The iPad costs 260 dollars in hardware

Barely out the iPad, scholars have sought to assess its real cost from the selling price. The site iSuppli has dissected the latest in the Apple lineup for estimating the cost of each component. Result, the touch pad would cost twice cheaper than the price at which it is sold in stores, or $ 499 in its basic version.

Already in February, iSuppli had estimated the cost of the iPad around 219.35 dollars. This time, the observations of the site show that the tablet would cost just 259.60 dollars for the 16GB version A closer look, the most expensive component proves to be the screen of 9.7 inches estimated at $ 95, following Flash storage 29.50 dollars. The next processor manufactured by Samsung estimated at 26.80 dollars and aluminum hull color $ 10.50.

If you do the math, the cost of all materials is 52% of the selling price of the iPad 16GB version for the 64GB version to $ 699 is sold, it is estimated at 348.10 dollars. A difference that is reminiscent of the estimated cost iPhone 3Gs costing 128 euros to the company Apple and charged around 599 euros ...

However, these costs "estimated" does not reflect the number of parameters that come into play in the development and dissemination of a product. So add development costs, assembly costs, distribution and marketing, R & D, transportation, taxes ... and the price should not approach from that which it is proposed. As such, iSuppli speculated that 40% of the cost of the iPad would be associated with improvements of the touch screen and "components affecting the user interface. An argument which has apparently no price for Apple.

Lenovo announces IdeaPad finest

Lenovo today announced the IdeaPad S10-3s, which supplements without replacing the S10-3 , launched on the occasion of the launch of the new low power Intel platform, codenamed Pine Trail . Until now reserved for family ThinkPad, the appearance of the letter "S" in the reference shows the main distinctive feature of this new model: the "S" of "slim" (end).

The IdeaPad S10-3s does not measure and 16 mm thick, 25 mm cons for his older cousin. However, if the variations called ultrafine Laptop computers are less efficient than the versions on which they build, the new S10-3s does not suffer for him no sacrifice, however. Its 10-inch screen could actually be a definition WXGA option (as opposed to the usual WSVGA), although it is still no mention of accelerator chip for high definition. The hard drive has finally function fall detection until now reserved for higher models.

It also preserves the technical specifications of the S10-3 and thus the eternal home Atom N450 clocked at 1.66 GHz, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM and a 160GB hard drive can also accommodate the Atom N470 optional variant running at 1.83GHz processor and low consumption of Intel, 2 GB of RAM, hard disk with a capacity of 250 to 320 GB SSD or 16 to 32 GB  based operating system with which it comes, Windows 7 Starter Edition or Windows XP. Wi-Fi N is finally given a name-brand card Broadcom, a detail that is sure to attract the techie buff bitten apple.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3s will be launched across the Atlantic in mid-April at the list price of $ 380 excluding taxes. The standard configuration comes with Windows 7 with a 6-cell battery, a couple that gives it autonomy and a weight not disclosed. The retail launch on the old continent has meanwhile not been detailed.

HP Tablet PC Announces military under Core i7

HP today announced the renewal of substantially all of its range of business notebooks, on the occasion of the adoption of the latest Intel platform, codenamed Calpella. Among other upgrades routine, which mark the transition to primarily a Core i7 i5 or the code name Arrandale , the U.S. manufacturer launches two new ultraportables.

Family members EliteBook, these computers will inherit one of its major distinctive features: they respond to the standard U.S. Military Standard 810G, which provides resistance to moisture, shock, vibration and temperature extremes. They also feature a chassis, hinges and a locking system strengthened. The manufacturer responds directly to Lenovo ThinkPad whose family is renowned for its strength.

The HP EliteBook 2740p revolves, literally this time around a multi-touch screen of 12.1 inches. It is indeed an ultraportable convertible tablet. Described as ultraportable, but it does not compromise on performance by housing a Core i5 520M, 620M 540m or i7 voltage normal (not low voltage) associated with the integrated graphics chip, up to 8 GB RAM and hard disk from 160 to 320 GB Unlike a convertible netbook, it houses an optical unit length that can be replaced by an optional additional battery. In return, he accused then 1.72 kg on the scale, with its 6-cell battery giving it autonomy not provided.

The HP EliteBook 2540p has about him a conventional 12.1-inch screen. This model focuses on its self weight and the wide variety of possible combinations. Intel Core i7 640LM low voltage is proposed in addition to those  mentioned above. His starting weight of 1.5 kg with its 6-cell battery may vary depending on options chosen: various batteries at 3 or 9 cell or long life are actually available.

Manufacturers are also engaged a war on the field of embedded software. If HP already offered an operating system to load instantly employed to a limited but spontaneous, the manufacturer now offers the system daystart. It can just as his predecessor to perform basic tasks, but it can run for the loading of Windows!

Launch dates and prices of these new HP EliteBook 2540p and 2740p has so far not been reported.