[crenshaw]

A lot of people wondered why in the world would MS endorse a 4'7" phone (the HTC Titan). From people I know who work retail, including a cousin who works for ATT retail, people come into stores wanting either an iPhone or a smartphone.

The iPhone users are pretty set. Their kids have it, or they had one before, or their wife has one, or everyone tells them it is the best.

For people not set on iPhone, it sounds like the decision is often made in the store. And apparently big screens and thin phones area big deal. Android has dominated the retail presence. If WP can match the retail presence, it can probably start splitting some sales with Android.

[wccrawford]

I'm all for big screen, but 4 ft 7 inches is just too big. Titan is a good name for it. ;)

I suspect you mean 4.7" instead. :)

[laconian]

"Titan" indeed!