It doesn't need to set the world on fire, it just needs to open people's eyes. Thats how the GS1 started.
Micah is a Nokia purist. He thinks that if its not Nokia, it sucks, and he would let Windows Phone die to keep it that way. The brand jealousy is unreal if not immature. Its one thing if its Wp vs iOS vs Android, but WP vs. WP? Give me a break. People could choose to ignore the M8, but their jealousy causes them to bash.
I didn't want a 6 inch phone, and felt 5.7 was ridiculous as it was with the Note 3.
I wanted sd card storage.
I wanted the fastest GPU and CPU at this time.
I wanted a premium build.
I wanted good battery life.
I wanted WP 8.1 GDR1.
I wouldn't have minded a better camera but as I rarely have ever used a camera on a phone, it was totally a niche item.
I think I made a good choice considering Nokia couldn't offer me that combination and the M8 met most of my desired features.
Jealousy implies I have envy or hate towards something that that I can't get...When the M8 comes to At&t, I am capable of getting it if I wanted it. I don't want it...so I am trying to figure out where does Jealousy come in at.
Furthermore, it is a bit hypocritical. It's one thing if it is WP VS Android or WP vs IOS...but not okay with WP VS WP
Makes perfect sense<3(no, not really. That is just ludicrous).
Please do not speak for me as if we are on familiar terms with one another
I believe the Moderator already stated that we should not be making this personal<3
Though you do have a slight point. In truth, I wish Nokia could've just taken over WIndows Phone. Not so much because I am a Purist but it is obvious they were held back by microsoft and did/added features the base software lacked. I truly wish Nokia could've then used Windows Phone and made it the way they wanted it to be. I am sure it would be great.
Unfortunately that did not happen. I am not opposed to Any other OEM making Windows Phone. I actually strongly support companies like Blu, Huaweii, and a couple of those others who recently added devices to the Portfolio.
Furthermore, I do have to point out the fact that
I did want a 6 Inch phone....And the 5 inch icon/930 would suffice for me. I am glad I was among the first to get the first Phablet for WP last year.
Sd Storage is highly irrelevant to me...Provided the phone has at least 32 GB storage. That's why I have 330 GB of Onedrive storage to save stuff for me.
The fastest GPU/CPU is highly irrelevant...Again this is not Android. Though if it gives you something to feel great about, then don't let me take that one from you
The Icon/930 and 1520 are Premium devices
If people can call a Samsung Premium, then a Nokia has to be premium as well.
My battery life on the 1520 is far larger so I have great battery life
I have 8,1 GRD1 with DP
and I got a Better Camera....By a long shot<3
I also have SD storage
So aside from the Screen size(which i understand), Aside from the Speakers & the IR Blaster(which are just as niche as the camera you called Niche LOL)...my 1520 is quite as capable as your M8
Does it make it better? No not necessarily. It just means it is just as capable and if you take out Nokia Cameras, it still is a capable device to the M8 while having the backing of an OEM who actually has done something for the platform
There is no need to make this into a debate or war of devices. I am sorry that you are unable to accept criticisms, I truly am. But nothing I've said is false. My opinion yes, but i made factual statements as well.
Feel free to life your M8 to the Gods and be happy with your purchase, but let's stop calling people Jealous