as in cheap
costing little
a low-end stereo system that's good enough for casual listening
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Recent Examples of low-end
Skyrocketing memory costs mean DRAM could soon account for as much as 30% of low-end smartphones’ bill of materials — tripling from 10% in early 2025.
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Skyrocketing memory costs mean DRAM could soon account for as much as 30% of low-end smartphones’ bill of materials — tripling from 10% in early 2025.
—Debby Wu, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
There’s also an argument that print runs on low-end sets like Series 1 Baseball and NBA Flagship should rise to meet demand in order to serve as a readily available entry point for kids and new or casual collectors, while scarcity should only be a consideration for more expensive high-end sets.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Cadence Takes the Next Step in AI Audio Audio processors have historically been small chips that process the signal in 128-bit vectors, adequate for low-end devices, but today’s market demands higher quality and dynamic range.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Skyrocketing memory costs mean DRAM could soon account for as much as 30% of low-end smartphones’ bill of materials — tripling from 10% in early 2025.
—Debby Wu, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
There’s also an argument that print runs on low-end sets like Series 1 Baseball and NBA Flagship should rise to meet demand in order to serve as a readily available entry point for kids and new or casual collectors, while scarcity should only be a consideration for more expensive high-end sets.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Cadence Takes the Next Step in AI Audio Audio processors have historically been small chips that process the signal in 128-bit vectors, adequate for low-end devices, but today’s market demands higher quality and dynamic range.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-end
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Their weekly grocery bill has dropped from the equivalent of about $400 to $267; fuel and public transport are 40% cheaper; and GP visits cost 25% less – with same-day appointments replacing week-long waits.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Respect yourself by choosing quality items over the cheapest possible options, then treat those purchases with care.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The high volume of Iranian Shahed drone launches has drawn attention to the cost disparity between the relatively inexpensive unmanned aircraft and the far more sophisticated air defense systems, such as Patriot missiles, used to intercept them.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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For photographers who want one kit that works day and night, a mirrorless camera, a fast wide-angle lens and a tripod form an excellent hybrid setup that’s inexpensive and portable.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi An enormous inland pool of clear water stretching as far as the eye can see, Lake Malawi offers many opportunities for affordable lakeside leisure.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Project leaders say the system aims to provide a more affordable, flexible alternative to traditional transit — especially for South Fulton, where public transportation options are limited.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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And since the liquor has a reasonable 17% ABV, even with a few ounces of sparkling wine, the Spa Spritz is a low-alcohol cocktail that won't drag you down the next morning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Still, Bale has a couple of nice moments as Mandras, a Greek fisherman who loses his fiancée (Penelope Cruz) to a mandolin-playing pacifist (Cage, of course) but, all told, is pretty reasonable about it.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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ValenSil serves as a microcosm of a broader shift in the US labor market to a low-hire, low-fire environment that is likely to be highlighted when the February jobs report is released Friday morning.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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