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"Apple's iPhone is packed with surprises in terms of suppliers, with newcomers Infineon Technologies, National Semiconductor and Balda providing key components in the product along with established component makers like Samsung Electronics, according to research firm iSuppli. The 8GB version of the iPhone has a total hardware bill of materials (BOM) and manufacturing cost of US$265.83, generating a margin in excess of 55% on each 8GB iPhone sold at the US$599.00 retail price, according to Andrew Rassweiler, principal analyst for iSuppli.
In January, before iPhones were available for physical teardown, iSuppli estimated a US$264.85 hardware BOM and manufacturing cost for the 8GB iPhone. Note that these costs do not include royalties and logistics expenses. "
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