*Gartner reported that sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028*
*Gartner reported that sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028* – Gartner projects worldwide PC shipments will decline 10.4% in 2026 versus last year – Gartner projects smartphone shipments will decline 8.4% in 2026 versus last year – Gartner projects a 130% surge in DRAM and SSD pric
*Gartner reported that sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028*
– Gartner projects worldwide PC shipments will decline 10.4% in 2026 versus last year
– Gartner projects smartphone shipments will decline 8.4% in 2026 versus last year
– Gartner projects a 130% surge in DRAM and SSD prices by the end of 2026
– Gartner expects PC prices to rise 17% and smartphone prices to rise 13% versus 2025
– PC memory costs are expected to account for 23% of a new PC’s bill‑of‑materials, versus 16% last year
– Gartner expects PC lifetimes to increase (business +15%, consumer +20%) by the end of 2026
#gartner #sony #valve
@CoffeebreakGames
– Gartner projects worldwide PC shipments will decline 10.4% in 2026 versus last year
– Gartner projects smartphone shipments will decline 8.4% in 2026 versus last year
– Gartner projects a 130% surge in DRAM and SSD prices by the end of 2026
– Gartner expects PC prices to rise 17% and smartphone prices to rise 13% versus 2025
– PC memory costs are expected to account for 23% of a new PC’s bill‑of‑materials, versus 16% last year
– Gartner expects PC lifetimes to increase (business +15%, consumer +20%) by the end of 2026
#gartner #sony #valve
@CoffeebreakGames