Memory Price Surge Threatens Hobbyist Computing Market

DRAM shortages have driven Raspberry Pi and other SBC prices beyond most hobbyists' reach, with flagship models now exceeding $300. This pricing crisis is forcing makers back toward older hardware and microcontrollers, potentially ending the era of affordable single-board computing that has fueled innovation in embedded systems. The shift threatens smaller vendors' survival while only well-established companies like Raspberry Pi may endure the downturn.