That is not really true. The iPhone was launched at a lower price (and basically killed) than what passed for smart phones of the time. Likewise, the iPad was p

That is not really true. The iPhone was launched at a lower price (and basically killed) than what passed for smart phones of the time. Likewise, the iPad was priced very aggressively. Sure, you can buy cheaper smartphones now. But the iPhone is still priced in line with the similarly featured flagship phones from competitors.