And while I respect that sentiment, do you really think they're going to market the 800 as a low-mid range device? I'm betting it gets priced at $199 on contract in the US assuming it doesn't have LTE, as Verizon tends to charge a $100 premium on LTE devices. That's not mid range price territory.
Doubt it. I can't even remember the last time I saw a Nokia phone for $200. Probably because there was never one. I remember buying the E71x (one of the best phones they made) brand new when it came out for $100 on contract. If they did put it on contract for $200 they will lose. Anyone who thinks they would still do good with the competition we have already seen is being ignorant. You can say well it has a 3.7 inch screen for those who don't want big screens, but you are ignoring the fact that there is the Focus Flash which would go on sale for $100 or less. Also, the number of people who prefer less than 4 inch screens is a small amount of people.