$259.60: Cost of Components to an iPad 16GB
How much do the materials inside an iPad cost? Around 52 percent the retail cost.
The iPad in its Wi-Fi-only form for between $499 for the low-end 16GB to $699 for the 64GB model – but how much does it cost in parts? Now that component analysis firm has its hands on a shipping model, it estimates that the base model that costs $499 in stores is made of around $259.60 in parts, according to BusinessWeek.
For the 32 GB version that sells for $599, iSuppli says it contains $289.10 in materials. The 64GB version at $699 cost $348.10 in parts.
The biggest part to the iPad is its 9.7-inch IPS LCD display, which costs around $95. The A4 custom-packaged CPU/GPU/RAM chip costs an estimated $26.80.
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But it's still a larger version of the Iphone. I have yet to see the difference between the two.
But it's still a larger version of the Iphone. I have yet to see the difference between the two.
can you call someone with it?
but yeah, its not worth it
Overgrown iPhone with reduced function (without calling function) is not worth that much!
It should have only about the same price as those $250-$300 netbooks.
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffck apple...well maybe not, atleast i have something to make fun of people for.
Those that feel cheated should perhaps buy the components and do a self-assembly at home!
Hell, that a good Idea, I seem to remember doing something like this in my youth.
100% markup is standard and perfect business sense - everybody puts 100% markup on their goods.
Just because that's the price of components doesn't mean that's the full cost to Apple either. Software development costs, support costs, costs to cover the warranty period - none of that is actually free. Plus they are business trying to make money at the end of the day. I think the pricing makes sense.
If we could see a comparison with the slate or other tablet it would be interesting.
I'm actually suprised that the cost of the components is half the retail. It seems quite high; I would expect about 30%.
You all seem to be forgetting that unlike other consumer devices anytime you purchase software for the device or use iTunes Apple is taking a hefty cut. Consoles use a similar model and will actually LOSE money on each sale to tie you into their walled garden.
So please don't compare this device to someone selling you a computer.
This is a company selling you a console, that hopes to reap benefits throughout your entire life.
They take cuts from your books, magazines, music, software, television and film viewing.
Of course Flash is an outdated technology that doesn't run very well, quicktime and fairplay (oh the irony) DRM is amazing!!
maybe they should sell it at a loss and make ppl pay 10$ on an app and get their money from that. Like m$ and $ony does with the consoles
maybe they should sell it at a loss and make ppl pay 10$ on an app and get their money from that. Like m$ and $ony does with the consoles
That's the point, they take around 30% of EVRYTHING you purchase for the device...
That's just ridiculous, talk about overcharging... Now they're like EA with Madden NFL :S