Rising RAM costs drive up Raspberry Pi prices, impacting single-board computer affordability

Raspberry Pi prices are significantly increasing due to soaring RAM costs, impacting the affordability of single-board computers. The 16GB Raspberry Pi now costs $299, up from $120, with other models also seeing substantial price hikes. This trend is attributed to a seven-fold increase in LPDDR4 RAM costs over the past year. These price surges threaten the viability of single-board computing for hobbyists, educators, and smaller vendors, potentially hindering access to low-cost computing platforms.