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The Pré smartphone could cost just $30 (£20/€23) more to buy that it actually costs Palm to make, according to a report by market analyst iSuppli. iSuppli forecasts that the phone will sell for roughly $200 (£135/€150) when it eventually comes to market. That’s despite a cost analysis calculating that that each unit will cost …

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  1. Danny Thompson
    Stop

    Thats always supposing ...

    ... that Palm survive long enough to actually bring the Pre to market!

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  2. Teoh Han Hui

    Wow

    I'll be sure to buy one if it's going to be around that price without a contract.

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  3. Danger Mouse
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    @Teoh

    If they do the same sort of deal as apple did with AT&T and O2 then they'll have to set a minimum price to retail unlocked units, so expect to pay around £400-£450 for one without contract.

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  4. Anonymous Coward
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    I HATE IT

    when sites report this data and don't mention that it excludes R&D, advertising, etc etc etc, because most people are so dumb they don't realise that's a factor.

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