lma | # 771 | 2011-06-23, 09:52 | Report

I don't get it. If one wants to run Android apps why not just get an Android device? They are available right now in a wide range of form factors, hardware capabilities and price points.

danramos | # 772 | 2011-06-23, 10:00 | Report

Well, while I understand what you're saying and likely agree generally, what's wrong with adding one more device to that varied landscape? More importantly, if you're more comfortable with the N9's interface and hardware, it gives you THAT plus the wide library of Android apps to get things done while you're waiting for native apps to develop. I don't see anything wrong with it at all, even if you could go out and get a dedicated device based on Android. The more the better, really, especially if you're a commercial developer.

Jedibeeftrix | # 773 | 2011-06-23, 10:02 | Report

here is my conundrum:

The N9 product page does not list the UK as a target market, alongside quite a few other western european nations as well as the US.

A Nokian on Nokia Conversations has said that the N9 will still be available in those markets through third parties.

Will the N9 be available on contract in the UK if the UK is not a target market?

Anyone who can answer this will earn my undieing gratitude.

erendorn | # 774 | 2011-06-23, 10:08 | Report

Sure, why would anyone wish for A + B when they can already have B?? Makes no sense lol.

zlatokosi | # 775 | 2011-06-23, 10:08 | Report

Nokia is done, finished, finito, valmis with spending money on the N9 (except for mandatory support and warranty, and perhaps a few ads).

There will be no Alien Dalvik on the N9.

Perhaps some Android developers might port their apps with it, but due to the small market size, I doubt it. Look how many apps were ported with AD to the N900 (hint: 0).

Besides, Nokia is WP7 from now on. Why would they even think of doing that?

XceeD | # 776 | 2011-06-23, 10:09 | Report

Is the embedded youtube player seen on that page their HTML5 player?

jakiman | # 777 | 2011-06-23, 10:13 | Report

I sure am. I just had zero time all day today. Hope to finish it by the weekend now.

afaq | # 778 | 2011-06-23, 10:50 | Report

I am not worried about this. Nokia might not list them as countries in a drop down list but that means little right now. It must have to do with Nokia closing their stores and providing a direct shop to customers. I believe they will use operators to sell the device - 3rd Party approach. No way would they leave the most profitable markets in europe out of a new device, especially a premium (haha) device as the N9.

Dave999 | # 779 | 2011-06-23, 10:51 | Report

Where? I cant find it...

Jedibeeftrix | # 780 | 2011-06-23, 10:55 | Report

yes, i hadn't realised that most of the non-listed countries were also the same countries that will have the local-nokia retail branch closed.

so yes, i too am hopeful for carrier subsided N9 contracts.