The iSuppli component breakdown for the iPad is here. As with any of these costs estimates, things that are not factored in the cost includes: Research and development, putting the parts together, marketing the product, packaging, etc. So the actual cost for each iPad Apple makes could be more or less than the ‘estimated cost’ below.
Here’s the estimated cost in just parts for each WiFi models of the iPad:
- $259.60 — 16GB model
- $289.10 — 32GB model
- $348.10 — 64GB model
Highlights in the parts:
- $95 — Capacitive Touchscreen Display
- $29.50 — 16GB Flash drive, $59 32GB, $118 64GB
- $26.80 — Processor designed by Apple manufactured by Samsung
- $10.50 — Aluminum Backing
According to Steve Chuang from Cens, the imminent launch of the Apple iPad is set to be around February of 2010 and priced at $799-$999, which sounds just about right from the other rumors so far. Steve also got the scoop on a couple of Taiwanese suppliers that will be responsible for supplying parts for the Apple iPad.
First off, DynaPack International Technology Corp. will be supplying up to 300,000 of these supposedly long lasting batteries for the Apple iPad per month. Where as Wanshih Electronic Co., Ltd. will be supplying the mini coaxial cables for the iPad. And lastly, both Layers Scientific-Technics Co., Ltd. and Wintek Corp. will be supplying the Power Chokes and the lovely 9.7 incher Touch Panel.
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