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I don't think apps have a major impact on purchasing factor for the general public. I would imagine that the most important web properties would already have Windows clients.

I feel the real reason is that the hardware so far has been really bland and nothing catches your attention. The Lumia has a fresh design that could kickstart the 'wow' factor.

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The fresh design is straight from N9, which has been selling quite well in the limited markets where Nokia released it. And N9 reviews are also great, in the tune of the best phone you'll never be able to buy.

Apparently Windows Phone 7 is also quite good, but I wonder if it still is good enough to compete in an iOS-and-Android world. Maybe if Nokia and Microsoft pour enough money there.

How about the mobile start-ups here, do you have any WP7 app plans?

That and availability of phones. I only got a WP7 phone because it was available free as part of my two-year upgrade cycle. Once more of those models are available to the general public I imagine more people will start to use WP7.

Not saying it will ever overtake iPhone or Android, but it could certainly start to pick up more market share now that Nokia is using it.

If you don't already have a smartphone (the majority), then I think apps don't matter as much.

I have an investment in some of my apps -- even if they were available in WP7 (or had an equivalent), I need a migration tool for the data. Each app I install is a little bit more lock-in.

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