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MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max
Apple · Electronics / Laptops
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max is 8.5x — it retails for $3,499 while its raw materials cost approximately $410.
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Retail price
$3,499
Raw materials
$410
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$575
8.5x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
6.1x
vs all-in cost
12%
materials share of price
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