Because on the internet, seems like you can get 16gb of flash memory for about $25.
Because on the internet, seems like you can get 16gb of flash memory for about $25.
That's how Apple and other companies make more money. They have an entry level model at a tempting price then another model with more memory or horsepower that they charge a premium for. (i.e. their profit margin is better on the higher models.)
Do you really think that leather seats and a navigation system (aka GPS) cost Ford or GM $3000? No, but enough people will pay that amount that it is worthwhile for them price it there. Ditto with memory sizes in iPads/iPods etc.
Greg
Lots of engineering behind these devices not just expense of hardware.
"On the internet" you can also get pretty cheap 9.7" LCD screens.. I have seen some very good deals on LiIon batteries on eBay. And aluminum which is used in iPad enclosure is DIRT cheap when you buy in bulk.
Sorry I lost my train of thought.. the point you were trying to make was what exactly?
My point was that I guess Steve Jobs doesn't want my money. Looks like I'll be waiting for the iPad 3.
What upsets me is that its $100 to jump from 16GB to 32GB and only $100 more to go from 32GB to 64GB.
How come the first $100 only gets you 16GB more, but the second $100 gets you 32GB more?
My point was that I guess Steve Jobs doesn't want my money. Looks like I'll be waiting for the iPad 3.
I'd say that it's because they're margins are fairly low on the 16GB model. If it weren't for the higher margins on the 32 and 64 gig models they couldn't hit that $499 point for the entry model.
What upsets me is that its $100 to jump from 16GB to 32GB and only $100 more to go from 32GB to 64GB.
How come the first $100 only gets you 16GB more, but the second $100 gets you 32GB more?