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

[Bwilky]

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

 

[nick9191]

Around $800 factoring in 30% profit margin.

 

[cube]

Wait to see what iSuppli says about the BOM.

 

[iKennett]

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

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]

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]

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

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

 

[dukebound85]

Wait to see what iSuppli says about the BOM.

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

 

[rdowns]

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.