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Comments on news posted 2007-01-18 17:38:12: Based on a preliminary functional Bill of Materials (BoM) estimate, the 4GB iPhone will cost $245.83, yielding Apple a 49.3% profit margin on each unit sold at the $499 retail price, says Apple Insider. The 8GB model will carry a $280. ..

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CPM

join:2001-08-24
Miami, FL

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Steve Jobs Next trick

This is steve jobs next mac event.

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZA2A2zoz-A
permalink · 2007-01-18 23:35:09 · Print · Reply to this

OrgeonTrail2

@rogers.com

What was it that Shakespeare said about lawyers?

This is where the fanyboy tax is going:»www.theage.com.au/news/mobiles--···280.html
iPhone skins irk Apple
permalink · 2007-01-18 23:46:41 · Reply to this
Nickker229

join:2003-08-16
Portland, OR

how about development cost?

I wonder if the BoM includes money it the development process takes (research, prototypes, etc) before being released to manufacture ( for the "iPhone" or any item in general) I would think that would cost alot of money too.
permalink · 2007-01-19 00:10:28 · Reply to this

tokevino
Rain

join:2001-12-03
AZ

Re: how about development cost?

Let's see, Oh! Fanboy-tax for Vista Ultimate because DVD disc + package costs material costs $20 (already too generous)...... and "Yes, obviously this does not include the cost of development, marketing, gnome labor, Steve Jobs's salary, tectonic plate recalibration, and/or the expensive and time consuming process of "integrating cool"..

Nice job of bring us the news-worthy news!
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permalink · 2007-01-19 02:04:19 · Reply to this

JoeOnSunset
Doublethink Is Doubleplus Ungood.
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join:2002-11-25
Ormond Beach, FL

Retail Price?

$599 retail? That's the contract-discounted retail price, right? I wonder how much it'll cost to buy without a 2-year contract. I can't imagine...
permalink · 2007-01-19 02:22:19 · Reply to this
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