Comments on: 3 reasons a $49 Lumia 900 price drop won’t help Nokia

By: HASSIA

HASSIA — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:23:36 +0000

That does not make any sense. If you are a developer you would want to reach as large an audience as possible. Therefore I would argue the developers will continue to make apps for win 7.8 then upgrade them later.

By: HASSIA

HASSIA — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:21:00 +0000

Not sure I bought my lumia 900 last week knowing about the upgrade. Will buy the W8 one in a few months when it comes to the market. I do not buy on contract any more so it is cheaper in the end.

By: Anton Yakovlev

Anton Yakovlev — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:07:05 +0000

I’m using Lumia 800. The only reason I didn’t think of 900 is that there are very few differences between them. And 800 is a perfect device.

By: Luis Novais Reis

Luis Novais Reis — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:00:41 +0000

I bought a Lumia 610, only because in my country, Vodafone put an outrageous price for the Lumia 900 (239 euros for the phone and a 2 year contract of 60 euros/month).I’m very satisfied with it. I cannot understand all the bad prophecies about Nokia future. If I was at US I did not hesitate a minute! Great model!

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:47:23 +0000

yes you misunderstood. no app developed for WP8 will run in WP7.8. Also the development for WP7 is “finished” as the code will not be usable in WP8. so all new apps will be for WP8 and none for WP7(.8)

By: Aby

Aby — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:31:47 +0000

It is called stock clearance!

By: Weej101

Weej101 — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:31:17 +0000

Great review. I just bought the HTC titan off Ebay. I really wanted the Nokia Lumia 900, but due $$, I decided to go with the HTC Titan. What I like about the Windows OS is the fact that OS is very clean. I used to have an iPhone 3gs before it broke and the LG Optimus on Virgin Mobile. I like the big tiles on the Windows OS. The home screen is cleaner than both the iOS and Android. All Windows phones are supposed to get the 7.8 upgrade, which from my understanding, will allow for most of the new apps(unless I misunderstood microsoft presentation about it in June)

By: Mobile Phones Fan

Mobile Phones Fan — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:04:18 +0000

>> “How much is Nokia getting per phone? It’s getting more than the carrier charges.”

Sure, tho’ if you’re going to consider — or guess at ;-) — Nokia’s sales-revenue, don’t forget to consider the other side of the balance sheet.

Independent analysts tell us that Nokia’s costs are rising. Just one example, iSuppli says the Lumia 900 costs significantly more than Apple’s iPhone 4S. Plus, both Microsoft and the carriers are forcing Nokia to spend more on promotion, including in some steep discounts — thousands of free Lumia 900s were given to AT&T sales reps.

Then there are costs due to screw-ups. Recent IDC and Gartner figures indicate that a worldwide shift to inexpensive Android handsets has forced Nokia to eat millions of unsold feature phones. Meanwhile, after firmware glitches appeared in the Lumia 900, Nokia issued $100 rebates to every buyer during first couple months of sales.

By: Mobile Phones Fan

Mobile Phones Fan — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:54:38 +0000

>> “although I’m not as sure that the lack of a WP8 will be a deal breaker … unless that’s the story told by the sales reps.”

Bingo. ;-)

Face it: if you’re the local retailer (or underpaid salesman), do you want to see customers coming back in 5 months asking why you sold them a non-upgradeable phone? And one they are likely stuck with for the next 1.5 years? And all the while, they keep hearing about cool new games or popular new apps …that they can’t use?

Seems like the opposite of good customer relations, to me. If you want to convince them you’re a greedy louse or a thoughtless jerk, then just get it over with a time of sale — stick a live rat in their shopping bag, along with your business card. It’ll have pretty much the same effect, plus there’s no need to wait until this fall’s WP8 release. ;-)

By: Mobile Phones Fan

Mobile Phones Fan — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:47:23 +0000

The problem with Windows Phone is that it’s a product with no compelling sales pitch. It neither solves a recognized problem for consumers, nor does it fill an obvious gap in the cornucopia of phones on today’s market, nor does it provide the retailers with easily identifiable, unique selling points.

When Android appeared, it had all of those things going for it. It was ‘like’ an iPhone yet less expensive.Where the iPhone offers a largely closed system, Android invites customization and tinkering. And with dozens of models — from many manufacturers, all over the world — introduced every month, Android offered more USPs than your local sales rep could shake a stick at.

By trying to be all things to all people, Windows Phone is taking a knife to a gunfight …it walks into a slew of potential objections to each sale. Want a customizable phone? Choose Android. Want a smooth, fluid UI experience? iPhone is the recognized champ. Want the latest, most stylish handset? WP is not the clear leader. Want the latest apps? You’d better skip WP.