This means that there is no way that a similar specced Windows RT powered device will be priced in the same league as its Android-ARM competitors. While this opens a path for more impressive devices, it seems to us that Microsoft and Intel both took the Ultrabook route and charge “an arm and a leg” for the RT-powered tablet. Given that NVIDIA’s BoM (Bill of Materials) sped past the $100, there isn’t a lot of room for sub $500 tablets. In fact, we were told that the launch tablets will probably go for $549-799, which isn’t exactly the most affordable product. Premium products will go for $799 and $899.
Windows RT to cost device makers $80-95?
Posted on Tuesday, June 12 2012 @ 21:42 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck