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Facebook Smartphone a Dumb Idea, Says Farhad Manjoo

Posted by timothy on from the it'd-have-to-have-a-pretty-fancy-gimmick dept.

beaverdownunder writes "Farhad Manjoo examines Facebook's rumoured entry into the smartphone market, concluding, 'So what would be the point in using the Facebook phone? Well, remember, it will be cheap. But so are lots of Android phones. If Facebook makes a phone, then, the device will necessarily spark a battle for the low end of the phone market, with each company offering ever-cheaper devices in the hopes of cashing in on some future advertising bonanza. If you're looking for a cheap, ad-heavy phone based on a dubious business model, you should rejoice. Otherwise, try to stifle your yawns.'"

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  1. Will it be easier to manage my farm? by sgraar · · Score: 5, Funny

    If so, I'm in.

    1. Re:Will it be easier to manage my farm? by spire3661 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Im just going to pretend you meant 'server farm'.

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    2. Re:Will it be easier to manage my farm? by flyneye · · Score: 4, Funny

      Server Farmville?

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  2. Duh by AmiMoJo · · Score: 4, Funny

    Facebook is making a phone because Facebook is a huge brand and people will buy it just because it has the Facebook logo on the case. The target market is clueless Facebook users, the same ones who click "yes" when asked if they would like the latest Zynga crap to invade their privacy and waste their time.

    Christ, Farhad Manjoo is thick.

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  3. Huh... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    I had Farhad Manjoo once. The doctor told me to stop jerking off so much and it went away.