Apple makes up to $483 per iPad unit – Fudzilla

According to iSuppli researchers, Apple will turn a profit of up to $483 per unit on its high end iPad versions. Researchers calculated iPad material and manufacturing costs range from $229 for the entry level model which sells at $499, to $346 for … Read this except’s full story



E-Book Price Increase May Stir Readers’ Passions – Tuscaloosa News

In the battle over the pricing of electronic books, publishers appear to have won the first round. The price of many new releases and best sellers is about to go up, to as much as $14.99 from $9.99. Click to enlarge “As far as I’m concerned, Amazon … Read this except’s full story



Paper echoes talk of $1 TV shows for iPad’s debut – Electronista

com have become widespread and now provide many of the same shows for free in exchange for seeing ads. Netflix is also an indirect competitor in TV as it offers some show seasons as part of its “bonus” Watch Instantly feature. Studios frequently have … Read this except’s full story



10 Ways Windows 7 Will Beat Back the Mac OS X Challenge – eWeek

News Analysis: Although Apple touts Mac OS X as a fine alternative to Windows, its chances of capturing major market share away from Microsoft’s OS are getting smaller by the day. Windows 7 is enjoying major success. As a result Apple will find it is … Read this except’s full story



iPad disappoints some, excites others – University of Cincinnati News Record

Apple’s latest innovation, the iPad, is basically an oversized iPod Touch. There was a lot of hype leading up to the release of Apple’s tablet computer, but since the Jan. 27 announcement of the new device it has received mixed reviews. The iPad … Read this except’s full story