Because the N95 was far better than the first iPhone. But then Apple took strides forward from there while Nokia remained stagnant by not letting go of Symbian.

I disagree,

Windows Phone 8 is about to drop which will bring a change in the underlying core to match that of Windows 8. Once this is done you are going to have a platform like no other on the market as your PC, Tablet, Phone and possible console will all be the same underneath one thing that people forget is that behind Nokia is Microsoft.

While it may be cool to bash Microsoft people forget that they still have a ridiculous amount of money and can afford to prop or buy Nokia. Microsoft are not stupid and their one major weakness against Apple is that they do not control the hardware, which Apple use to an extremely effective advantage.

My prediction is you will see Nokia being purchased by Microsoft and used as the hardware arm for Tablets and Phones. I also predict a much larger market share for Windows Phone, but not until after the release of Windows Phone 8 which will have much better platform features including better cloud syncing (even though its cloud integration is already miles ahead) and better platform services like unlimited music for a fixed fee per month. Essentially we are going to see the same change we did from the XBox to the XBox360

As for people claiming Apple, Google, or Microsoft will win hands down. Remember it is competition that drives innovation. None of these companies innovate in the space were they are the market leader. The best outcome would be all 3 platforms do well (and hopefully we see more).

@dean: that depends on the licensing costs… it seems now that an OEM will have to pay around $85 for licensing Windows RT. That will push the cost higher than competing Apple/Android devices…

Dean, also I completely agree with your last paragraph.

who do you choose?

I’m so happy that a film was able to make you more enlightened than the rest of us!

I assume you audit every purchase you make?

Agreed Alan! Can’t see why your getting thumbs down (journal trolls) if all consumers had an insight and purchased accordingly these giant company’s would running scared of consumers not shareholders! But sadly it’s not the case…..

I dont know why you’re singling out Nokia? These minerals go into thousands of electronic goods, not just mobile phones! Think….. Laptops to Digital Cameras and everything from Pacemakers to Hearing Aids. Which companies by the way source “Ethical” raw materials? I doubt there are many, especially not any of the big players!

@Colin – I try to use HP when i can. @Cliff – I’m not trying to be more enlightened than the rest of you, and I don’t audit every purchase I make, but I try to shop ethically. The responsibility is on the consumer, in my opinion, as the manufacturers will follow our demands. @Ryan – Thanks. @John – I know other companies and every piece of technology uses these minerals, but i single out Nokia because that’s who the article is about.

Oh, and fr anybody interested in viewing how their technology provider fares in the global rankings, you can find some information here http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/content/company-rankings