On 12 Sep 2013 11:29, "Pete Smout" <<a href="mailto:smoutpete@gmail.com">smoutpete@gmail.com</a>> wrote: > > [snip] > I agree, $700 is a lot for untested software, I would happily install alongside Android, even at beta test stage, but I will not pay a months rent for the privalige! I hope the project lives on but feel that a major error of judgment was made setting the price point, and perhaps a tie in with manufacturer / service provider was a better route to take. > I don't know anyone who buys their handset, they are bundled up with their service contract. > Umm, me. I haven't bought a handset on contract for more than 5 years now. I have a SIM-only contract with 3, and got my last few handsets from amazon or eBay. There are about a dozen others in my office who do the same. But then we are gadget geeks! Neil