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technology18 hours ago•9 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max BOM Could Jump About $300 on Memory and 2nm Chip Costs

Counterpoint Research estimates the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s bill of materials could rise by nearly $300 versus the iPhone 17 Pro Max, driven by higher NAND and DRAM costs amid AI memory demand and the switch to a 2nm A20 Pro chip; display and other components may offset some of the increase, while Apple is expected to raise prices on higher-capacity storage models, with the lineup launching in the fall alongside rumors of a foldable iPhone.

via MacRumors|

#component-costs #counterpoint-research #dram

technology16 days ago•3 min saved

Steam Price Sparks Four-Digit Forecasts for PS6 and Helix

Analysts react to Valve's Steam Machine pricing ($1,049 for 500GB, $1,349 for 2TB), warning that rising component costs could push PS6 and Xbox Project Helix into four-figure launches, though some expect a $999 base model. The debate hinges on memory costs, supplier relationships, and timing, with projections leaning toward a 2028 window.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#component-costs #next-gen-consoles #project-helix

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Samsung ends sales of the ambitious Galaxy Z TriFold after a brief run

Samsung is winding down sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold, a $2,899 two-hinge foldable that expands to about 10 inches, just three months after its December 2025 launch, with South Korea slated to stop first and remaining stock in other markets as it runs out. The company gave no official reason; analysts say soaring component costs and manufacturing complexity likely outweighed the prestige of the device, which sold out in Samsung’s store and even fetched above MSRP on resale. The TriFold remains largely an engineering showcase, with no confirmed sequel, though some design elements may influence future foldables.

via Ars Technica|

#component-costs #discontinuation #foldable-phones

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Rising Chip and Memory Costs to Shrink Smartphone Market in 2026

The global smartphone market is expected to shrink by 2.1% in 2026 due to rising costs of chips and memory, which are driven by AI demand, leading to higher device prices and shipment declines for major brands like Apple and Samsung, while low-end phones are impacted most severely.

via 9to5Google|

#2026-forecast #business #component-costs

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Costly Production of Apple's Vision Pro"

The Apple Vision Pro VR headset is expensive to produce, with nearly half of its $3,499 price tag going towards costly components, according to a report by Omdia. The bill of materials for each headset is estimated at around $1,542, with the micro OLED displays from Sony being the most expensive element. Despite the high production cost, Apple may not make much profit from the initial device, but future models and economies of scale could help reduce costs and increase profitability.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #apple-vision-pro #component-costs

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Supply Chain Analyst Firm Estimates Production Costs for Meta Quest 3 & Apple Vision Pro"

Analyst firm Wellsenn estimates the component costs of Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro. The most expensive component in Quest 3 is the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset at $90, while the near-4K OLED microdisplays in Vision Pro cost a staggering $350 each. The total component cost of Quest 3 is estimated at $400, while Vision Pro's component cost is over $1700. These estimates do not include research and development costs, and securing OLED microdisplay supply remains a challenge for Apple.

via UploadVR|

#apple-vision-pro #component-costs #meta-quest-3