Our initial excitement and jubilation over the release of Nokia’s first full-touchscreen device the 5800 XpressMusic phone came to a screeching halt as news broke out that it will only be released in 7 countries in 2008. Other countries such as the US, Australia, and other more developed markets will get their fair share of the Nokia 5800 in 2009. When exactly is anybody’s guess which makes it even harder to accept such a disappointing revelation. Based on the report, they’re targeting emerging markets first since it is there where Nokia has a greater advantage.
My question is, why not hit both emerging and mature markets at the same time so you can get more mileage across a specific given amount of time? That, for me, makes more sense than just limiting its release to certain regions. Let’s hope they rethink their current disposition on this matter, and maybe we can get our hands on one before 2008 comes to a close.
[reuters via engadgetmobile]
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October 6th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
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October 6th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Many people are waiting for this Nokia 5800!
October 7th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
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November 17th, 2008 at 2:55 am
I want one… So much, I have had many different phone brands, and so far nokia has been the most reliable. I have been hanging out for a phone with handwriting recognition but heard many bad reports about the LG Viewty. My current Nokia phone is getting quite old now and I am hoping it can hold out until this Nokia 5800, am really disappointed about the wait, I first heard it would be released in Australia in November, but I’m still waiting… Please, make it stop… I cant take it anymore. lol