FRAMEWORK'S PRO LAPTOP FACES $800 RAM PRICE SPIKE
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Framework's new Laptop 13 Pro offers premium upgradability and repairability, but rising RAM costs have inflated its price by $800 since launch, offsetting its appeal as a modular alternative to traditional laptops.
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