Everything will become more expensive: Samsung's co-CEO gave a disappointing forecast on the impact of the RAM shortage on the global consumer market
The global RAM shortage and the subsequent increase in costs are only gaining momentum, but many companies have already reported price increases for their devices. Let us remind you, DELL and ASUS were the first to "adjust" prices, soon AMD and NVIDIA will join them.
Currently, there is no reason to believe that the crisis will soon end, and Samsung's co-CEO TM Roh gave an even more gloomy forecast.
What is known
Samsung's top manager TM Roh warned that the global memory shortage will affect almost all consumer electronics sectors, from smartphones to refrigerators.
As this situation is unprecedented, no company is immune from its impact. The crisis affects not only mobile phones but also other consumer electronics, from TVs to household appliances. A rise in product prices is inevitable, but Samsung will strive to minimize the impact on buyers.
Well, Samsung's capabilities are not limitless and the company has already Budget Samsung smartphones have risen in price in India — which market will be next?, although only in India so far. However, listening to the words of the head of Samsung, there is no doubt that everything will become more expensive everywhere.
According to experts' forecasts, DRAM prices will continue to rise at least until the beginning of 2027, so those who planned to buy gadgets and household appliances should not postpone their purchase.
Sources: Reuters
