An iSuppli teardown reveals that “Apple is trying to widen its profit margins on iPods with CHEAPER COMPONENTS.” The analyst firm estimates that the $150 4GB nano costs Apple less than $60 to make; the $200 8GB model under $83. Some of the savings come from forcing competition among suppliers, including the addition of Intel and Micron who now supply memory. (props to MACNN)
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