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> Qualcomm is basically raising prices behind the scenes > it still a shame that of all the things they decided to cut to make it cheaper / hit the $600 price
by wyldfire 2y ago
> Qualcomm is basically raising prices behind the scenes
> it still a shame that of all the things they decided to cut to make it cheaper / hit the $600 pricepoint (instead of the $800+ flagship tier) is... the radio.
If it's truly a shame that they went to a lower-performing competitor then maybe Qualcomm thinks that their modem is worth more than they were charging because they provide a superior product.
- dangus 2y agoBingo. They do. Apple bought Intel's modem unit but they still use Qualcomm modems. https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23883565/apple-5g-modem-failure-inside-story https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23883565/apple-5g-modem-f...
- callalex 2y agoTrue but it’s unclear how much the performance difference is from Qualcomm delivering value vs. Qualcomm destroying competitors’ value through blatant patent trolling.
- dragontamer 2y agoI admit that it seems to be an abuse of the patent system in some regards. But its not patent trolling. Qualcomm is making a real product and truly selling it. Anyone who wants that product is allowed to buy from Qualcomm or even license it for their own use. A "Patent Troll" is someone who has no intention of even making the product, sitting on the patents suing everyone. Its far worse than what Qualcomm is doing here. In effect, a "Patent Troll" kills the technology. The "troll" has no ability (or intention) to actually make the tech, yet still prevents everyone else from making the tech.
- Dylan16807 2y agoHaving a better product and charging more for it very quickly becomes overcharging in a market that has such limited competition. Their premium was very very likely already plenty.