Thread: Would You Buy Nokia Phone as Your Next Mobile ?
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2010-07-29 , 20:47
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Originally Posted by ndi View Post
Normally, I'd say no, because frankly I'm a bit bitter. But to be fair, the device did me no wrong, neither did the open OS. Has limitations, but they all do, so - oh well.

But I know that sooner rather than later I'll hold some next next generation device in hand, it'll be slick black, sturdy, keyboard, a splendid screen and features that make me all warm and fuzzy inside and I'll cave.

Like every time before now. Every device this far from Nokia has gotten me so worked up I'd punch someone if I knew that would fix it. And every time it's time to upgrade, the best, shiniest, most feature-full, classy device out there money can buy has a Nokia logo on it.

And then we go again.

It's too late for me. Go ... on ... without ... me ...
And that's my stance--I learned that despite the positive experience of having what at least FELT like an open GNU/Linux Maemo device in my paws, it was always the NOKIA end of things that ruined it for me every time. From the closed components and closed drivers, to the boggling array of closed APPLICATIONS that have no business being closed-source on such a device, to the customer service, to the lack of support and accessories, and so on and so on.

If they fixed their hostility toward customers, I might consider them again. Under the current circumstances, even if they released a wonderful piece of hardware, I don't think I could trust the Nokia brand.

I'd give anyone else a chance at my purchase of a MeeGo device before Nokia because they ruined their relationship with me (and seemingly, many others).
 

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