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2011-09-19 , 08:13
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Originally Posted by onethreealpha View Post
Yes, the Register is truly the wellpool of all things Nokia.
Gadgetizor stated the same thing and arstechnica also cited it as the most logical explanation.


Originally Posted by onethreealpha View Post
A decision to release the N9 as a "test the water" device, having already invested in Harmattan to the point where it was almost commercially ready when the WP strategy was announced
Could it be considered a valid 'test' when you've already announced the OS wont be supported and then you don't release the device in any markets where your brand has a following anyway?


Originally Posted by onethreealpha View Post
A determination to keep Harmattan (and Meego) as a backup OS in the event that WP is a complete failure in the high end market.
Samsung, HTC and LG already make WP7 devices, everybody already knows WP7 is a complete failure in the high end market.

Steve Ballmer certainly knows it even if you don't.



Originally Posted by onethreealpha View Post
sound too far fetched?
Certainly doesn't add up.