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Framework nearly doubles RAM prices for Laptop 13 Pro, citing supplier costs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Tom's Hardware ·

Framework has sharply increased prices for 32GB and 64GB LPCAMM2 memory upgrades on its Laptop 13 Pro, citing supplier cost hikes. CEO Nirav Patel said absorbing the increases would put the company's financial stability at risk. The change affects some existing pre-orders, with customers reportedly notified of the adjustment.

Meridian48 take
The price hike tests customer goodwill, but Framework's transparency about supplier pressures may be a necessary move for long-term viability in a niche market.
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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' →
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