At 2020 prices, an unlocked iPhone 12 costs while an Xbox Series X cost . Both devices
Question:
At 2020 prices, an unlocked iPhone 12 costs while an Xbox Series X cost . Both devices are special-purpose computers, and the Xbox has far more computing power than the IPhone.
Part A: Briefly explain why a current-generation iPhone costs more than a current-generation Xbox. (We are ignoring the "discount" one gets for buying an iPhone with a cellular contract.)
Part B: Since the cost of computer hardware is dropping by per year, this table lists the expected prices for equivalent devices in the future.
Year | Price | |
iPhone 12 | Xbox Series X | |
2020 | | |
2030 | | |
2040 | | |
2050 | | |
2060 | | |
You will not be able to purchase an actual Xbox Series in 2030 for since by then Xbox Series 's will be either collectors' items or fodder for garage sales. But, is there likely to be a bulky game console available for sale in 2030 for 554 ? If not, what is likely to be available?
Part C: Eventually, these devices would be disposable. Are we likely to have disposable iPhone-like devices? If not, what is likely to be available?
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