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Originally Posted by ysss View Post
Yes, I see your point. But what's the point (for the writer, not specifically a Nokia advocate) to talk about the reasons why the N900 isn't available for any less than what Nokia is selling now? He's already mentioned the possibility of T-Mobile subsidies, what more do you expect from a short intro article in PC Mag? Another full paragraph to explain about Cell phone subsidy practices and how that accounts for the price discrepancy?

Nokia has chosen to go ahead with N900 announcement without official partner, and at the moment they do not have any cheaper price for the N900 than the official $650 on their site.. (or even more in Euro), do they?
My only problem is that he compared Apples to Oranges. I dont need an extra paragraph in the article. I just wanted to see the word "unsubsidized" after the price tag. And there was no need to compare it to a heavily subsidized iphone 3GS with 2 year contract with data plan. I would have totally agreed if he would have compared both unsubsidized or he woud have included the subsidized, 2 year contract and the data plan requirement.