Google Glass at this stage are reserved for developers and some people handpicked - although Google has opened a flash sale for 24 hours at anyone last month. The price of the pair connected glasses is $1500, that is a large sum. According to the disassembly of the product performed by Teardown , component cost would be much lower. Announced price is $ 79.78 . Of course Google does not agree with this price, without saying more, however.
Among the most expensive parts, Teardown considers the processor, connectivity part and non electrical parts are placed on the podium. It should be noted that many parts are not very recent, as the processor that resembles the one used in the first Nexus released in 2011. Admittedly, Google began developing its product there some years now, maybe the final product (the one that will be sold at all) is more efficient. Point to note Teardown specifies that the estimated costs were given after a quick scan.
Obviously, some will wonder why Google charges its connected glasses in 1500 dollars, while the cost of components is only $ 80 .The answer is very simple : Components are not the only costs to be taken into account because , all the research and development required a lot of investment (especially on this kind of innovative product). Engineers working on the project must be paid. Thereafter, the Google Glass are assembled in the United States which increases production costs compared to the costs in Asia. Briefly, there are many "hidden" factors to consider behind the price of the product.
