Electronics prices are starting to soar, adding to the stress consumers are facing

Apple Hikes Laptop, Tablet Prices Nearly 20 Percent | Silicon UK

Apple raised MacBook Pro 1TB ($1699→$1999) and iPad prices 17% as memory costs quadruple due to AI data center HBM demand. The cost pass-through signals unavoidable HBM inflation; CTOs must reassess refresh budgets and vendor concentration on NVIDIA/AMD.