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Used memory chips are creeping into budget phones, and it could get worse

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According to a recent report from TrendForce, DRAM contract price hikes are forcing some smartphone brands to consider reballed memory components for their budget lines. In short, reballed memory refers to used memory salvaged from old hardware and fitted with new solder balls so they can be installed on other...

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    Used memory chips are creeping into budget phones, and it could get worse

    According to a recent report from TrendForce, DRAM contract price hikes are forcing some smartphone brands to consider reballed memory components for their budget lines. In short, reballed memory refers to used memory salvaged from old hardware and fitted with new solder...

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