The 4$ smartphone

Re:The 4$ smartphone by pmontra on Wednesday February 17, 2016 @04:42AM (#11116601)

$4 should be much less than the cost of the components. How do they stay in business?

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Re:The 4$ smartphone by janjongboom on Wednesday February 17, 2016 @05:09AM (#11116752)

For one, advertised components are not always in the actual phone. Two, licensing fees are probably not paid, given that they are ~7$ for a 3G handset.

Still, $4 is undoable. Cheapest Spreadtrum 2G SOC with WiFi/BT/Sim holder/camera will go over that amount.

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Re:The 4$ smartphone by b169118 on Wednesday February 17, 2016 @04:59AM (#11116704)

crapware (see preinstalled apps)

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Re:The 4$ smartphone by agumonkey on Wednesday February 17, 2016 @06:30AM (#11117094)

How long until it's rooted ?

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Re:The 4$ smartphone by nitin_flanker on Wednesday February 17, 2016 @04:43AM (#11116605)

Also, patent licensing and taxes. I think they aren't earning anything at this cost.

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