According to iSuppli, the Samsung Galaxy Tab carries a bill of materials of $205.22, significantly less than iSuppli’s $264.27 estimate for the 16GB 3G version of the iPad. These preliminary results were compiled following iSuppli’s normal teardown analysis where the company dissects some of the most popular gadgets on earth. If you are wondering why the Samsung Galaxy Tab costs less in materials than the iPad, the cost is largely the result of the smaller 7-inch display.
“Instead of matching up with the iPad on a feature-by-feature basis, the Galaxy Tab really is larger version of Samsung’s Galaxy S smart phone,” said Andrew Rassweiler, director, principal analyst and teardown services manager for iSuppli. “While the design approach makes the Galaxy less expensive to produce than the iPad 3G, it also makes for a product that lacks the same usability. The Galaxy Tab’s screen resolution, size and technology are not at the same level as the iPad. This is a critical difference, given the fact that the display is a key differentiating factor for the iPad.”
While it may be true the Galaxy Tab lacks the screen of the Apple iPad, it does bring some special features. For example, the Tab includes a MEMS sensor for gaming, a primary 3-megapixel camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera and most important, it has native support for Adobe Flash. When all is said and done, the Galaxy Tab has a $9.35 manufacturing cost, bringing the grand total of parts and labor to a cool $214.57
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