Acer Warns of Laptop Oversupply as Inflation Concerns Grow

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

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https://www.tomshardware.com/news/acer-warns-of-laptop-oversupply

Due to skyrocketing COVID demand for desktops and notebooks from businesses and individuals, PC makers ran into trouble building enough computers and procuring ample components. However, as store shelves are now mostly stocked, PC demand has slowed due to inflation and uncertainties caused by the war in Ukraine. As a result, Acer chairman Jason Chen warned this week that an oversupply of notebooks is coming.

Consumer PC Demand Weakening

Rising prices of energy, food, and other critical items have resulted in record inflation rates around the globe. As a result, many people are reconsidering their spending habits and cutting back on technology purchases. In general, the recent months were not particularly good for client PC sales in the consumer sector, reports DigiTimes. Acer, Asus, and HP indicated in the recent weeks that the consumer market was showing signs of weakness and demand was decreasing.

However, not all PC makers suffer from softening demand or worry about oversupplying the market. For example, if you buy a MacBook Pro 14/16 from Apple today (either in the U.S. or Europe), the company won't be able to deliver it until August. The systems are available for pickup from select Apple stores, though.

 

[SumTingWong]

People are waiting Black Friday and holiday sales.

 

[plat]

Here in New York City, gas is at 5.50 USD per gallon and inching upward. Food is next--for a tiny example: my little pack of zinc tablets went from 1.99 USD to 2.99 USD within two weeks. That alone is a 33% hike. Soon, rents will increase majorly for thousands of rent-stabilized apts. in NYC also.

Has anyone here totally escaped major price increases for basic necessities?

So, this is a totally understandable concern of Acer's and others too. The inflation is REAL.