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Originally Posted by NIKKG

iphone does not cost 170 to manufacture, I would say its no more than 40-50 bucks tops. In fact, no phone cost more than 50 bucks, that includes EVO and anything else.

The most likely price breakdown for each phone:
lcd: $5
chip: 5
memory: 2
motherboard: 1
housing: 2
labor: .50
shipping:1
licensing and R & D: 30

These phones and computers don't cost nothing to make when you have slave labor. The real price comes from the actual sand, silicon, metal, and plastic which is no more than a few cents. The biggest chunk is licensing and research and the machinery.

If you don't believe me, check out some laptop prices. I've seen some laptops go on sale at retail for 300 or less. Think about it, the retailer makes their markup, the manufacturer makes their profit, and all the component suppliers make theirs including the shipping companies.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/...o-manufacture/

I meant to Apple....but Apple does not make their own components...