http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/200704/07-037E/index.html
Since only the player version is needed for the PS3, looks like PS3 production costs are going to drop significantly in June. 900 Yen is about $7.59.
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Blue-violet laser diode for BD recorder
"SLD3234VF" (output 170mW, φ5.6mm) Apr, 2007 4,500 Yen
"SLD3234VFI" (output 170mW, φ3.8mm) 5,000 Yen
Blue-violet laser diode for BD player
"SLD3131VF" (output 20mW, φ5.6mm) Jun, 2007 900 Yen
"SLD3131VFI" (output 20mW, φ3.8mm) 1,000 Yen
Blue-violet laser diode for BD recorder
"SLD3235VF" (output 240mW, φ5.6mm) Nov, 2007 4,500 Yen
"SLD3235VFI" (output 240mW, φ3.8mm) 5,000 Yen
Since only the player version is needed for the PS3, looks like PS3 production costs are going to drop significantly in June. 900 Yen is about $7.59.