But why would Nokia want a world-class handset operation when they just barely managed to offload theirs to a desperate buyer? (The brilliance of the "burning platform" Microsoft deal is that it made Ballmer emotionally attached to Nokia's phone business, thus giving Nokia an escape hatch.)
There's no money left in making cell phones today, unless you're Apple or Chinese. Even Samsung is having trouble. For a 2nd tier brand, it's a really expensive business to be in -- look at Sony and HTC.
There's no money left in making cell phones today, unless you're Apple or Chinese. Even Samsung is having trouble. For a 2nd tier brand, it's a really expensive business to be in -- look at Sony and HTC.