Nokia Chases Blogger To Recover N8 Prototype 122
boris writes "Nokia has approached Russian authorities to retrieve its N8 prototype from blogger Eldar Murtazin, in a case similar to Apple iPhone 4/Gizmodo fiasco. In its official blog, Nokia said, 'we formally requested the return of all unauthorized Nokia property from Mr. Murtazin and he declined to respond. As a result, we have contacted the Russian authorities to assist us in the return of all unauthorized Nokia property.'"
Did they pay off the Russian authorities? (Score:4, Insightful)
Did they pay off the Russian authorities?
As that how things get done in Russia.
Re:Did they pay off the Russian authorities? (Score:3, Insightful)
Stupid Swede (Score:1, Insightful)
Russians never give back. We steal, yes, of course, but this is not a crime. It is the Russian way.
This is a non-story (Score:2, Insightful)
Nokia politely asks said invidividual to return their property.
Individual does not respond.
Nokia involves the authorities.
I am failing to find a story in all this.
Re:This is a non-story (Score:4, Insightful)
An individual comes into an unauthorized posession of a development prototype.
Apple politely asks said invidividual to return their property.
Individual responds dickishly.
Apple involves the authorities.
Replace a few words, and there's plenty of story. What makes Nokia so different?
Re:Planned "leak"? (Score:3, Insightful)
IMHO there's been way too many leaks lately. I smell covered-up, underground marketing techniques.
IMHO there's been way too many accusations of underground marketing. I smell cover-up, karma whoring techniques.
Re:This is a non-story (how it actually happend) (Score:1, Insightful)
The individual did not ask apple if they wanted it back. But the truth shouldn't get in the way of a good apple bash
Re:Legit concern (Score:4, Insightful)
The guy isn’t just a blogger apparently he also describes himself as a consultant to the mobile industry.
"Describes himself" is very apt here. The guy is very well known in RuNet, and is largely the laughing stock of the industry and people interested in it. His "consultancy" is a single-man company where he is a senior (and only) consultant, and its only known outlet is his blog. He is also quite famous for making incorrect and downright laughable predictions.
Re:Did they pay off the Russian authorities? (Score:4, Insightful)
As a US tourist, couldn't I just poke the cop in the chest and say "Back off Ivan, we won the cold war!" ?
Smart people don't insult people with weapons, especially not in countries where human life has never been a priority.
Comment removed (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Did they pay off the Russian authorities? (Score:4, Insightful)
As a US tourist , couldn't I just poke the cop in the chest and say "Back off Ivan, we won the cold war!" ?
Smart people don't insult people with weapons, especially not in countries where human life has never been a priority.
For a bit of context I highlighted the critical parts of both your statements.