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A 2GB Raspberry Pi 4 now costs 50% more than it did at launch
www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/10/raspberry-pi-2gb-costs-how-much-now
Replying to @Crumpled6273@lemmy.ca
It costs 50% more than it did at launch… if you can get one at MSRP, which you can’t, because they are immediately hoarded by scalpers and resold at exorbitant prices the moment an authorized reseller gets any stock.
Meanwhile their business customers can buy direct in bulk at a discount.
Raspberry Pi hasn’t been for consumers since before COVID.
Replying to @mycodesucks@lemmy.world
Yeah, I haven’t been able to find a Pi Zero W anyfuckingwhere and it’s really annoying because I have a dedicated task I want to set one up for but I don’t want to use my Pi4 for it because I have other plans for that.
I’d also like to get a Pi5 for the PCIe connectivity but fuck they’re expensive these days…
Replying to @wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz
Check out the orange Pi, it’s cheaper and they have pretty unique models for different purposes
Replying to @mycodesucks@lemmy.world
I’ve bought two Pis post 2020 at MSRP, before the recent increase! They’re definitely not the way to go now though. I am happy I have a few for projects!