Topic: pc shipments
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Gartner: Soaring Memory Costs to End Entry-Level PCs by 2028
Soaring memory costs are predicted to eliminate the market for entry-level PCs under $500 by 2028, as manufacturers can no longer absorb the unsustainable price increases. The mid-range PC market ($500-$1,000) is expected to see the sharpest price hikes, leading to a forecasted 10.4% drop in over...
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Microsoft Q2: Cloud Soars as Gaming Revenue Dips
Microsoft reported strong overall financial growth with Q2 FY2026 revenue of $81.3 billion and net income of $30.9 billion, driven primarily by a 26% surge in cloud revenue exceeding $50 billion. The company's gaming division faced significant declines, with Xbox hardware revenue dropping 32% and...
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RAM Shortage Shifts Focus From "AI PCs"
A severe memory chip shortage, driven by high demand from AI data centers, is causing a sharp 40-70% price increase for PC RAM and storage. PC manufacturers are responding by raising system prices 15-20% and reducing the standard memory configurations in new computers, especially in mid- to low-t...
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PC Shipments Defy RAM Shortages With Surprising Growth
The global PC market saw strong growth in late 2025, with shipments rising nearly 10% due to factors like the end of Windows 10 support and strategic inventory building ahead of potential tariffs and shortages. A critical memory shortage, driven by high demand from AI data centers, is expected to...
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