In terms of product margins, Apple is one of the highest. Product margins are the cost it takes the company to make the hardware vs. what they sell it for. It seems that Apple has taken the prize once again with the iPod Touch. The 8GB version of the touch, which costs $299, only costs Apple $155.04 to make, earning them a 92% margin. This does not account for "software, intellectual property, accessories and packaging." But here are the interesting costs:
The flash memory: 8GB $40.00
The display: $21.99
Touchscreen Assembly and Integration: $21.70.
Battery: $2.35 (A replacement one is $45)
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