Hard disk prices doubled and the public watched

Recently, the reporter learned from several digital computer cities in Zhongshan that the prices of hard drives of major brands have risen rapidly, and the prices of some brands and models have almost doubled. Industry insiders suggest that consumers wait until the price returns to normal before purchasing.

The hard disk market one day at a price Xiyuan Computer City, Mr. Liu told reporters that from mid-October, hard drive prices have been fluctuating, almost every day, a price, 500G mainstream capacity hard drive, in November has risen to more than 600 yuan.

Xiao Yang, an in-school student who came to buy computer accessories, was shocked by the immediate offer after a stroll. "Not long ago, I bought a piece of Western Digital's hard disk that was more than 300 pieces. Today, I brought my classmates to see it, and I immediately went up to more than 600 yuan. This is an unavoidable gain."

The reporter saw in the list of price comparisons provided by several shops that the hard drives of various brands have soared recently. Among the large storage capacity, the increase is relatively large.

According to relevant media reports, Thailand is the second largest hard disk production area in the world, with a market share of approximately 25% of the world's total. In this flood, production facilities of world-renowned hard drive manufacturers such as Western Digital, Hitachi, and Toshiba were all damaged to varying degrees. Industry sources pointed out that the two Western Digital factories are located in the northeastern part of Bangkok, the capital of severe disaster, and are expected to reduce production by more than 60%. Hitachi's hard disk factory was built in the hillside area and was not affected by floods. After the flood, production resumed; Although the factory was affected, its two hard disk factories in Suzhou and Wuxi in China accounted for more than 90% of its global production capacity, and therefore did not suffer serious impact.

The recent flooding in Thailand caused a shortage of hard disk prices and also affected the computer sales of the whole machine. As the hard drive is a major part of the computer accessories, the price is relatively high, hard drive prices soar, it is bound to affect the price of the computer and other computers. Some businesses also stated that at present, the main reason for the increase in hard disk prices is caused by the flood disaster in Thailand, but some businesses are concerned about the shortage of goods, and even some businesses deliberately picking up products and raising prices. After the Japanese tsunami caused a drastic increase in computer memory prices, it was a example.

In addition, the reporter found in Jingdong Mall, Taobao Mall and other B2C Web sites, the major B2C shop hard disk prices are also up, 500G hard drive prices are around 550 yuan. One netizen commented that no problem was found, that is, the price was rising badly. Another netizen commented on October 22 that “Buying before the Spring Festival, 275, now 499, the first time the hard disk still retains value, and I think of the skyrocketing memory in 1998.” And he evaluated this 500G hard drive in November. The price on the 9th is 679 yuan.

DIY installed customers may wish to wait for an interview reporter noted that due to hard drive non-essentials, such a price increase makes businesses wreck their brains. “Some customers have taken a wait-and-see attitude these days and are prepared to wait for the prices to come down and buy them again.” Mr. Liu, the merchant, constantly complained about the decrease in installed customers due to hard disk prices.

In the computer city, the reporter saw that there are not many people who buy computers and cameras, and they take a wait-and-see attitude even more. On the third floor of Xiyuan, Miss Li, who had planned to build computers, temporarily changed her mind because the price of hard drives was too high.

The sellers in the square also reported to reporters that with the recent increase in the price of electronic products, the sales performance and the number of shipments in the stores have also been reduced. Many consumers have left after they understand the product's performance and price, and wait until the price returns to normal. Buy it again.

In addition, the reporter strolled around the computer city and found that due to flooding, Sony and Nikon and other manufacturers have also been severely affected, and some digital camera prices have risen.

In response to this phenomenon, industry insiders suggested that from the trend of increasing prices of electronic products in the past, hard disk prices should only be a short-term phenomenon. It is suggested that some citizens who plan to assemble computers and purchase hard disks can take a little wait and see, and the space for hard disk prices will not rise too fast. Big, high prices will not last long.