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Framework Laptop 13 Pro memory prices nearly double due to supplier costs

Framework is significantly increasing the price of memory for its upcoming Laptop 13 Pro, with 32GB modules now costing $800 and 64GB modules priced at $1,600. This drastic price hike is attributed to a more than doubling of costs from their LPCAMM2 supplier. To mitigate the impact on existing pre-orders, Framework will fulfill higher-capacity orders with lower-capacity modules at the original price, while new orders will reflect the increased costs. The company also noted price adjustments for other components like chips and Windows licenses, though some SSDs and DDR5 modules have seen price decreases. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily affects consumer laptop pricing and component supply chains.

RANK_REASON This is a price adjustment for a specific laptop model's components, not a new product release or significant industry-wide event.

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro memory prices nearly double due to supplier costs

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew E. Freedman ·

    Framework nearly doubles memory pricing for 32GB, 64GB Laptop 13 Pro overnight — CEO says absorbing LPCAMM2 supplier hikes would put 'our ability to operate at real financial risk'

    The company is making adjustments to some existing pre-orders.