I've wondered aloud previously about what Nokia's marketing strategy for the device will be as I believe they have a challenge ahead. As such, I'm curious about how they handle the rollout in the US both because I'm waiting on one and because it goes directly to this strategy. Hopefully, they will have more stock available for sale in the US than they did in European stores.

As of now, all the Euro stores are sold out. That's no stock available over there within 5 days of the press release. Several folks have mentioned emails they received from Nokia Direct indicating a restocking by month's end. I have to say, that's not a great way to start off selling a new product that they're going to have to work hard to market appropriately.

I really do want the 770 to succeed so I hope they get things straightened out. However, if there are supply shortages in the US rollout as well, you really have to question the long-term viability of the 770. Here's to hoping that things are much different going forward.

Jeff