Honestly I'm not sure I would mind it but it would be a huge problem for Windows Phone market share in this respect:Android pumps out phones left and right. Apple kind of pushes out nee iterations of the iPhone once a year. If Windows Phone were to go Nokia only, would Microsoft be willing to push out enough phones to compete with Android? WP can't afford to take their time like Apple can especially without the huge app ecosystem. And also, the best Nokia hardware would need to be made available to all three major US carriers and other countries as well. This has been a major hindrance to consumers easily getting the coveted 1020, 1520, 930 type models in their hands. And lastly, Microsoft would need to give consumers what Samsung gives their consumers
ptions and more options. The Galaxy line is great because their phones feature great battery life/removable battery, memory expansion, top of the line screens, and latest processors under the hood. The closest Nokia phone to meet those requirements is the 1520 which is an exclusive and is no doubt a deal killer for some because of its huge size. I think if we had parity in terms of sales, exposure, and features Windows Phone could survive and thrive as Nokia only hardware. But in the end most people like choices as opposed to being stuck with the same phone the next guy has. But as we see with the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy line, sometimes that method pays off.