Global memory crunch threatens laptop value for business buyers
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A global tightening of DRAM and NAND flash supply is quietly degrading the value of new business laptops. Rather than outright shortages, the impact shows up as reduced RAM configurations (8GB instead of 16GB) and smaller SSDs at unchanged prices. Soldered memory in modern laptops prevents future upgrades, accelerating obsolescence. Hardware rental models and refurbished enterprise equipment are presented as strategies to avoid locking into under-specified hardware during a period of component price volatility.
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Pressure on specifications and choiceRental as a buffer against volatilityRefurbished equipment gains relevanceAvailability and deployment speedManaging the long-term cost of ITSort: