Why Laptops Cost More in 2026 — And How to Spot a 'Downgraded' Laptop at the Same Price
We already covered why the global RAM/NAND shortage is pushing smartphone prices up in 2026. Laptops are getting hit by the exact same shortage — arguably harder, because a laptop typically packs in more memory and storage than a phone does. But laptop brands have a second lever phones mostly don’t: shipping the same model name, at the same price, with quietly worse internals. Here’s what’s actually happening, and how to check a specific laptop before you buy it.
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