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To: Lahcim Leinad who wrote (117821)	9/14/2011 3:01:50 PM
From: Doren	3 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213177

> That’s why capturing the younger demo, the first time smartphone buyer, is key to sustaining growth in this highly competitive space. That's why I'm here. We are focused, people who work for companies like Forbes are not necessarily. He makes a key mistake. Yes younger people are important, but they are also probably more flexible particularly when it comes to phones. They constantly compare. On Macs and PCs they are way flexible. I'm amazed people fail to understand how absolutely gigantic India, China and Brazil et al are going to be in the smart phone market. Way more important. People might not be able to afford both a phone and a computer in those countries. They can get by without a computer but not without a phone. So they will buy smart phones as a compromise. Even a small percentage of the markets of these countries will be huge.

To: Lahcim Leinad who wrote (117821)	9/16/2011 2:49:49 PM
From: HerbVic	1 Recommendation Respond to of 213177

He makes a valid point. One does tend to stick with what one has already learned, especially when it comes to complex multifunction devices. However, let's see how that plays out as Android feels the effects of the patent wars on its functionality. Will those tender young minds embrace Google's completely new OS due to be revealed before the end of the year? Will they grow tired of the inherent flaws within a totally unregulated app market? Both my son and daughter started out on the Android because the upfront costs were minimal. Daughter has sent 3 phones back, and can't wait until her current contract is over and the iPhone entry price comes down. Son almost bought an iPhone, was intent on buying an iPhone, until a phone store clerk sold him back into a Droid based on a "clever design" ruggedized case and a 14 day no strings trial period. Then like any busy working stiff, he let the time lapse, saying all the while how much he needed to get rid of the thing and get the iPhone as intended. I think the ample Android market share is going to be toast as soon as Apple introduces a phone with minimal upfront costs. There is just nothing compelling about the product, other than the price, to produce loyalty.