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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Netbook teardown reveals bill of materials and slim, slim margins


Ever wondered how much it costs to knock together a cheapo shanzhai netbook? Ever contemplated the profit margins involved? Well if so, you've come to the right place. We've pieced together how much it actually costs to produce a vanilla shanzhai netbook product, compiling a comprehensive 'Bill of Materials' for a popular S30 type netbook. It turns out that the world of the shanzhai is one of the most brutally competitive markets anywhere in the world. Read more.


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