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@richardanelson000, I think this was very true prior to the iPhone's introduction in its home market. However, with this ecosystem experience and bundled gaming capability, the whole market has responded to a much more demanding US consumer potential. Along with Google's Android entry, I think the US market has long since turned this corner and will continue to have a significant influence on both ecosystem development and hardware. Frankly, Nokia missed the US train...though it does retain the capability to reenter the US foray over time. Near-field, payment capabilities, and other value added security and convenience factors will gain momentum in the US; technologies in which Nokia is very strong and where other markets have already well integrated solutions (e.g.: Japan). I think Nokia's approach remains compelling but will depend on the success of Qt/Webkit developments and ecosystem integration efforts. It's UI strategy seems well in hand for a huge comeback and its hardware and OS capabilities remain top-notch.
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