Framework's monthly price update is here, and storage is taking the biggest hit. The cheap 2025 inventory is nearly gone, and a full reprice is coming next month.
Excerpt: The Iran war has disrupted a key raw material used in circuit boards, sending prices surging 40% in April alone and squeezing electronics manufacturers already battling rising chip costs.
Laptop and desktop prices are expected to rise by up to 35 percent this year, with no relief likely until the second half of 2027. If you are planning to buy a new PC, now is the right time.