Apple's second-generation iPhone is expected to carry an initial hardware Bill Of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing cost of US$173, according to a preliminary "virtual teardown" conducted by iSuppli. However, the market research firm noted that the teardown is a preliminary analysis. Once the 3G iPhone becomes available, iSuppli will perform an actual, detailed teardown of the new iPhone's components and cost structure.

"At a hardware BOM and manufacturing cost of US$173, the new iPhone is significantly less expensive to produce than the first-generation product, despite major improvements in the product's functionality and unique usability, due to the addition of 3G communications," said Dr. Jagdish Rebello, director and principal analyst for iSuppli.

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Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by +Sam Symons Live on 25 Jun 2008 - 09:55
That's good news for Apple, then. I am so excited for the 3G iPhone.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by xSuRgEx on 25 Jun 2008 - 10:18
me too i might just sell my n95-8gb and buy the new 3g iphone. once its on sale.
Quote this comment #2.1 Posted by 3rd impact on 25 Jun 2008 - 13:39
why do you want to downgrade?
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by Airlink on 25 Jun 2008 - 18:22
That's the cost to Apple, not the price to you. Expect it to actualy sell for around $300.
Because everything Apple sells is overpriced.


Apple.
Think Expensive.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by Gabe3 on 25 Jun 2008 - 21:31
the cost is suppose to be $199 with 2 year contract but the monthly cost will be higher, so instead of $60 a month you pay now, you'll pay maybe more like $70 or something.

whatever I'm happy with my $250 refirb 8gb, no contract running on t-mobile
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