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Laptop prices have passed the point of no return, with a $2,000 MacBook Pro now the new normal. Lenovo warned at the ISC 2026 tech conference that DRAM and NAND prices won't improve for years. Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix prioritize high-bandwidth memory for AI over consumer DRAM, locking in high prices through multi-year strategic customer agreements.
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4 best laptops of 2026 resist RAMageddon price hikes