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12-30-2011 , 12:57 AM

Scottyy

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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398070,00.asp

"In a blog post, Kindel said Windows Phone has failed because Microsoft has alienated both phone makers and wireless carriers, two groups that Google has done a good job courting with its Android OS. With its tight hardware spec and rigid upgrade policy, Microsoft is limiting carriers' and manufacturers' freedom."

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12-30-2011 , 08:37 AM

Lucky LITE

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Easy as 2 changes made and then they're a player in the mobile phone market. Softy won't change for no man!

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12-31-2011 , 01:50 AM

maxtower

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He forgot to mention that Android was available before the stylus-free version of windows and doesn't cost manufacturers anything. The only reason for a manufacturer to use Windows over Android now is to differentiate their platform from all the low cost android phones, but it doesn't seem consumers are demanding that.

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