Ram Shortage is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 6 linked articles.
Leak suggests Pixel 11 base RAM drops to 8GB (from 12GB), Pro lines to 12GB (down from 16GB), with 16GB SKUs possibly priced higher amid a RAM shortage.
Samsung faces potential RAM supply risk as a 40,000-strong union protests wage gains, with an 18-day strike planned that could disrupt chip production at the Pyeongtaek facility, compounding RAM shortages driven by AI datacenter demand.
RAM shortages could persist into the late 2020s with demand outpacing supply; only about 60% of demand may be met by end-2027 and new capacity won’t be online until 2027–2028.
Microsoft raised Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 prices by $500 to $1,499 due to a global RAM shortage, after phasing out $999 configurations in favor of $1,199 options.
Raspberry Pi raises prices across its lineup due to RAM shortages, including a $100 increase for the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 (roughly $220 from $120), with other models up by $11.25–$150; CEO Eben Upton says the hikes are temporary and will reverse when costs normalize.
MacBook Pro prices rise up to $400 due to RAM shortages driven by AI demand.
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