It's always interesting to see how different analysts come up with numbers. Take for instance the raw cost of materials for the new iPhone 3G. Portelligent released their estimates not long ago which suggested that Apple's cost was only roughly $100. Well iSuppli has taken a look and come up with a drastically different figure.
According to the recent findings from iSuppli, they believe Apple will be paying roughly $173 for materials and manufacturing of the 8GB iPhone 3G. While they are estimating $73 higher than Portelligent, that's still considerably less than the original iPhone, which was around $226.
You can bet that Apple is hoping you spring for the 16GB model (I know I am) as it is estimated that the additional memory will only cost them $23 more than the 8GB model. Of course, we'll be paying an extra $100, so that's a nice $77 in Apple's pocket.
[via AppleInsider]
I’m surprised there is all commotion about how much it costs apple to make an iphone. Of course no one mentions development costs, or advertisement, or the cost of the shroud of secrecy that precedes the final product. Maybe it’s sinful for apple to make money! I would like to hear about how much it costs Microsoft to burn a copy of XP or the cost a copy of (hasta la) Vista. Even better yet a Chinese reverse engineered iphone knock-off.
I’m surprised there is all this commotion about how much it costs apple to make an iphone. Of course no one mentions development costs, or advertisement, or the cost of the shroud of secrecy that precedes the final product. Maybe it’s sinful for apple to make money! I would like to hear about how much it costs Microsoft to burn a copy of XP or the cost of a copy of (hasta la) Vista. Even better yet a Chinese reverse engineered iphone knock-off.
I was wondering if the new I PHONE will come unlocked cause i want it unlocked and how much is it going to cost