Dell Raises Price on XPS 13 Laptop Amid RAM Shortage
Dell has increased the price of its budget XPS 13 laptop by $100 due to ongoing global memory shortages. The base configuration now costs $699, downgrading from previous offerings that included more storage capacity at this price point. Previously available for $699 with 512GB of storage, Dell is now charging $799 for the same model — a pricing shift aligned with Apple's recent MacBook Neo adjustments. The RAM shortage has led to broader cost increases across tech products and components in 2026, affecting both consumer electronics and enterprise hardware. The price hike reflects rising material costs rather than changes in product performance or features. This move is part of an industry-wide trend as manufacturers pass on higher component prices to consumers. The adjustment positions the XPS 13 at a similar pricing level with Apple's MacBook Neo, which also experienced a recent increase earlier this year.
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