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Watch Out: PC Prices Are Going Up

Jan 14, 2010
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Today@PCWorld: Watch Out: PC Prices Are Going Up

The price of computer parts is on the rise, according to industry analysts, putting the squeeze on PC makers who are trying to bounce back from a recession.

Speaking to the Financial Times, Gartner analyst Ben Lee said component costs will increase by 2.8 percent this year. On average, the price of parts has fallen by 7.8 percent annually since 2000.

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