On raising the prices of computers and the number of components in recent years say different market players. If Intel shows off a record sales volumes of more expensive processors Core i7, Acer says about the deficit and the high cost of solid-state drives, memory and displays. Memory chips in the last quarter rose by 30%, and the increase may amount to an additional 40% in the quarter, as experts expect.
Relevant concerns shared Lenovo company , has repeatedly declared its rights to receive the title of the largest computer manufacturer in the world. Lenovo COO said the company expects to increase prices for their products in the current quarter. Rechargeable battery and LCD panel also remain in short supply, causing a rise in prices for the relevant components and finished PCs.
The producers of computers increases the temptation to raise prices for their products. Especially because in the contracting market is no other way to maintain profits at a reasonable level. Lenovo expects that the price of memory and solid-state drives continue to grow in the current quarter.