Eli5: how did we get to the point where laptops and phones are in the same price range ?

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Eli5: how did we get to the point where laptops and phones are in the same price range ?

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Answer 1

You are paying for the technology that was used to create the device. Rather than paying for the resources that it took to create the device.

Additionally the smaller a device the more technology must go into it to make it functional. Bigger devices are easier to make.

A laptop and smartphone have very similar functions. However they are very different sizes. To make the phone small enough to fit in the hand, a lot of modern technology goes into creating the parts.

Does this make sense? Do you have any further questions?