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thanks!

this makes a lot more sense now..

Could also be due to licensing regulations etc etc. There seem to be a million and one EU directives regarding different levies placed on tech. For example if something can record more than 30 seconds of video I believe it's classed in a separate category and carries with it hefty levies.

Also, if I remember right, in Europe, electronic devices must come with at least 2 year warranty, compared to 1 year in the US.

Higher operating expenses too: staff, store rental, etc.

It seems wonderful compared to Brazil, where $599 is "converted" to R$1.549,00 ($766), even if there is a Foxconn factory here now. It makes no sense at all.