All Signs Point to Big Laptop Price Increases Due to Memory Shortages

All signs point to big laptop price increases due to memory shortages

Laptop prices could jump in the near future due to the suddenly increased demand for RAM hardware. Samsung has reportedly doubled the price of DR55 RAM.

After Dell, Acer & ASUS Have Surrendered to Memory Shortages; PC Makers at Large Prepare for Extensive Price Hikes

Acer and ASUS are now preparing for an extensive hike in PC products, as it is the only remaining option for manufacturers to combat the DRAM supply constraints. Acer is Looking to Adjust RAM Configurations in PC Products to Minimize the Impact of Memory Shortages The supply chain has now begun to react to the memory shortages, and the AI sector is consuming a significant portion of DRAM production lines. In a previous report, we discussed how D…

DRAM Price Hikes Have Minimal Impact on PC OEMs, Notes Report

The global DRAM shortage has driven up the prices of individual RAM kits, but PC OEMs have largely remained unaffected. Acer and ASUS indicated this week that rising memory costs are starting to influence notebook pricing, though retail price changes are still limited for now. Some brands, such as Dell, may begin raising prices on select high-end and business models, but neither Acer nor ASUS has officially changed their MSRPs in any way. Compan…