As I stated in another thread I think NOKIA looked at the big picture and decided to get the hardware out of the marketplace and cut their losses. With the n810 series coming to a close anyway, they knew that by the time WIMAX shakes itself out, however that may end, they would have an antiquated device that still would not be that attractive and they'd still be stuck with inventory sitting itdle in warehouses. So instead of just blowing them out as they are, they bring them back, disable the WIMAX chip, put stock n810 OS on them, put new model stickers or case parts on them, and sell as regular n810's.

I think that this would be smarter for them then just price reduce the n810WEs because then they would have to support the units as WEs and worry about potential chipset / software issues. Make it a n810 standard and call it a day.

I live in DC and have a XOHM USB Modem active now. I would love a deal on a n810WE but doesnt look like their will be any new product "steal deals" which is a bit depressing. Because NOKIA has initiated a recall of the inventory, they will not be offering a reduction / price drop guarantee to their distribution points so they are still looking at a high investment cost to them, the distributer. They would rather send back the devices and get full credit back. With the ability to change devices online that would have been a nice addition to my fleet.

Oh well, the n810 standard continues to tether well with my BB8330 and when someone decides to make a Wireless Broadband Router ( like a Cradlepoint) that supports the ZOHM ZTE TU25USB Modem , I'll be good as well.

I tell you something else, this WIMAX thing should have been a TV Series instead of a Wireless Network. Never a dull moment!!!