Comments on: Virtual teardown puts Apple's iPhone 3G margin at 56%

By: Steve Jobs, Cupertino CA

Steve Jobs, Cupertino CA — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:23:47 +0000

i don't think it was sarcasm. I think he really is that stupid.

By: d_st, ny, ny

d_st, ny, ny — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:14:45 +0000

Apple is only selling the iPhone with AT&T, because AT&T gives higher subsities and incentives to Apple in order to be the exclusive Carrier of the iPhone. This might change in the future when other carriers will pay Apple just as much as AT&T.

By: Any Mouse, Fairport, NY

Any Mouse, Fairport, NY — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:58:52 +0000

I believe Aaron's statement is what they call "SARCASM"!!

By: Jim, Richmond VA

Jim, Richmond VA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:58:01 +0000

Windfall Taxes? Stupidest thing I've ever read, sorry!

You wouldn't even be considered an intelligent communist with a statement like that….

By: Jeremy, Austin, Texas

Jeremy, Austin, Texas — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:19:53 +0000

Windfall profit taxes are the most absurd thing I have ever heard of, ESPECIALLY in this situation. Why should a company that makes products and innovates as well as Apple be essentially penalized for creating a stellar product that everyone would love to get their hands on?! The nature of capitalism is the incentive to innovate and create good products to achieve success like this, and now you want to penalize them?! Do you not want companies to have the incentive to continue producing amazing products like this? You really need to step back and reconsider that statement. Let the people who make the product keep the profits. Who are you to call on taxing away the profits from them so that you can benefit instead of those who worked so hard to create it?

By: Bradley Alexander Charlotte NC

Bradley Alexander Charlotte NC — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:48:08 +0000

only 56%?

Jewelry and furniture bring about a 300% markup in price to the consumer.

I'd say it is a down right bargain to make AT&T pay the majority of the cost on the back end and save the consumer up front money. Nice way to not let us "see" what it is costing us unless you look long-term which most people don't do financially very well. I still think Apply has one heck of a good product here, even revolutionary which has put pressure on others to step up their product development.

By: Aaron Houston,TX

Aaron Houston,TX — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:32:10 +0000

56% profit!?!

Someone needs to hit "Big Apple" with a windfall profits tax. How greedy can they be? I think a profit margin around 7% is a reasonable amount.

By: Chuck, San Diego CA.

Chuck, San Diego CA. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:45:57 +0000

Is the "Display" and "Improved Touch Screen" distinct and separate parts? I had assumed that they are the same device. Perhaps one is sandwiched over the other?