Raspberry Pi Raises Prices Amidst HBM Demand Surge
Raspberry Pi, a key player in the tech landscape, has announced price increases on select devices, responding to skyrocketing costs in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) primarily tied to AI applications. Here are the highlights:
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Price Increases:
- 4GB Compute Module 4 & 5: Up by $5 (11%) to $50, 8GB variants up 12% to $95.
- Raspberry Pi 500: Now $100, up from $90.
- Development Kit for Compute Module 5: Increased by $5 to $135.
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Memory Market Insight: CEO Eben Upton noted that memory prices have surged by 120% in the last year. This ripple effect is shaping production dynamics across the industry.
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Future Outlook: Upton expressed hope for reversing these increases as memory prices stabilize.
Despite the pricing shifts, the demand for Raspberry Pi products remains robust.
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