Um - actually I work with the chap runs the flightcell company, and have
been privvy to a lot of "behind the scenes" info. I'm afraid to say, you
couldn't be further from the truth. Additionally, if you can supply all the
components for less than $5 (same quality) I'm sure we could get you a 100%
margin and make you a very rich person.

It's not just the components - it's the research and development - the
marketing - the wages - the rent - hell, even a bit of profit (and not as
much as you're thinking). The mould for the case alone cost over $5,000 USD.

Interestingly the USAF took a look at them and have bought over 1200 of
them, with more to follow. Only cell phone interface endorsed by Bose too.

(PS: I've been involved in electronics / avionics for 26 years)

Just my 10c worth.



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"Cockpit Colin" wrote in message
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You'd probably think differently if you knew what it cost to make it.


Ohh don't go there, I have reverse engineered many electronics devices in
my
9 years being an E.E. I know the cost of electronics devices quality of
PCB's and components & workmanship. None of the cell phone adapters would
cost over $5.00ea to have mass produced and that is a high estimate using
good parts with tolerances of 1-2% not 5 to 10% and for $300.00 I could
build 20 of them using US supply houses.