Global RAM shortage prompts Microsoft to hike Surface prices
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Global RAM shortage prompts Microsoft to hike Surface prices
"The flagship models of the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro now cost $1,499 - $500 more than they did at launch in 2024."
"The main reason for the price hikes is tied to the global shortage of RAM, which has made it more expensive to manufacture computers."
"Microsoft chose to raise prices on its older models when there are strong indications new models will be released within a few months."
"The move makes Microsoft's computers now more expensive than Apple's equivalents."
Microsoft has increased the prices of its Surface series computers, with flagship models now costing $1,499, which is $500 more than their launch price in 2024. The price hikes are attributed to a global shortage of RAM, leading to higher manufacturing costs. Interestingly, Microsoft has opted to raise prices on older models despite indications that new models will be released soon, resulting in Microsoft's computers being more expensive than Apple's equivalents.
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