Video iPod estimated bill of materials, from...
Video iPod estimated bill of materials, from...
 
 http://www.nivi.com/blog/wp-content/videoipodbom.pdf 
 CompanyComponentEstimated Cost 
 Toshiba30GB 1.8" HDD65
$65.00
 
 PortalPlayerDecoder/SoC8
$8.00
 
 BroadcomVideo decoder/processor10
$10.00
<<== buy broadcom stock!? 
 SamsungSDRAM - 256Mbit1.75
$1.75
 
 Wolfson MicroelectronicsAudio codec3.75
$3.75
 
 LinearUSB power manager / li-ion battery charger1.60
$1.60
 
 NationalStep Down Switching Regulator0.75
$0.75
 
 PhilipsDC/DC converter1
$1.00
 
 Silcon StorageParallel Flash - 8Mbit1.30
$1.30
 
 PhilipsPower Management Unit2.50
$2.50
 
 CypressPSoC Mixed Signal Controller / Touch Pad0.85
$0.85
 
 Touch pad2.50
$2.50
 
 Li-Ion Battery4.50
$4.50
 
 2.5" color LCD15
$15.00
 
 PCB, passivs, mechanical10
$10.00
 
 Other15
$15.00
 
 Total BOM143.5
$143.50
 
 Retail Price299
$299.00
 
 Implied Gross Margin
0.52
 
  
video ipod cost to apple was created by steveyen and last modified on Wed Jan 11 13:58:30 2006.