Framework finds cheaper SSDs, but CPU price hikes could be next
THE SO WHAT
Storage costs are easing while CPU prices look set to rise—compute, not capacity, is becoming the primary cost driver for new laptops. For IT buyers, that means prioritizing CPU headroom for AI-heavy workloads and treating RAM and SSD upsells as the cheaper levers to extend device life.
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