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Prices hiked on most Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 variants - theregister.com

$150. That's how much Raspberry Pi prices just jumped as AI demand crushes supply chains.

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The AI boom is creating unexpected ripple effects across hardware supply chains, forcing even budget computing platforms like Raspberry Pi to dramatically increase prices. This signals broader infrastructure cost pressures that could impact AI deployment strategies for startups and enterprises alike.

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  1. New 3GB Raspberry Pi 4 priced at $83.75

  2. Price increases up to $150

  3. Raspberry Pi 6 confirmed in development

  4. Price hikes attributed to AI bubble demand

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Publisher excerpt: Prices hiked on most Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 variants theregister.com A new 3GB Raspberry Pi 4 for $83.75, and more memory-driven price increases Raspberry Pi These Raspberry Pi price hikes are no joke The Verge Raspberry Pi 4 3GB Launches, Raspberry Pi Prices Go Up Again Due To RAM Phoronix Raspberry…
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