Microsoft tried that with the Kin. The problem (at least one of the problems) was that it still cost as much as a real smartphone. Particularly, the monthly pl

Microsoft tried that with the Kin. The problem (at least one of the problems) was that it still cost as much as a real smartphone. Particularly, the monthly plans were still the same, which I think makes potential buyers pause and say something like: "If I'm going to be paying this much money per month, wouldn't it make sense to at least have the ability to use apps, even if I don't need them now".