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• 1985MustangCobra@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  it was kinda on topic. also i dont get how people buy a phone thats half their mortgage payment.

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  • Electricd@lemmybefree.net ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    People spend multiple monthly salaries to buy a car that they’ll use less than their phone

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    • 1985MustangCobra@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      good for them. doesn’t excuse why phones cost so much

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      • Electricd@lemmybefree.net ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        They make a significant margin on them, but note that material cost isn’t the only cost involved. Development and R&D should be included in the price. Same goes for taxes, and different spendings like renting the workspace…

        If your cheap phone is made by underpaid workers in China, then you have a part of the answer. Those cheap phones sell your data to make their margin. Some others charge you premium because they’re good and they know it. Obviously they’re making good profit on them, but I wouldn’t say it’s “so much”

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