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New Cheaper Pi 4 Model Launched Amid Price Hikes
3 Apr
Summary
- Raspberry Pi faces increased prices due to AI-driven RAM shortage.
- A new 3GB Raspberry Pi 4 model is now available at $83.75.
- CEO Eben Upton assures price increases are temporary.
Prices for Raspberry Pi microcomputers have seen notable increases, attributed to an ongoing AI-driven RAM shortage affecting memory and storage costs. This situation has impacted several Raspberry Pi models, including various configurations of the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, as well as the Raspberry Pi 500 and Compute Module variants.
To offer a more accessible option amidst these rising costs, a new 3GB Raspberry Pi 4 model has been introduced, priced at $83.75. This comes as the 4GB Raspberry Pi 4 model is now $110 and the 8GB model is $165. Raspberry Pi Ltd. CEO Eben Upton has reassured consumers that these price adjustments are temporary and will be reversed once market conditions stabilize.
