Thread: Theory 1: only 30% of the cost of the N900 is "real" cost
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2009-12-09 , 19:21
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#49
Originally Posted by OrangeBox View Post
Let me explain...If we take an N900 with a hypothetical $500 price and compare the hardware internals of an identically priced laptop, it is clear that the N900 should cost about $150-200.
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Any counter arguments?
Size.

It's a lot more expensive when you need to reduce the surface space. Just compare an N900 to the price of an unsubsidized iPhone 3gs.