Originally Posted by
GadgetFreak
Ok course, the big difference is that if you wanted an IRiver or something you would have to go out and find it. If you want a smartphone from anyone but ATT you walk into the store and are presented with an array of them. And they already sell a lot of them.
Um, I had to buy my Nokia E61i sight unseen.
I couldn't demo the product in the SF Bay Area.
I waited until it was available through a more well-known site, buy.com, than ordering from an eBay seller.
I think even iRiver sold at Best Buy. Creative definitely. Some of the lesser known Korean brands, maybe not.
Over time, Best Buy and other retailers probably went to iPod and iPod accessories (which carry the real margins) as well as go with more aggresive Sandisk Sansa.
I don't know how much the Meizu will be but isn't the LG Prada like $800 unlocked? I don't know the specs. of hand but even if they're better, I will venture to guess that iPhone will have a UI which appeals to more people than either the Meizu or Prada.