Quote Originally Posted by monkeybrain20122 View Post
This was described as a "formula one" phone aimed at enthusiasts, the ordinary users are slow to adopt to new technology but once the idea catches on they will go for it if it has merits. If everyone takes your approach there will never be any new idea or new innovation because first (or second third) runs usually fails.
Have you ever seen someone with an OpenMoko? Me, neither. That was also promoted as a "phone aimed at enthusiasts," and it sells for about half the price of the proposed Edge.

Here's a review of projects intended to build an open-source phone. Even companies as large as Nokia and Intel were involved in these projects, but they have all fallen by the wayside.