David Pierce predicts that computer prices will continue to rise and the situation will worsen.
“computers are too expensive and people can't buy them. They are they are harder to find than ever. Everybody's raising prices. Apple just raised prices. Like, it's it's ugly out there, and there's an increasing sense that it's going to keep getting worse.”
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disputableComputer hardware prices continue to increase or remain elevated; measured by average selling prices, market indices, or manufacturer pricing announcements over next 6-12 months.
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