iSuppli: Samsung Galaxy Tab packs $205 in materials, $215 to manufacture

Wow, $215 to manufacture?

I think the headline is misleading.

It should be “Samsung Galaxy Tab packs $205 in materials, $9.35 to manufacture = $215 total cost”

Because R&D, Shipping, Packaging and Promotion cost nothing right?

And this story begs another question. Why is a cheap phone or smart phone sold for $600? I’m sure the Galaxy S (phone) has to cost a lot less than the Tab.

The carriers and manufacturers are in collusion to keep unlocked/unsubsidized phones artificially high.

Wait, so only Apple can mark up their prices?

Yeah that makes sense… Bastards!!! On another note the reason samsung is pricing this so high is to appear as a high-end contender… Look at the viewsonic g pad or whatever it is; sears is selling it for $379!!! Some people may buy the galaxy tab or iPad BECAUSE it costs more. Also look at the cost of the iPad v unlocked iPhone! Same story there, Man I hate the carriers and for that matter the manufacturers too!

Personally I think that Samsung is sending a message to Apple and all other possible contenders. It does not want to seem as if it is getting its sales by being the cheaper option.

Anyways, I think Apple sucks for allowing the Samsung tab to cost less then the iPad even though its bigger. Its lacking key elements that is being brought by the GTab

Are you Sandy’s sister?

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Hey I plan to buy one and if it were my business I would price it as is. The reason: they are the first on the block! I have an WIFI iPad and and iPhone 4. I don’t have to tell you coverage is rare when on the road. As a backup I also carry an incredible with Verizon. I am excited to get internet on the go with a Tab on Verizon without using my iPad and MiFi (that’s a joke of an arrangement for using the iPad on the go)! Until Apple brings the iPhone and 3G or better iPad to Verizon….. well the first kid on the block can sell away at a higher than normal price. As more devices catch on I expect contracts will go away and prices will come down. A year from now I expect the tab to be $399 or less, no contract.

To be severely competitive vzw and sprint should have put it on contract for $399 with a mail in rebate for $100, bringing it to $299…They would have sold millions during the Holiday season…but $500 or more is just not a realistic price point with the way the economy is! There taking advantage of us, and for that reason I’m staying away from buying one.

I disagree with the assumption here that Samsung is putting the price high. Between iSupplies total cost to manufacture of $415 and the selling price of $600 that is only $185. You then remove other associated costs to deliver the product, market the product, and pay the middlemen and/or retailers and you are at a typical level of profitability for each product sold.

Additionally, this is absolutely no different than what Apple is doing with its iPad. Almost the same exact margins. If you want the market leading technologies, then you have to pay the price. Personally, I can wait for more competition and better options that could actually replace a laptop as neither of these items being discussed can do that.

Not surprising at all. Cost to manufacture things usually cost about the same for most gadget companies. I think that Samsung should have priced it at 350 for the 7 inch model and 450 for the upcoming 10 inch model. From reviews it shows Samsung has done a great job at making sure Android runs smooth. Couple that with Google doing constant updates and you can easily make up for the lost 50 dollars in the long run with more sales. Think about it Samsung before the market is flooded with tablets.