Prices of core components such as memory, hard drives, CPUs, and graphics cards have generally increased, with significant price hikes for many popular computer models.

According to Mars Finance, Apple recently announced price increases for some laptops and tablets in multiple global markets, ranging from 16% to 25%. Prices for many popular computer models in the domestic market have also increased significantly. At a computer store in Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen, the store manager introduced a popular gaming laptop to a reporter. This laptop, which retailed for around 7,000 yuan when it was launched last July or August, now retails for over 10,000 yuan. The reporter's investigation found that in addition to popular gaming laptops, the prices of ordinary business laptops have also generally increased. Models priced below 4,000 yuan last year are now virtually impossible to find, while mid-to-high-end laptops have generally seen price increases of 500 to 1,500 yuan. Since the fourth quarter of last year, affected by the surge in global demand for AI computing power, the prices of core components such as memory, hard drives, CPUs, and graphics cards have generally risen. Faced with manufacturers' price adjustment notices, many distributors have had to frequently adjust their retail prices this year. (CCTV Finance)