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6 strategies for creatives to cope with rising RAM prices on laptops and devices

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Tom May

1d ago· 8 min readen

Summary

The article explains how a global RAM shortage, driven by AI data center demand, is causing significant price increases on laptops, phones, and tablets from major manufacturers like Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Dell — with price hikes up to $500. It then offers six practical strategies for creative professionals to navigate these rising costs when upgrading their gear, such as buying refurbished, choosing last-gen models, upgrading RAM later, opting for devices with soldered RAM strategically, considering alternative brands, and timing purchases around sales cycles.

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Creative Bloq6 strategies for creatives to cope with rising RAM prices on laptops and devicescreativebloq.com

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If you've noticed laptops, phones and tablets getting more expensive without actually getting any better, you're not imagining it.
Demand from AI data centres has swallowed up so much supply, firms like Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and Dell have all raised their prices – by up to $500
The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) may be ageing, but it's still plenty powerful enough for most creative work
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Prices for laptops, phones and tablets are rising fast. But you still have options.

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