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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Lenovo · Electronics / Laptops
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is 8.1x — it retails for $1,699 while its raw materials cost approximately $210.
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Retail price
$1,699
Raw materials
$210
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$296
8.1x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
5.7x
vs all-in cost
12%
materials share of price
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