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fromTheregister
13 hours ago

Secondary laptop market goes 'mainstream' amid memory crunch

Affordability is the primary driver in the secondhand segment, the analyst says, with around 40 percent of sales driven by budget-conscious users shopping in the €200 to €300 price band for laptops. The €300 to €400 tier is also expanding - representing 23 percent of the refurbished market, up from 15 percent a year earlier - indicating some buyers are prepared to spend a bit more for improved specifications.
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fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Enterprise PC upgrades in 2026: Higher prices, worse configurations

Component shortages, tariffs, and premium-focused PC strategies will make affordable, adequately performing sub-$600 laptops largely unavailable through 2026–2027.
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