iSuppli initially (before its release) estimated that the Apple iPad components cost for a 16GB Wi-Fi unit would be at around $219. Now it has bumped it up to an estimation cost of $260.00. Currently, Apple sells the iPad 16 GB Wi-Fi unit for $499.It seems that the biggest factor in the slight price bump up is the cost for the iPad's touchscreen, which is estimated now to go for $95.00.
I don't personally see a problem with Apples component cost vs the retail price. There is a lot of research and development, plus marketing and other costs that go into product development. Apple is trying to make some money and also recoup their expenses. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, I remember that even before the January 27, 2010 debut of the iPad, many people were actually estimating that the low end of the cost for this device was going to be $1,000.00 and were pleased when they heard $499.00.
I think Apple could have changed $1,000 and people still would have bought it. The price that Apple currently sells the iPad for is very reasonable, especially when you look into what you are getting for the price. The Apple iPad is the beginning of a new world of portable computing. There are more and more competitors coming on to the market. But, they pale in comparison to what they have to offer and cost.
All one has to do is look at the apps and other things that are now coming out for the iPad they are pretty impressive and very reasonable cost wise too. If you were to talk a walk into any Best Buy store or go to many vendors websites, you would be hard pressed to find some of the awesome apps for 9.99 or even lower price range. The developers that are now coming on board for the iPad are creating some new, amazing and very creative apps that will give us some new amazing tools to mold with our creative minds and ideas.
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