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Apple hikes iPad price by over 30%, user questions strategy

Apple has increased the price of a new iPad by over 30%, amounting to a $200 increase. The user questions this pricing strategy, especially considering Apple's self-sufficiency in chip manufacturing. The user also speculates that inflation and the demand for chips by AI-driven data centers might be contributing factors to rising electronics costs. AI

IMPACT Speculation that AI's demand for chips may indirectly increase consumer electronics prices.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a product price increase, with speculation about AI's indirect impact on chip costs.

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Apple hikes iPad price by over 30%, user questions strategy

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The new iPad I’ve had my eye on just went up $200 in price. That’s an over 30% increase. WTF # Apple ⁉️ Pricing your loyal users out of the market now? How is t

    The new iPad I’ve had my eye on just went up $200 in price. That’s an over 30% increase. WTF # Apple ⁉️ Pricing your loyal users out of the market now? How is that a legit strategy? Explain like I’m 5 please. # Inflation is killing us all. And this # electronics price gouge is en…