Like Apple, Nokia wants their early N8 prototype back too
Summary: A lost iPhone was stolen a couple weeks ago and now it seems someone took an N8 prototype who was not supposed to have it and slammed it for the early software build it was running. Nokia wants their device back, but may not have the US police at their disposal.
I wrote about the new Nokia N8 announcement this morning and have to honestly say I am more excited about this device than the new iPhone. I mentioned this review of a prototype (Google translated link) that was previewed a few days ago and for some reason is being used by a bunch of US press and bloggers as truth that the N8 will suck. Folks, this is an early prototype and as we all know Nokia does major work on the software prior to, and even after, release of the product so you cannot judge a device coming out in several months running software at this time and please do not prejudge the N8 too early. Granted, it may end up disappointing many people, but it isn't fair to burn a device running early software. Similar to the stolen iPhone episode, Nokia posted that they want their prototype back too please.
In the past, Nokia has released devices too early before the software was ready and this wasn't made more apparent than with the Nokia N97 last year. The hardware was good, but the software was limited and it wasn't until a few months later that a good software build was released. It sounds like Nokia is not going to make that mistake this year with the N8 and is thoroughly testing it out to make sure users get a solid experience.
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"stolen" iPhone?
as everything I have seen, the phone was lost--and
attempted to be returned, as well, before Gizmodo
obtained, reviewed and finally returned the phone
to apple. I don't see where "stolen" comes into
that at all.
Attempted to be returned, I don't think so
not what giz reported.
in the bar actually called apple and was
rebuffed, as apple did not believe that he had
a prototype iphone. they also report that the
phone was wiped overnight giving the finder no
way to get any other contact information from
it.
after giz obtained it they telephoned the guy
who lost it and spoke to him about giving it
back, and did return it after getting the
written confirmation from apple that it did
indeed belong to them.
nothing about this seems improper to me,
assuming it is true.
"after giz obtained it they telephoned the guy..."
Sorry, lots of holes in this story.
Anyway, by California law, even if you find something, you can't just turn
around and sell it as if it were yours. Once you do that, it becomes theft.
Even worse, there is a civil law in California regarding trade secrets.
Gizmodo has openly put a bounty on Apple prototypes, none of which
could be obtained legally. They have clearly stated that they are willing
to buy stolen property, and, in this case, it seems they did.
apparently
facebook app before it was wiped, and giz had the
resources to track him down.
as far as California law goes, I wonder how it
affects this issue that Apple reps told the finder
that this was not their phone, was a fake chinese
knock off, and good day? They literally disowned
the phone at that point.
The bar tender? Get real.
morning, the phone was bricked and he could not get in to the phone.
As for giving it to the bar tender? Get real. Having known several and
listening to their stories, what idiot would even think of doing that? I am
sorry, turning it into the bar tender would show serious brain damage. I
have found, for the most part, bar tenders are very profit motivated and
will take advantage of situations in a heartbeat.
The bar's owner. That might be a much better idea (or even calling the
bar back).