How Apple Could Really Change the World: Kill Office

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HappySqurriel said:

BuckStud said:

MoHasanie said:

I'm getting tired of Apple!! Seriously, people make Apple seem much more important and bigger than they actually are. The only reason they make such gigantic profits is because the cost of producing their products is less than a eigth of what they are sold for!! And for some reason, all their fanboys just have to buy the latest iphone or ipad every year. 

Funny, that's how I feel about Google and Android. 

I have several Apple products, but do not own an iPhone as I think that anyone who spends $100+ a month for a cell phone plan is nuts!  That goes for all the Android $100+ a month plans too. 

Now, if you truly believe that Apple hardware is manufactured at 1/8th the selling price, you need to do your homework.  Most people who are repeat Apple customer are so because they have an unmatched build quality and a hassle free ease of use (most times).

All smart-phones have a pretty insane mark-up ...

The Google Nexus 4 is sold for $300 and still turns Google a healthy profit, is one of the most advanced smartphones on the market, and the primary feature it is lacking (4G LTE) is the result of Google's partners not wanting a $300 phone with that feature enabled.

While I could be wrong, I suspect the actual manufacturing and delivery cost of most smartphones is in the $150 to $200 range, most Android smartphones charge $400 to $500 to give a healthy profit to the manufacturer and retailer, and the $800 price tag associated with the iPhone is mostly profit for Apple.

Yeah, googles 'burnt earth' strategy with Android isn't making them any money.