> Anybody not a pure hobbyist left the RPi space long ago.
Actually, the constrained supply is because during COVID and aftermath they decided to support industrial customers to the detriment of hobbyist supply.
They're currently cranking out a million units per month and supply is returning to retail. https://rpilocator.com/ was completely bare a few weeks ago, and now there's a lot of retailers with stock (though it's still not where it should be).
Restocks have shot through the roof, and buying restrictions are being lifted here and there. I found Pi 4 and Pi Zero in stock both times I visited Micro Center this month, and when I needed one a couple weeks ago I saw it was available at PiShop.us too...
I think this month it really shifted from "trickling availability" to full deluge. Right now people like me who've wanted one but have been holding off are finally making our purchases. Once that appetite is filled, I can imagine we'll just see some places with steady stock.
Still waiting on CM4 though. Those are still backordered and out of stock most places.
Actually, the constrained supply is because during COVID and aftermath they decided to support industrial customers to the detriment of hobbyist supply.
They're currently cranking out a million units per month and supply is returning to retail. https://rpilocator.com/ was completely bare a few weeks ago, and now there's a lot of retailers with stock (though it's still not where it should be).