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It doesn't cost $188 to make; it costs $188 for a buckets of parts :) the 32GB iPhone 3GS used to retail in Australia for around US$850 ex tax. Assuming Apple'
by cubicle67 16y ago
It doesn't cost $188 to make; it costs $188 for a buckets of parts :)
the 32GB iPhone 3GS used to retail in Australia for around US$850 ex tax. Assuming Apple's usual margin of 20-30% (let's say 30), and allowing another $50/unit for support/warranty issues, that puts the cost at something like $560 each.
- jonknee 16y agoThe iPhone has a much higher profit margin. Considering they what they sell the iPod Touch for and how similar it is in parts, you can do the math yourself. (The Touch hasn't been updated in a while, so we'll need to see a Touch HD for a good comparison now.) They even give the Touch away if you buy a Mac for college. Another thing, Apple charges more overseas. The 3GS retailed for a no-commit price in the states for $599/$699 depending on storage.