Framework Cuts SSD Prices, Warns of CPU Hike
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- Framework secured cheaper PCIe Gen 5 SSDs from Adata, upgrading 500GB preorder configurations to 1TB at a lower price.
- Framework opened orders for new 1TB and 2TB SSD configurations on the Laptop 13 Pro, though they were not yet visible in the DIY configurator at publication.
- Framework warned that CPU pricing is increasing and expects to raise overall Laptop 13 Pro system prices in the coming weeks for new orders.
- The Framework Laptop 13 Pro shipments were already pushed from June to July due to issues with the haptic touchpad and its custom display.
- The pricing moves come amid a broader component crisis that triggered same-day price hikes for Apple devices and Xbox consoles.
Why it matters: Framework's SSD price cut is a tactical win in a worsening component market, but its CPU warning means any storage savings get offset by rising processor costs. The same Thursday brought price increases from Apple and Xbox, confirming the component crisis is squeezing margins across the laptop and console market simultaneously.
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