The hardest point to argue will be: most android phones still waiting for ICS update, months after N900 non-android phone had it. Will get it 2-3 months before contract renewal. Damn, Microsoft with their Apollo non-update just broke all the rules (Belle on N97?)
copy that. said it myself, from a technical point of view, OS (version) is not a factor for apps, thus doesn't really matter. only:m$ has a bad reputation on the mobile market the sales ppl in the shop (or elsewhere, see thread title...) don't care to push it apps are more likely to cost (more) b/c their are less enthusiasts out, thus less ppl inclined to make an app... just for the fun of it (& make it available online; the infrastructure simply isn't there) most customers don't choose their new phone with their head but mostly... with their guts, or social media & all i'm not saying wp has to fail (i take for granted it will ), simply listing reasons why... any reason (or... sign?) it is a roaring success?