I think what dread is saying - well partly...

MPD base their business on the link with nokia, and there's no doubting the "Nokia Retail" part confuses most people into thinking the link is probably closer then it is.... The exclusivity deal - well, that may be true with some parts - but it's not really exclusive?! - especially not as people in the UK are getting theirs through Nokia now.

Because Nokia have screwed up, people are looking to their "Exclusive" supplier to help... and well, the supplier is saying "not our fault Gov" not really what the customer wants. (True not much else can be done) - but at the same point - you don't say that to a customer



I don't see the same complaints happening with play.com or amazon - mainly due to not promising exclusivity and a close nokia connection. (And naming half the Business Nokia Retail!)

I do hope that MPD as a company, and definitely not you individually Steve (I'm sure you have enough work on your plate without dealing with us lot!), do listen or at least review what has happened with nokia... as yes there are plenty more fish in the sea "Customers" , and there always will be.... maybe.
Not great strategy to keep loosing them - as eventually it will all disappear....

while i have no issue with you here, and you provide a glimmer of hope, the beef people have is with MPD, and you as a customer waiting for your new toy understand that

I hope this whole debate clears up as "hoped" next week - Going by the only official email i have from MPD - the 3rd is delivery for the shop - so next week may not happen if there is a large pre-order - and i certainly wouldn't want everyone's hopes up ready for Friday - just in case, the previous experience in the last 2 weeks, happens again for another weekend

But then that's the only official news i have heard.... - good news they are in the UK.... even better news some of them work (Optimistic, not pessimistic, hehe)....

Anyway - no personal issues - just intrigued that people either love you as you could help, or hate you as you are seen as the enemy - and is providing me with fun reading throughout the day!