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IHS: iPad Air base model costs $274 to build

article published on 5 November, 2013

According to a teardown by research firm IHS, Apple has managed to build its new iPad Air with even less cost than previous models. The base model device costs $274 to build, and Apple sells the tablet for $499. As expected, the Retina display is the most costly component, clocking in at $90. The multitouch adds another $43, for a total of $133 for the display. Overall, despite ... [ read the full article ]

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So better is cheaper or more is less, i assume with technology they have been able to shrink or use alternatives for components, just means the Profit margin is even better.
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