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AI demand for memory is now raising the price of old hardware too
Ars Technica· 2 OctNvidia raised the price of its Shield TV Pro streaming box from $199.99 to $299.99 from 2 October, even though the device first came out in 2019. Nvidia told Ars Technica that the cost of components, including memory, has risen sharply across the industry. Ars says anything with memory or storage is getting more expensive as AI data centres soak up supply.
- If you need laptops, phones, tills or storage drives in the next six months, get quotes now and compare them with what you paid last year.
- Look after what you have: a new battery or a memory upgrade on a sound machine is often cheaper than a replacement this year.
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