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Unmaking Motorola's Q

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the under-the-hood dept.

conq writes "BusinessWeek has a breakdown of Motorola's Q Phone, looking at the cost of each of its components. From the article: 'It costs Motorola about $158 to build the phone. That includes components and assembly but excludes other expenses such as marketing, distribution, and licensing fees to Microsoft, which makes the phone's Windows Mobile operating system.' By comparaison, the BlackBerry 8700, only costs $123 according to the article. The difference between the two, the BlackBerry 'doesn't play video or music, and unlike the Q, it doesn't have a camera.'"

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  1. Would be more interesting if... by Darundal · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    It didn't use the neutered smart-phone version of Windows Mobile. If it used the regular version of windows mobile (like that on PPC's) then I would be interested...

  2. don't forget the Nokia E61 by m874t232 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    The Nokia E61 has a nicer operating system than the Q, Blackberry, or Treo, it's small, mature, and high quality. (Despite the European web site, you can order it in the US from on-line dealers.)

  3. Re:D D by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Whose Holy Land? Isn't that the central question that lies at the root of these conflicts? I guess you answered it? Of course, the logical consequence of your answer is not quite what you had in mind.

  4. Re:D D by edward.virtually@pob · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The fact behind M.A.D. remains valid, even if the policy is ignored. If anyone uses nukes there, everyone will use them there and WW3 begins everywhere. The Israel vs. Jew dicotomy (choice) of who is to blame is false and unproductive. There have been crimes committed by both sides. But the majority of the citizens of both sides are not in favor of the continued hostilities and just want to live their lives in peace. Unfortunately, those majorities are not in power. Kind of like here.

  5. Re:D D by edward.virtually@pob · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The whole problem is that the same land is Holy to both Muslims and Jews. And to the disgrace of both their religions they have been unable to share it for centuries. It's also Holy to Christians. No matter what the theological truth is, I am sure that if God exists they are very disappointed. Humanity is on the brink of greatness, but we're risking it all because we still haven't learned to share.

  6. Re:D D by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I guess in that case you won't mind sharing your wife/girlfriend right? Cause come on the ills of the world is of course the lack of sharing.