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20 Aug 2026, 6:30 PM	Tom's Hardware	4.5	Pine64 halts all Linux hardware manufacturing through at least mid-2027 due to shortages — memory crunch forces open-source maker to freeze SBCs, tablets, and phones Pine64 has halted all Linux hardware manufacturing — including SBCs, tablets, and phones — through at least mid-2027 due to memory component shortages. The freeze affects the entire open-source maker hardware lineup with no indicated workaround or alternative supplier. Why: If you rely on Pine64 SBCs or devices for prototypes, edge deployments, or homelab infrastructure, you need to source alternatives now — existing stock will deplete and no new units will appear for roughly a year. Consider pivoting to Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, or x86 mini PCs for projects that were targeting Pine64 form factors. hardware single-board-computers supply-chain open-source

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20 Aug 2026, 6:30 PM

Tom's Hardware

4.5

Pine64 halts all Linux hardware manufacturing through at least mid-2027 due to shortages — memory crunch forces open-source maker to freeze SBCs, tablets, and phones

Pine64 has halted all Linux hardware manufacturing — including SBCs, tablets, and phones — through at least mid-2027 due to memory component shortages. The freeze affects the entire open-source maker hardware lineup with no indicated workaround or alternative supplier.

Why: If you rely on Pine64 SBCs or devices for prototypes, edge deployments, or homelab infrastructure, you need to source alternatives now — existing stock will deplete and no new units will appear for roughly a year. Consider pivoting to Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, or x86 mini PCs for projects that were targeting Pine64 form factors.