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Amazon Devices Are The Latest Casualties Of The Memory Shortage Price Hikes
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- Amazon has raised prices across its Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and eero product lines, with increases reaching up to 60% or $100 more in some cases, due to ongoing chip shortages.
- The Echo Dot saw the highest percentage price jump from $50 to $80, while other Echo models like the Echo Show 21 increased from $400 to $500.
- Fire TV devices and Kindles also experienced price hikes, with the Fire TV Stick HD rising from $35 to $40 and the latest 16GB Kindle model going from $110 to $150.
- Amazon's mesh Wi-Fi products, including the eero 7 and eero Pro 7 3-pack, saw price increases of $50 and $100 respectively, while Ring products remained unaffected.
- An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the price changes were due to significant increases in memory and storage component costs, emphasizing the company's commitment to maintaining accessible prices and offering promotions.
