Nokia to open shops in the US
 

Looks like Nokia is going to open its own shops in the US, bypassing carriers etc and selling directly to consumers. This is more about the nSeries high-end multimedia phones but no doubt internet tablets will get added to the selection at some point.

http://www.thewirelessreport.com/200...retail-stores/

I'm guessing these are going to be unlocked phones? I guess a nice looking little store should be good advertising.

There is a nokia kiosk in the mall close by where I live. It took a while for them to get in all the updated phones (including the 770) but now they have all the latest stuff. Currently it is just a showcase for their products since they don't sell anything yet but I am sure it could be converted to a store with ease. And I am pretty sure everything would be unlocked so as not to annoy any of the cell phone providers.