+ - Apple iPhone 3G S $199 cost dissected
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rwade
rwade writes "PC World reports on third-party estimate of the new iPhone 3GS. After summing up estimated component prices and developing a cost estimate for assembly of $6.50, the total cost comes to $178.96. The retail price of $599 leaves a pretty hefty gap for shipping, marketing, R&D, and discounts to AT&T, none of which are included in the estimate."