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The Disappearing Midrange Laptop
The traditional "middle-class" laptop is becoming harder to find. According to PCWorld, the market is increasingly splitting into two camps: inexpensive budget machines built to hit low price points and premium laptops packed with high-end features. Devices that once occupied the comfortable middle ground are getting squeezed from both directions.
Part of the shift comes from changing consumer expectations and hardware costs. Budget laptops have improved enough to handle everyday tasks for many people, while manufacturers have focused marketing and innovation efforts on premium models where profit margins are higher. As a result, shoppers looking for a balanced mix of performance, build quality, and price often find fewer compelling options than they did a few years ago.
The rise of AI PCs, OLED displays, premium materials, and specialized processors has also pushed many new models further up the price ladder. Meanwhile, lower-cost systems continue to dominate entry-level sales, leaving the midrange category feeling less distinct than it once was.
Thoughts:
It's a pattern that shows up in a lot of industries. The middle of the market doesn't disappear overnight—it just slowly gets crowded out until people start noticing that most choices feel either surprisingly cheap or surprisingly expensive.
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