> This is an acquisition that arguably puts Microsoft mobile capabilities above that of Google's, and closest to Apple's.
Man.. What have you been smoking?
> They're getting industry veterans with great design talent
Who consistently failed to exceed 3% of market share.
> They're acquiring proven channels to access global markets.
Very low-margin markets.
> Both Nokia and Microsoft have been floundering in the mobile space recently; neither have had any real explosive successes. Together they might make some really compelling offerings.
According to your logic, two bricks tied together float better than one.
Man.. What have you been smoking?
> They're getting industry veterans with great design talent
Who consistently failed to exceed 3% of market share.
> They're acquiring proven channels to access global markets.
Very low-margin markets.
> Both Nokia and Microsoft have been floundering in the mobile space recently; neither have had any real explosive successes. Together they might make some really compelling offerings.
According to your logic, two bricks tied together float better than one.