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Google Nest Thermostat
Google · Electronics / Smart Home
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Google Google Nest Thermostat is 5.9x — it retails for $129.99 while its raw materials cost approximately $22.
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Retail price
$129.99
Raw materials
$22
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$34
5.9x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
3.8x
vs all-in cost
17%
materials share of price
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