The memory crisis is reshaping the tech landscape, pushing budget devices out of reach. What does this mean for consumers and the future of PCs and smartphones?
Executive Summary: The rising costs of memory driven by AI demands are reshaping the PC and smartphone markets, pushing entry-level devices out of reach.
Gartner predicts a 10% drop in PC shipments and 8% in smartphones due to memory costs.Memory now constitutes 35% of PC build costs, up from 15-18%.AI PCs require more memory, pushing them into premium pricing and delaying market penetration.
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