Showing that the hype has even affected them, iSuppli on Wednesday released a “virtual teardown” of the Palm Pre, not bothering to wait for an actual device. Based on iSuppli estimates that rely on a Mobile Handset Cost Model, as well as experts in memory, displays, baseband, component pricing, mobile handsets and wireless connectivity, the cost of the Pre for Palm comes to $170.02. Tina Teng, senior analyst, wireless communications, for iSuppli said: “The similarity in features between the Pre and the iPhone