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According to the estimations of analytical agency iSuppli, the cheapest version iPad production cost $229.35 - this only 46% of the realization price. We should consider. However, that iSuppli calculations do not consider the expenditures Of apple for software and license deductions.
The sensory display, produced on IPS technology by LG or Innolux companies, cost $80. This is the most expensive part of this plane computer from apple. Battery cost approximately $17.5, processor $17, memory - $11.9, wireless connection module with bluetooth and WiFi support $8.05. Wireless 3G- modem cost about $24.5, $2.6 GPS sensor. In any event, the iPad model with the possibility of work in 3G networks cost $130 more expensive, so apple expenditures for the two last component are repeatedly covered. The cost of solid-state memory depends on volume: $29.5 for 16 Gb, $59 for 32 Gb and $118 for 64 Gb.
The iPad version with 32 Gb solid-state memory costs $100 more than the version with 16 Gb memory, and in the production the first is more expensive by only $29.5. The iPad version most advantageous for Apple has 32 Gb memory and 3G- modem: its retail price is equal to $729, and prime cost - $287.15. In the price structure 39% are for the prime cost, and 61% profit. , in addition, we will not forget, that we deal with the prime cost of hardware, productions other expenditures in the calculations are not considered. Associate assumes that the second generation iPad will include the desired Web- camera. Related Products :
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