Raspberry Pi, known for its affordable single-board computers, is facing significant price increases due to the ongoing global RAM shortage. The 16GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5 is now $100 more expensive than its original price of $120. This price surge affects over a dozen Raspberry Pi models, with increments ranging from $11.25 to $150 since December.
In response to these changes, Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton addressed the situation, acknowledging the challenges but assuring customers that the price hikes are temporary. Upton stated, “The circumstances in which we find ourselves are challenging, but in the future they will abate. When they do, we will reverse our price increases, and until they do, we will continue to work hard to limit their impact in every way we can.”
To mitigate the impact of the price hikes, Raspberry Pi has introduced a new Raspberry Pi 4 model with 3GB of RAM priced at $83.75. This move aims to provide a more affordable option amidst the memory price fluctuations. Upton emphasized that despite the announcement coinciding with April Fools’ Day, the new product launch is legitimate.
Source: The Verge