I so desperately want a Windows Phone, but I look around me and I see beastly hardware like the iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and then I look at WP7 hardware it makes it look inferior!
The new WP7 devices should be cheaper IMO. If you now using dual core processors, NFC, large storage, and higher RAM, I don't see how they sell at the same cost.
I so desperately want a Windows Phone, but I look around me and I see beastly hardware like the iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and then I look at WP7 hardware it makes it look inferior!
I agree with you here, but on a different front. One way for MS to compete in sales is to under cut the competition. I don't in anyway think the product is inferior but from a consumer standpoint those that are stat-hounds feel like you're paying a premium price for a non premium device. WP7 really doesn't need the super high-end processors and ram to run smoothly. I WOULD, however like to see more storage. With no SD card support, 8 and 16 just isn't enough if you're a media freak like I am. And if a dual-core processor will bring on some better high-end Xbox Live worthy games, then I say bring it soon!
Either way, Cheaper devices is always better for the consumer!
The new WP7 devices should be cheaper IMO. If you not using dual core processors, NFC, large storage, and higher RAM, I don't see how they sell at the same cost.
I agree, it's ridiculous that they're charging iPhone/Galaxy price for these under-speced Windows Phones. They shouldn't charge more then $100 for the Titan, and $50 for the rest of them. Is it deliberate sabotage on the part of the OEMs I wonder?
I think it's the carriers. I'm not sure how much they pay OEMS, but I know they don't pay the same for every device. I'm sure they get certain phones cheaper than other, but they don't pass those savings on to the end user.
The carriers are delusional if they think millions of people are gonna flock to pay $200 for a Windows Phone in their current state. This is suicidal pricing.
I agree 100%. Most people will spend $200 on an iPhone instead of a Windows Phone. WP has to compete in price, too.The carriers are delusional if they think millions of people are gonna flock to pay $200 for a Windows Phone in their current state. This is suicidal pricing.
What I wonder is, if I buy a Titan now, will it be upgradeable to Apollo in mid-2012? Or should I wait?
What I wonder is, if I buy a Titan now, will it be upgradeable to Apollo in mid-2012? Or should I wait?