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There is no way that the processor costs ~50% of the retail price and that they would be able to lower costs by designing their own chip (the acquisition alone,

There is no way that the processor costs ~50% of the retail price and that they would be able to lower costs by designing their own chip (the acquisition alone, plus chip design and manufacture could easily run into the billions of dollars).

DiabloD3 12y ago
It doesn't, the glass and battery is the majority of the cost. But Amazon is thinking long term here, so who knows what their next purchase will be.
- gonzo 12y ago
  Jeff wants to be Steve.