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The well-known modular laptop manufacturer Framework has recently announced yet another price increase for its products. Notably, this marks the second price hike within the past month, and the company has indicated that further increases are likely by January next year as it continues to grapple with rising costs.
The reason behind the decision is straightforward: soaring memory prices. Framework explains that without adjusting its pricing, margins would be almost entirely eroded by the escalating cost of RAM. According to the company, memory modules of 32 GB or less now cost roughly $10 per gigabyte, while 48 GB modules climb to around $13 per gigabyte.
This has led to a situation many users may find surprising. Framework is now actively encouraging customers to supply their own memory—purchasing laptops without preinstalled RAM and installing modules bought elsewhere or salvaged from other systems. In its announcement, the company stated:
“…if you are able to find a deal on lower priced modules, we encourage you to bring your own memory when purchasing a Framework Laptop DIY Edition. To make that even clearer, we’re updating our configurators soon to add a link to PCPartPicker directly in the Memory section, letting you quickly check if you can find modules at lower prices anywhere else.”
Interestingly, Framework could not resist a subtle jab at Apple. It noted that even amid the current memory crunch, it still offers comparatively reasonable RAM pricing—unlike Apple, whose memory upgrade costs reportedly run at about $25 per gigabyte.
As for future pricing, Framework says it remains difficult to predict. The company emphasizes its commitment to transparency and even promises that if memory prices decline, laptop prices will follow suit. For now, it insists, current pricing reflects market forces rather than corporate greed.
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