Based on previous experience I would be very surprised if the Base Manufacturing Cost exceeds $100. No moving parts, entire manufacturing process can be done by a robot. The cost of the OS will add some to the BMC. Other cost such as marketing, support, shipping, etc. will add to that number but are somewhat controllable.
The worth is what a user is willing to pay. The target ROI (return on investment) would be set at 4 to 5 times the BMC. There you have $500.
Based on previous experience I would be very surprised if the Base Manufacturing Cost exceeds $100. No moving parts, entire manufacturing process can be done by a robot. The cost of the OS will add some to the BMC. Other cost such as marketing, support, shipping, etc. will add to that number but are somewhat controllable.
The worth is what a user is willing to pay. The target ROI (return on investment) would be set at 4 to 5 times the BMC. There you have $500.
Just a guess.
No wonder Apple makes so much money on their iPads, their ROI must be atleast 25 -50 times their BMC.
to not have to pay for internet when on the road by connecting via bb bridge?....priceless!
I still have no idea why apple tampon owners think another data plan is best
to not have to pay for internet when on the road by connecting via bb bridge?....priceless!
I still have no idea why apple iTampon owners think another data plan is best
Really depends on how RIM realizes the PB's potential. The hardware and workmanship can stand up against anything in the market today, before the flood of quad core tegra tabs which is coming. On potential (hardware) it should be easily worth it in the 350-400 range.
As it is today, realistically the sales price is what it's worth. The archos g9 80 ($270) is cheaper in every respect except the CPU chip. But if I have to be honest, I have to say that it's much more functional out of the box than the PB and just as portable. The PB is a better buy for me than the Fire solely because of the Amazon plantation. And we all know that the Fire is selling at a loss.
For the PB to be viable (ie selling at a profit), Rim really has to hit OS2 out of the park.
Which is sad because neither of those devices are really all that special. I work at Best Buy Mobile, and I truly believe that the BlackBerry Playbook is the overall best tablet on the market. The Playbook just lacks support (on all fronts).
