RAM Shortage Pushes Surface Prices Higher, Stifling Budget Windows Dreams
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A RAM shortage driven by AI datacenters has forced Microsoft to hike prices across its Surface PC lineup by roughly $100–$500, making its devices significantly less affordable and harder to compete with Apple’s MacBook Neo. Surface Pro 12" rose to $1,050, the 2024 Surface Pro 13" now starts at $1,500, and various Surface Laptop models have seen similar jumps, with 16GB RAM becoming the practical ceiling. Windows Central first noticed the shifts, and Microsoft cited memory costs as the cause, signaling tougher pricing ahead for Windows-based hardware and fewer options for budget-conscious buyers.
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