>It is normal to sell at 3x the cost of parts. No, it isn't "normal" AFAICT[1], and anyway the estimated $443 are for parts + labour. [1] if it was, and if t

>It is normal to sell at 3x the cost of parts. No, it isn't "normal" AFAICT[1], and anyway the estimated $443 are for parts + labour. [1] if it was, and if the market was ready for that, there would be much more companies with the net results of Apple, whether it is good components, R&D (and the implied added value), brand or whatever else, the good Apple guys are very good at selling at higher prices than the competition.