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MacBook Pro 14" M3
Apple · Electronics / Laptops
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 is 8.2x — it retails for $1,599 while its raw materials cost approximately $195.
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Retail price
$1,599
Raw materials
$195
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$279
8.2x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
5.7x
vs all-in cost
12%
materials share of price
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