# The MacBook Air is running in short supply, despite a price hike

> For months, Apple seemed better protected from the memory crisis than most laptop makers. It had long-term supplier agreements, enormous purchasing power, and enough margin to absorb rising component costs.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the-macbook-air-is-running-in-short-supply-despite-a-price-hike/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6fb4b07c1e05721a5198a1)
- **Published:** 2026-08-02
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #macbook #apple #samsung #ai
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