Lengthy (3h) investigative video about the effects of tariffs on computer tech: The Death of Affordable Computing

[0rganism]

Gamers Nexus: The Death of Affordable Computing | Tariffs Impact & Investigation

Some of the interviews are surprisingly candid and frank. Early on, one interview goes over a price study from one US-based PC case manufacturer showing why they won't be able to do sales in the USA anymore, even if tariffs get lifted. It's amazing how complex the logistics chains for these products are, and how sudden extreme perturbations, like what F47 introduced with his on-again off-again tariff bullshit, can easily shatter these chains

[Aussie105]

1. Everything is on hold until the waters clear

and the whole tariff situation is clarified and locked in.

Until then, supply chains as well as production of electronics are having a stop work meeting to discuss the new scenario.

If you have an old working computer you were thinking of upgrading . . . maybe put your plans on pause.