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Ayaneo Plans Final Run of Pocket FIT 8 Elite and Halts Next 2 Preorders as Part Costs Spike

Soaring component costs tied to AI server demand are squeezing small-run devices.

Overview

  • Ayaneo said the Android Konkr Pocket FIT 8 Elite will get one more restock that is likely its last, with sales limited to remaining stock.
  • The company confirmed the 8 Elite units have begun shipping after earlier delays to backers and early buyers.
  • Ayaneo suspended new preorders for the Windows-based Next 2 after suppliers quoted storage prices several times higher than before the Chinese New Year.
  • The firm will still build and deliver Next 2 units for existing customers who already placed preorders.
  • Signals of a wider squeeze include Valve’s Steam Deck running low on stock and price hikes from Intel and AMD on mainstream CPUs.