GoKawiilAmazon hikes prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV and eero devices amid memory shortage
Amazon has raised prices across its hardware lineup, citing the ongoing memory chip crunch. The Echo Dot jumped 60% to $79.99, while Kindle e-readers, Fire TV streaming devices, and eero mesh routers all saw increases ranging from roughly 13% to nearly 43%. Notably, Amazon's Ring security products were left untouched by the price adjustments.
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A global shortage of memory chips is forcing hardware makers across the industry to pass costs onto consumers, and Amazon's move signals that even a company with massive supply-chain leverage can't fully absorb the squeeze. These increases could dampen demand for budget-friendly smart home devices that helped Amazon build its ecosystem, and may push shoppers toward cheaper third-party alternatives.
- Echo Dot price surged 60%, the steepest increase among Amazon's product lines
- Kindle, Fire TV, and eero devices all saw price hikes tied to memory chip shortages
- Ring products were notably excluded from the recent price increases
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