There are two key drivers here: 1) Smartphones will replace feature phones 2) Nokia still leads in feature phones in terms of ruggedness and reliability If m

There are two key drivers here: 1) Smartphones will replace feature phones 2) Nokia still leads in feature phones in terms of ruggedness and reliability If my wife is replacing her current Nokia, she'd certainly weigh towards Nokia. But she'd want something a little more current, as long as it is just as reliable. As nice touch phones are, the form factor required for finger interaction means it is not as convenient as a smaller phone. Symbian will continue to have a life for a very long time.