About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing financial impact of RAM price increases on consumers and trends in music listening preferences.

Ramageddeon continues to inflict financial pain on consumers looking up the prices for new laptops, flash memory, VR headsets and storage. Plus we discuss findings from the Australian Recording Industry Association that show that people are listening to less new music in favor of old favorites. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes click here ! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt

Guests: Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe

Topics covered

• RAM prices
• consumer electronics
• music listening trends
• financial impact
• laptops
• VR headsets
• storage solutions

Keywords

• RAMmageddon
• laptop prices
• flash memory
• VR headsets
• storage
• music trends
• Australian Recording Industry Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australian Recording Industry Association

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