tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972549243194132227.post5155511685926268329..comments2023-10-22T16:40:29.287+02:00Comments on Mobile Development: I hate marketing peopleDan Ardeleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01964238896617209618noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972549243194132227.post-6784270850006728592010-09-07T11:28:16.386+02:002010-09-07T11:28:16.386+02:00Thanks for the details Adrian. I'll buy the iP...Thanks for the details Adrian. I'll buy the iPod for development and WP7 for phone use and development.Dan Ardeleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964238896617209618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972549243194132227.post-53871935276818441712010-09-06T17:38:58.897+02:002010-09-06T17:38:58.897+02:00There are a couple of things besides the cell phon...There are a couple of things besides the cell phone chip set and GPS receiver that contribute to the cost -- there's the chunky 5MP camera on the iPhone, the special glass backing, the noise cancelling mic on top and, the biggest factor I suspect, a battery that is around 40% bigger (because the 3G radio really saps the battery).<br /><br />That doesn't totally account for the massive jump in price, but it probably accounts for a lot of it. Also, I guess the phone companies appreciate having the ability to subsidize the phone in a meaningful way (to sell contracts).Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142497805436275590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972549243194132227.post-70728199189167349012010-09-03T17:04:36.558+02:002010-09-03T17:04:36.558+02:00There is also the GPS inside iPhone4. Anyway doesn...There is also the GPS inside iPhone4. Anyway doesn't justify 479 Euro of difference.Dan Ardeleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964238896617209618noreply@blogger.com