iPhone
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As with ALL Mac products, the next version will be significantly better than this one (not that this one is terrible or anything). They've improved on the iMac, MacBook/iBook, Pro/Powerbook, and iPod - so, why wouldn't they improve on this?
Even if the price stays the same, I wanna see what the next one will be like.
Even if the price stays the same, I wanna see what the next one will be like.
I am an eBay consultant, and today was my day off, however I came in to get some things ready to ship in the morning...
Thirteen missed calls, 9 of which left messages asking if we will purchase an iPhone for them (Two individuals wanted multiple phones)
The other calls consisted of two telemarketers, a girl from back home, and the last was an old lady rambling on about something or another, maybe she firmly believed that the answering machine was going to make a response of some sort...
Thirteen missed calls, 9 of which left messages asking if we will purchase an iPhone for them (Two individuals wanted multiple phones)
The other calls consisted of two telemarketers, a girl from back home, and the last was an old lady rambling on about something or another, maybe she firmly believed that the answering machine was going to make a response of some sort...
Apple may see 50 percent margin on each iPhone sale
By Katie Marsal
Published: 09:00 AM EST
Each iPhone sold will generate nearly a 50 percent gross margin for Apple Inc. and partner Cingular Wireless, giving the companies a hefty profit, as well as plenty of room for future price cuts, according to research firm iSuppli.
Based on a preliminary functional Bill of Materials (BoM) estimate, the firm calculates that the 4Gbyte version of the Apple iPhone will carry a $229.85 materials and manufacturing cost and a $245.83 total expense, yielding a 50.7 percent margin on each unit sold at the $499 retail price.
Meanwhile, it said the 8GByte model will sport a $264.85 materials cost and a $280.83 total expense, amounting to a 51.3 percent margin at the $599 retail price.
"While iSuppli has a high degree of confidence in its conclusions, these figures are considered preliminary until we perform an actual physical teardown and analysis of the iPhone," the firm said in a report released Thursday.
The firm added that such a strong hardware profit is par for Apple's course, with the company having achieved similar margins of 45 percent and more in products including the iMac and iPod nano. But with extensive competition in the music-phone market, it may need to cut into those margins to reduce pricing in the future.
"With a 50 percent gross margin, Apple is setting itself up for aggressive price declines going forward," said Jagdish Rebello, PhD, director and principal analyst with iSuppli.
iSuppli noted in its report that Apple is due to face a bevy of competitors in music phones, with 835 models expected to be introduced by various competitors in 2007. It estimates that 14 music-enabled mobile phones with features that compete closely with the Apple iPhone already are shipping from manufacturers including Nokia, Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and LG.
By Katie Marsal
Published: 09:00 AM EST
Each iPhone sold will generate nearly a 50 percent gross margin for Apple Inc. and partner Cingular Wireless, giving the companies a hefty profit, as well as plenty of room for future price cuts, according to research firm iSuppli.
Based on a preliminary functional Bill of Materials (BoM) estimate, the firm calculates that the 4Gbyte version of the Apple iPhone will carry a $229.85 materials and manufacturing cost and a $245.83 total expense, yielding a 50.7 percent margin on each unit sold at the $499 retail price.
Meanwhile, it said the 8GByte model will sport a $264.85 materials cost and a $280.83 total expense, amounting to a 51.3 percent margin at the $599 retail price.
"While iSuppli has a high degree of confidence in its conclusions, these figures are considered preliminary until we perform an actual physical teardown and analysis of the iPhone," the firm said in a report released Thursday.
The firm added that such a strong hardware profit is par for Apple's course, with the company having achieved similar margins of 45 percent and more in products including the iMac and iPod nano. But with extensive competition in the music-phone market, it may need to cut into those margins to reduce pricing in the future.
"With a 50 percent gross margin, Apple is setting itself up for aggressive price declines going forward," said Jagdish Rebello, PhD, director and principal analyst with iSuppli.
iSuppli noted in its report that Apple is due to face a bevy of competitors in music phones, with 835 models expected to be introduced by various competitors in 2007. It estimates that 14 music-enabled mobile phones with features that compete closely with the Apple iPhone already are shipping from manufacturers including Nokia, Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and LG.
I've had Cingular/At&t
My mom is the account holder but I drop her $$ for it. I did get a little hassled by At&t employees saying she needed to present and what not for the credit screening process. But I know this one guy who's been cool with me since I use to work at the mall and he did everything for me.
Activating the phone was easy only took a minute and I was set.
My boy on the other hand was switching over from Verizon and he barely got setup this morning. So Friday, Sat and Sun he was all bummed out
My mom is the account holder but I drop her $$ for it. I did get a little hassled by At&t employees saying she needed to present and what not for the credit screening process. But I know this one guy who's been cool with me since I use to work at the mall and he did everything for me.
Activating the phone was easy only took a minute and I was set.
My boy on the other hand was switching over from Verizon and he barely got setup this morning. So Friday, Sat and Sun he was all bummed out