Thread: N9 [Shipping]: It's finally here [for some]!
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2011-09-02 , 12:14
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Originally Posted by marxian View Post
So, how do you explain the success of Android? Which users will share your view? Existing N900 owners and geeks? Unlikely, I say. Mr Joe Average? Maybe. But he won't get to hear about the N9, and he seems to be enjoying his customisable Android homescreens (judging by the sales figures).
There is no real love for Android. It is just the only existing alternative which has all the needed features and a strong marketing behind it. Nothing to compare with the "passion" the Iphone owners have for their phone.

I am pretty sure that the N9 is more likely to produce pride and it is probably at least as good as real marketing.

Regarding the configurability, I of course do not mean that it is bad (I also belong to the minority of users who enjoy to configure everything). I just mean that is not good for the mass compared to a simple/consistent look'n feel.