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> I'm not sure why they absolutely need to sell only a 128 GB version. I'm just guessing here but it might be more expensive to make smaller batches with diffe
by hamax 13y ago
> I'm not sure why they absolutely need to sell only a 128 GB version.
I'm just guessing here but it might be more expensive to make smaller batches with different models the to just make one.
- kryptiskt 13y agoThey can give them the same model with only a 32 GB partition on the flash. And then charge $200 for an upgrade to 128 GB. It's a proven business model. :-)
- alanctgardner2 13y agoUnfortunately it sounds like the $600 price point only covers their BOM right now. If they put in extra engineering to disable some hardware, that's a net loss for them per unit (but they'll make it up in volume!). All the people who would upgrade have already splashed out for the 128GB model.