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Story summary
- SSD prices have surged up to 200%, driven by demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
- A 2TB SanDisk SSD purchased for $190 in July 2022 has risen by 50%.
- Hard drives have risen 46% since September.
- Apple has raised prices on external drives, including a 4TB SanDisk drive from $500 to $1,200.
- Consumers are advised to repurpose older storage or seek shared storage options amid these price hikes.
