

Google makes no money on the sale of Nexus 7 tablet.



Source: AllThingsD

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RE: Really?
By amanojaku on 6/28/2012 11:20:19 AM , Rating: 2
Why do I need to know that someone is infinitely kind to take a financial hit, so that I can buy something at a decent price? It feels like talking to a car salesman.
Because most people are buying phones and tablets fpr 2x-3x the manufacturing cost. The iPhone costs $180 to make, but it sells for $600 out of contract. Even with a contract, Apple gets at least $600, split between the consumer and carrier. The new iPad costs $300 to make, but it sells for $500. That means profit margins of 66% & 40%, respectively.
Anyway... Does anyone know what does "laminated" screen mean? (vs gorilla glass?)
The Nexus 7 tablet uses Gorilla Glass (usually just listed as Corning glass).
Now, that I hear all the whine about rock-bottom cost, I start to wonder how many corners were cut
Considering its features and the competitors' build costs, I would say none.


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