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Global Memory Chip Shortage Drives Up Laptop Prices: Qualcomm Exec
The Indian Express21h
THE BRIEF
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Qualcomm executive Kedar Kondap noted that surging data center demand for AI has caused a memory chip shortage known as 'RAMageddon', elevating global laptop prices.
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Major brands in India and other markets have raised laptop prices or reduced standard RAM configurations, shifting more offerings above the Rs 80,000 threshold.
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Qualcomm plans to counter the crisis by introducing ultra-affordable laptops powered by Snapdragon C processors aimed at reviving the budget segment.