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Single display supplier may inflate MacBook Ultra price

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple's MacBook Ultra, already expected to be expensive due to a new design, OLED, and touchscreen, may cost even more. A supply chain report indicates Apple will use only one display supplier instead of multiple, potentially raising manufacturing costs. The company typically diversifies suppliers to ensure reliability and negotiate better prices.

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Apple's decision to rely on a single supplier for a key component suggests either a unique display technology or a supply chain gamble that could backfire on pricing.
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