# 'Is this becoming a new trend?': hardware seller's RAM tax 'feels like a sneaky way to hike prices right at checkout' — although not everyone agrees

> Ubiquiti has added a 'memory surcharge' to its products at checkout This varies, and can be up to 5. 8% of the cost of any product Some folks aren't happy with the price hikes, but others appreciate the company trying…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/is-this-becoming-a-new-trend-hardware-sellers-ram-tax-feels-like-a-sneaky-way-to-hike-prices-right-at-checkout-although-not-everyone-agrees?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f1faecf0bf6aceae375350)
- **Published:** 2026-04-29
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #checkout #added #agrees #although #becoming #feels #hardware #hike
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