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To: Eric L who wrote (10071)	3/25/2001 1:10:27 PM
From: Mephisto	Respond to of 34857

No doubt about it! Nokia will have to fight to keep its top spot. Still, I've been amazed at how quickly Nokia can move into a market. Since the main headquarters are in Finland, psychologically, the company seems so far away from the US, especially the western US. Yet, Nokia can move into these markets very, very quickly. The company remains flexible and that should help. Also, I continue to count on Nokia's marketing savvy. They are good. And so are their products! Brand-name recognition is very important. It will be a tough fight but I expect the company will do well because management never seems to take anything for granted. Fortunately, top management doesn't seem to be hung up about their ego like some top executives at US firms, who spend part of their time, telling subscribers to publications like Wired how smart they were as kids and how wonderful they are as adults. Bad sign!!! Fortunately, Nokia hasn't succumbed to hubris, and it could have. "Including the latest features doesn't guarantee those products will sell, or that they're ready for the market, Bryant said." I agree. I hope Nokia hasn't forgotten about the low-end of the market. The US consumer feels squeezed at the moment. And, as you probably know, consumer confidence here last month was the lowest it has been in 7 years. Yet, consumer confidence in Europe is higher even though unemployment is higher. Interesting! Thanks for the information. I don't understand the technical stuff, but I appreciate your post. Best Wishes, Mephisto

To: Eric L who wrote (10071)	3/25/2001 1:48:37 PM
From: 49thMIMOMander	Respond to of 34857

Lets hope they keep their inventories and margins under (version) control, Nokia needs (healthier) sparring partners after Ericsson and Motorola handed over their towels. This is (of course) only common sense from the operator's point of view if they cannot see a future monopol even for themselves, but maybe even unbundled handset markets. Ilmarinen. That is, the question of constructive and destructive competition, just like in auctions. Seems the US GSM market will be really sizzling hot, maybe more exciting than well scripted sports??