Sony’s announcement of a price increase for the PlayStation 5 offers consumers an opportunity to purchase devices at a lower price before they are compelled to spend more or find them out of reach. Meanwhile, other companies have discreetly raised their prices overnight. Lenovo has recently done exactly that with its popular tablet range, and there’s cause to suspect that additional tablet makers could soon mimic this trend, making it an ideal moment to buy one if you’ve been undecided.
The situation with Lenovo serves as a wake-up signal due to the abrupt price increases, which range between $30 and $70. For example, the Lenovo Tab One increased from $149.99 to $179.99, the Lenovo Tab Plus rose from $299.99 to $329.99, and the Lenovo Yoga Tab jumped from $549.99 to $619.99. You might be adopting a wait-and-see stance, hoping this reflects a temporary reaction to some fluctuating market conditions — namely, the persistent chip shortage. Surely, at some point, Android tablet prices will revert to what they once were, right? Regrettably, industry analysis suggests that these price increases are only the beginning.