21.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, Quelle: The Unofficial Apple Weblog

The cost and construction of Apple's iPhone charger

Have you ever wondered exactly why Apple's tiny USB Power Adapter for the iPhone has such a large price tag? The diminutive cube costs US$29.00, while similar USB wall chargers are available from retailers like Monoprice for as little as $6. Ken Shirriff wondered the same thing, so he went all iFixit on one of the Apple chargers and tore it to pieces to see what's inside. Shirriff found that there's a reason for at least part of the premium price tag, and that's the use of quality components. To

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