Even with the improvements, the new model, which comes only in blue, costs $999.
Larger models cost $540 and more, up to $2,500 for an 18x25 version.
Slower models get by with less, but do not cost as much.
It now says future models will cost no more to make than the 1995 versions.
The 1969-71 models cost a fair bit more: ultimately over $8800.
Each model will cost about $400, not including wireless service fees.
Previous years' models will still cost a minimum of $10 million this year.
Boeing's model is a modified 737 and costs $40 million.
The new models have significant improvements over their predecessors, but cost the same.
The new model about to appear will cost as much as $20,000.