Are you a student? generalisert angst cipralex Another thought arises from Ballmer's (actual, not mythical) reference to "first-party devices", meaning smartphones and tablets made by (for) Microsoft and sold by the company, whether through its own stores, its intramural booths at the likes of best buy, or through more conventional retail channels. The math could be attractive: 30% gross margin on a $500 device sure beats 85% on $50 or less of licensing revenue â as long as the hardware unit volume cooperates.
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