Nokia Chases Blogger To Recover N8 Prototype

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.'"

Comments

Did they pay off the Russian authorities?

[Joe The Dragon]

Did they pay off the Russian authorities?

As that how things get done in Russia.

Re:Did they pay off the Russian authorities?

[Haffner]

Incorrectly modded troll. That really IS how things are done. When the police pull you over, you pay them before you start discussing the ticket, and then possibly pay them again. That is how Russia works.

Re:Did they pay off the Russian authorities?

[Jurily]

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.

Re:Did they pay off the Russian authorities?

[thegarbz]

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.

Stupid Swede

[Anonymous Coward]

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

[dnaumov]

An individual comes into an unauthorized posession of a development prototype.
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

[Kenshin]

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"?

[MobileTatsu-NJG]

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)

[Anonymous Coward]

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

[shutdown -p now]

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:Planned "leak"?

[toadlife]

I smell cover-up, karma whoring techniques.

With all the trolls that Anonymous Coward dude posts, I don't think his karma is going anywhere.