturers are notifying their clients of impending price hikes.

RAMageddon: Lenovo and Dell tipped to raise prices soon

As the RAM crisis worsens,major PC makers Dell, HP and Lenovo are prepping customers for price hikes.

Your next Dell or Lenovo PC might cost more very soon

Memory shortages triggered by booming AI demand are leading Dell and Lenovo to hike prices on PCs and servers. As much as 15–20% increases may hit as early as December or January.

Dell Raises PC Prices 15-20%, Lenovo Follows in January

Industry sources cited by TrendForce say Dell is preparing to implement a 15-20% price hike as early as mid-December. The reason? Obviously, the recent DRAM prices, especially DDR5 that jumped around 70% year-over-year, with certain parts spiking more than 170%. Dell COO Jeff Clarke recently warned that he has "never seen memory-chip costs rise this fast," as component prices surge across the board. The other giant OEM, Lenovo, has begun notifyi…

DRAM, SSD Shortages Force Dell and Lenovo to Hike PC Prices

Global DRAM shortage driven by AI demand is forcing PC makers to hike prices by 15 to 20% as component costs and supply pressure intensify.

Dell and Lenovo set to increase server and PC costs by as much as 15% as soon as this month, according to industry sources — DRAM and AI demand create tight market for businesses and consumers

Artificial intelligence has seemingly put the entire PC industry in a chokehold, with even large manufacturers like Lenovo and Dell at the mercy of drying production lines. Lenovo has reportedly warned its clients to book orders before the next price hike on New Year's, while Dell is already considering a 15-20% increase in mid-December.