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Framework Laptop 13 Pro memory prices nearly double due to supplier cost hikes

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Framework has significantly increased 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 some orders with lower-capacity modules at the original price, while new orders will reflect the increased costs. The company stated that absorbing these supplier increases would pose a substantial financial risk to their operations. AI

IMPACT Potential increase in cost for AI-enabled laptops due to rising component prices.

RANK_REASON Product pricing change for a specific laptop model, not a new frontier release or significant industry-wide event.

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro memory prices nearly double due to supplier cost hikes

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COVERAGE [2]

  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.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    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

    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. https://www. tomshardware.com/laptop…

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