It may be a preposterous argument, no doubt but I find it to be amusing that people will pay for cripple ware. I won't.
As far as flashing the firmware, it needs to be unlocked. Just like the N75 had to be unlocked before the product code could be changed, and the firmware updated via NSU.
Where we will run in to a major problem is Nokia putting out updates for the N95. As if they aren't already, but the problem will be just like it was with the N75 and E62. All but completely removed from NSU. Classy, Nokia/AT&T.
As far as the iPod, Zune Argument, I own an iPod 5th Gen. It sits and collects dust. It was given to me, so whatever. That's why I have my N95. :)
Well, the main reason being, I like having something different.
The second reason, which is equal to the first reason is; AT&T will cripple the N95 to the point of no return. Just like they crippled the Nokia N75, and the Nokia E62. At that point, you have everyone complaining that the N95 will be a piece of junk. Which, if AT&T picks it up, subsidizes it, and fills it full of bloatware, it won't be worth a damn.
I paid 499.99 for my N95-3. I don't want to see it depreciate and sell for 199.99, with a $50.00 MIR.
"I'm in the market for a new phone and money isn't a limitation. I'm also not partial to any particular US carrier, but here are some of the features I'd like to have: WiFi, GPS, good coverage in lots of places, push Gmail (a must!), physical keyboard (a must!), a touchscreen, decent battery life and a relatively slim body. And please, nothing that has a fruit logo on it. No offense to the fruit fans, though. Thanks!"
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Strange. Maybe just a kink.