On: Xiaomi laptop leaked online with specs

[chmars]

Xiaomi doesn't have to factor in IP rights and R&D, that keeps costs down. I doubt, however, that "stealing" from Apple is a viable business model in the long term.

[kristofferR → chmars]

> doubt, however, that "stealing" from Apple is a viable business model in the long term.

It's a fantastic way to "bootstrap" a business though.

[curiously → kristofferR]

Xiaomi is just learning from Samsung's page.

[mobiplayer → curiously]

You seem to have been downvoted because people forgot how every Samsung phone was an iPhone rip-off on one way or another. Also their first tablets and even the use of Apple icons at their shops decorations.

It may not be anymore and that's the point of the comments thread: Great way to bootstrap your business. Once up and running with profits you can go your own way.

[curiously → mobiplayer]

Samsung made enough cash to settle eventually.

Xiaomi? Won't survive the US market attacks from the incumbents.

[revelation → chmars]

But Intel does. In fact, I guess Intel takes costs from R&D, manufacturing, IP etc. and then just multiplies that by 10 to get the price.

With their market dominance right now, the processor alone will be >200 dollars.

[tuananh → chmars]

works for Samsung at first.