Sunday, June 07, 2009

Analysis of Palm Pre parts and Charger


In addition to its gecko-like grip, the latest Palm Pre touchstone super power is the ability to squeeze $5 worth of components into a $70 price tag.

We kid the Pre, honestly, because as other sites have already noted today, many electronics companies have been taking bargain bin components, adding a slick coat of paint, and charging a premium for some time now.

Still, $5 worth of commodity plastic and transistors marked up to $70? Surely there is some other latent super power slumbering within the plastic confines of this phone charger that will awaken with a flash someday? Right?

Resource: http://gizmodo.com/5282223/the-70-palm-pre-touchstone-5-for-the-parts-65-is-for-the-privilege

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