The Pré smartphone could cost just $30 (£20/€23) more to buy that it actually costs Palm to make, according to a report by market analyst iSuppli.
iSuppli forecasts that the phone will sell for roughly $200 (£135/€150) when it eventually comes to market. That’s despite a cost analysis calculating that that each unit will cost …
If they do the same sort of deal as apple did with AT&T and O2 then they'll have to set a minimum price to retail unlocked units, so expect to pay around £400-£450 for one without contract.
when sites report this data and don't mention that it excludes R&D, advertising, etc etc etc, because most people are so dumb they don't realise that's a factor.
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Palm's Pré: the $170 phone
The Pré smartphone could cost just $30 (£20/€23) more to buy that it actually costs Palm to make, according to a report by market analyst iSuppli. iSuppli forecasts that the phone will sell for roughly $200 (£135/€150) when it eventually comes to market. That’s despite a cost analysis calculating that that each unit will cost …
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Posted Thursday 30th April 2009 21:32 GMT
Danny Thompson
Thats always supposing ... #
... that Palm survive long enough to actually bring the Pre to market!
Posted Thursday 30th April 2009 21:32 GMT
Teoh Han Hui
Wow #
I'll be sure to buy one if it's going to be around that price without a contract.
Posted Friday 1st May 2009 09:44 GMT
Danger Mouse
@Teoh #
If they do the same sort of deal as apple did with AT&T and O2 then they'll have to set a minimum price to retail unlocked units, so expect to pay around £400-£450 for one without contract.
Posted Friday 1st May 2009 15:34 GMT
Anonymous Coward
I HATE IT #
when sites report this data and don't mention that it excludes R&D, advertising, etc etc etc, because most people are so dumb they don't realise that's a factor.
This topic is closed for new posts.