… RAM isn't the only computer component that saw price spikes. Prices for solid-state drives have, in many cases, doubled , for the same reason as RAM. The price of gaming hardware could continue to rise as demand for those components grows.
… "Constraints and rising prices around key components like memory, wafers and substrates are driving higher costs that could impact demand for our product at some point in the year," said Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan . …
… There are no guarantees about when we will see devices with these Gen 5 processors, as there is a lot of competition among companies that make this component for lower-cost phones. …
… At Google's US online store, it currently costs $1,619. With memory prices rising due to a worldwide shortage of components used to make RAM, it's hard to predict what the Razr Fold will cost in the US. …
… "We'll look at a range of options." As AI data centers continue to be built to meet increasing demand for AI services, their need for memory and other components has reduced the supply for consumer devices, driving up the costs of laptops and phones like Apple's MacBooks and the iPhone , as well as… …
… As of April 19, 2026, Meta has increased the price of Meta Quest 3 512GB to $600 due to rising component costs. …
… Current Razr rumors also point to an even higher $1,500 starting price for the Razr Ultra, possibly due to rising electronics costs. …
… The Zenbook A16 model I tested costs $1,700, which is pricey for a laptop with little to no gaming capacity. ... …
… The Steelcase Solo desk was surprisingly simple to install for its size. …
… Its battery life is also surprisingly lengthy. …