The REAL cost of Apple's iPhone 4S

[sianrose]

The REAL cost of Apple's iPhone 4S (and if you've just saved £499 (793.41 US$s) for a new model, you should look away now) It might have underwhelmed the devotees, but sales of Apple’s iPhone 4S topped four million in just three days following last month’s launch, and it’s still the must-have smartphone this winter. Of course, those sleek looks don’t come cheap. Or do they..? Out of contract, the iPhone 4S will cost you £499(793.41 US$s) , but we can reveal that the nuts, bolts and high-end circuitry inside cost far less – see below for the total. Expert analysts from technology firm iSuppli have prised open the pristine casing and totted up the cost of each component. Some are reassuringly expensive – the touchscreen and display unit cost £23 – but others are less confidence-inspiring. Next time you’re cursing the battery life, remember it’s only worth £3.68.

[Spydar]

Thats why I never bought one and never will, thanks for this post

[BlaqueCalalilly]

kinda figured that.... he ( Jobs ) had a lot of overpriced stuff

plus he was rude to many people

[stevenjbuk]

Yeah! but the same is true for the Samsung Galaxy SII and the new Nokia Window Phone (Lumia?!?!)...and many other smart phones that are on the market. I love my iPhone...Oh yes...I even take it to bed with me...Hehehe!