Nokia not innovative

Nokia not innovative

I am a fan of Nokia mobile phones. I've always used Nokia
since my first phone: from the N2110, N3110, N8110 to finally the
N6110 and Communicator 9110.

Recently, Nokia launched three new models, the N8210, N8850
and the latest, the N7110. After observing these three models, I
did not find any "new" features, except for the size and price.
If Nokia claims to have new features called predictive text
input, a later version of Nokia 3210 already had it, or picture
message, again, a later version of Nokia Communicator 9110 had
it. As an Indonesian market leader, I can see no new innovations.

Unlike Nokia, Samsung will launch its new mobile phone which
has a MP3 capability very soon. MP3 enables users to download
songs from the internet and play it on the phone with CD quality.
That is innovative. Motorola is to launch a mobile phone with a
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), which is also innovative. Both
phone manufacturers are very technology-oriented and they can see
the latest trends in the market, which are the MP3 and PDA, and
therefore install the facilities in their phones.

In order to maintain its market share, I can see no other way
for Nokia except to be innovative and understand customers'
needs. Otherwise, users, even loyal longtime users, will be
forced to turn to other phones. With its human technology slogan,
Nokia should understand and serve users' needs by launching
various phones for users with different needs.

ADRIANUS HIYUNG TJUNG

Jakarta