IPhone 6 at $862 in China? Why does it cost so much more there, where it is made, than here?
The Chinese gov't want's to depress iPhone sales as much as possible (to help out Chinese phones). Their regulatory agencies are "doing their job." The Chinese media (gov't) has accused iPhone of being a security risk (via location services, I believe), etc. From what I gather, the Gov't has finally given reg. approval pushed along by iPhone smugglers. Demand is high. iPhone 6+ was specifically designed for Asia and the Chinese market to satisfy a demand for big phone (status symbols & as a main "computer").
Me. How many would sell in the US if you had to throw down $800 at time of sale?
There is no credit in China.? That's all the telecoms are doing extending you a not very good credit offer, typically 9% per year and also locking you in for 2 year repayment plan. If you a line a credit, it is better to finance it yourself (and cheaper).
You asked what benefit China might have in delaying the approval. The obvious answer is to extract concessions. Whether they factually did or not and how anyone outside of Apple and China would know doesn't affect the validity of the answer.
He’s not asking that. He’s asking what concessions would be had.
If you read my answer to Anand my answer to you is right there too. How would anyone know? Neither party would permit any discussion about it IF it took place. But one answer to Anand's original query is obvious IMO.
Now if the question is what possible concessions would China want I can think of a few. I'm sure you can too.
You asked what benefit China might have in delaying the approval. The obvious answer is to extract concessions. Whether they factually did or not and how anyone outside of Apple and China would know doesn't affect the validity of the answer.
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Me. How many would sell in the US if you had to throw down $800 at time of sale?
That's to be expected if one wants to create two iPhone 6's from an iPhone 12.
IPhone 6 at $862 in China? Why does it cost so much more there, where it is made, than here?
The Chinese gov't want's to depress iPhone sales as much as possible (to help out Chinese phones). Their regulatory agencies are "doing their job." The Chinese media (gov't) has accused iPhone of being a security risk (via location services, I believe), etc. From what I gather, the Gov't has finally given reg. approval pushed along by iPhone smugglers. Demand is high. iPhone 6+ was specifically designed for Asia and the Chinese market to satisfy a demand for big phone (status symbols & as a main "computer").
Yawn. This whole thing was a non-story from Day 1. Nonetheless, glad to hear confirmation.
Huh non-story? You don't believe the Chinese gov't has worked to slow down the launch of iPhone 6 in China?
To some Chinese people it will be their only computer.
Every iPhone sold in China is a miracle to
Me. How many would sell in the US if you had to throw down $800 at time of sale?
There is no credit in China.? That's all the telecoms are doing extending you a not very good credit offer, typically 9% per year and also locking you in for 2 year repayment plan. If you a line a credit, it is better to finance it yourself (and cheaper).
I am guessing that should have been sort of obvious from my post.....
What would they have to gain?
LOL. Ten-Ten day is the official ROC holiday for the formation of the republic (they guys that lost the Chinese civiil war and now live on Taiwan).
What concessions?
He’s not asking that. He’s asking what concessions would be had.
Now if the question is what possible concessions would China want I can think of a few. I'm sure you can too.
Congratulations!
You win the Trite-Comment-of-the-Day award.
Well thanks! I'll post that on my fridge along with my new "Apple fanboy" tag from Junkyard Dawg. They both have the same importance to them AFAIC
The 'fanboy' tag is most definitely fridge-worthy.
However, given the history of your posts, I'd be careful about the triteness award: unless you have a lot of space left on your refrigerator.
I am guessing that should have been sort of obvious from my post.....
What would they have to gain?
They like sending messages. All sorts of messages are sent to various people by artificially holding up the iPhone launch.
a) to Chinese companies: we can and will protect you...to a point...even if it screws you...we don't mind.
b) to the Chinese people: don't be too enamored of american toys. It's not in vogue. Really. You want to be good citizen don't you? Click-Clack.
c) to Taiwanese companies: we really don't mind if we screw you when we're screwing with the Americans. Bonus.
d) to Apple: you need us more than we need you. Best you remember that.
e) to the US Government: We can screw with your biggest companies. If we want them to have a weaker qtr than otherwise...we can.
f) to the Europeans: See, we can screw with the Americans. Who are you guys again?
g) to the Putin: We can screw with the Americans any time we want pretty boy and we'll do it with our shirt on.
IPhone 6 at $862 in China? Why does it cost so much more there, where it is made, than here?
All non Chinese phones have an additional tax added, its got nothing to do with Apple
Stock price will be sharply up on Monday. Glad I'm already in.
Pre-market: 99.20 -1.55 (-1.54%)
Glad im not in, these days when AAPL change one day -4% and another +3% is probably better to stay off.