So... How much do you think the new mb costs Apple to make?

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Bwilky

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Nov 2, 2008

• #1

So... How much do you think the new Macbook Aluminum costs Apple to make?

 

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nick9191

macrumors 68040

• Nov 2, 2008

• #2

Around $800 factoring in 30% profit margin.

 

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cube

Suspended

• Nov 2, 2008

• #3

Wait to see what iSuppli says about the BOM.

 

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iKennett

macrumors 6502

• Nov 2, 2008

• #4

Bwilky said:

So... How much do you think the new Macbook Aluminum costs Apple to make?

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Didn't apple mention on a call to shareholders that a new design and manufacturing process will mean Apple wouldn't enjoy such a high profit margin, at-least to start with?

I'm guessing it's reasonably low compared to past products, however will increase as time moves on!

 

MacsBestFriend

macrumors 6502a

• Nov 2, 2008

• #5

Well, 30% sounds low considering that an iPod Nano costs 20-40 bucks to make. I think Apple makes 50% on these, so $650 for a 2.0Ghz

Welcome to corporate america!😛

 

Tallest Skil

macrumors P6

• Nov 2, 2008

• #6

MacsBestFriend said:

Well, 30% sounds low considering that an iPod Nano costs 20-40 bucks to make.

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Right... How much were 16GB flash chips going for, again?

 

dukebound85

macrumors Core

• Nov 2, 2008

• #7

cube said:

Wait to see what iSuppli says about the BOM.

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because the BOM is the only factor..... I mean who cares about the engineering, machining, testing, etc🙄

 

rdowns

macrumors Penryn

• Nov 2, 2008

• #8

The cost to make it is only one factor in its retail price. There's research, engineering, shipping, marketing and a host of other costs involved.