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Considering all of Finland is about the same population size as the metro area I live in (Metro Atlanta), I think this is irrelevant. Also considering Jolla's home is Finland I am sure they enjoy a pricing advantage or a sense of pride buying something made in Finland.

That being said I would really like to see an outsider come into the US and gain some marketshare.

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Why do people say this is irrelevant? Clearly the small population needs to be taken into consideration, but it is still an interesting point, and could be a sign of things to come or not. Since we all like to be prepared, I think it is something of interest to us here.

Pricing advantage no. Pride advantage, of course.

I would argue success in a home market may be a necessary but insufficient precondition to "relevance" (however one defines that). They've cleared that first hurdle. And that is to be applauded, I feel.

I wasnt sure about the pricing advantage, some would say we get one for iPhones in the US but others say we are paying for it by getting locked into 2 year contracts.

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