RAM prices rise up to 700%: your next laptop will cost more
WHAT HAPPENED
RAM and storage for laptops and cell phones cost between 5 and 7 times more than just over a year ago. Gartner estimates that this could increase the price of computers by 17% and cell phones by 13% by the end of 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
Data centers training artificial intelligence are buying almost all available memory. There is less left for manufacturing common devices, so prices rise. The shortage first hits manufacturers, retailers, and buyers.
AND FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO
A laptop costing $15,000 pesos could approach $17,500 under Gartner's estimate. The price increase may delay upgrades and reduce sales. For companies like Micron, which manufacture memory, high prices can mean more profits.
💬 TELL IT LIKE THIS
“Artificial intelligence is using so much memory that it is also driving up the price of everyday laptops and cell phones.”