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What the AI boom and RAM shortage mean for laptop prices

You can blame AI for lots of things, from the environmental impact of enormous AI data centers consuming massive amounts of ...
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Dell's computer prices are about to rise for corporate clients. Here's what to expect, and what it's telling sales staff.

Dell is increasing its prices on December 17, Business Insider has learned. The price hikes are linked to surging demand for memory units amid the AI race. In some cases, computer prices are set to ...

The era of affordable high-RAM laptops could be coming to an end

We've all gotten used to RAM being a non-issue in desktop and laptop computers, but that looks like it's all changing in 2026 ...

HP’s 15.6″ Laptop Price Collapses by Nearly 80%, Turning It Into a Budget MacBook Alternative

At Amazon, you can purchase the HP 15.6 Touchscreen Laptop Computer for $580, a discount of $2,020 or 78% off its regular ...
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AI is driving up computer prices. This is how Dell is telling staff to prepare, and how much more PCs will cost.

Dell is increasing its prices on December 17, Business Insider has learned. The price hikes are linked to surging demand for memory units amid the AI race. In some cases, computer prices are set to ...

Laptops Might Completely Change For The Worse In 2026 - Here's Why

Dell and Lenovo are just two of the reported brands meant to be cutting back on offering higher memory amounts in their lower-cost computers.
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Framework Laptop prices go as low as $639 thanks to refurbs and “factory seconds”

I love their approach, at least compared to every other laptop manufacturer. You can buy a Framework laptop and assemble it yourself and save a bit which I also really like Click to expand... You ...