What makes the A4 processor (Samsung manufactured) so appealing to Apple...

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Just wondering why the A4 is so important to Apple and I found a good explanation here Apple's A4 processor takes center stage | TG Daily

It was also interesting to know the real (estimated) costs of the new Apple products (iPod Touch and Apple TV).

32GB version of Apple iPod Touch

Main Electronics - $94.00
Battery - $2.50
Display/Touchscreen - $32.00
Cameras - $5.50
WiFi/BT - $5.00
Non Electronic Parts - $8.00
Final Assembly & Test - $1.00
Total estimated cost: $148.00

New Apple TV

A4 - $15
Processor NAND/SDRAM MCP - $4
512MB Buffer DRAM - $8
Ethernet - $3
WiFi 802.11n - $6
HDMI - $2
Other Chips - $3
Other Components - $2
Enclosures/Mechanicals $4
Total estimated cost: $47