The Nokia X did not have 1 million pre-orders in China

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It looks like the news that the Nokia X achieved 1 million pre-orders in China is false.

RetailerJD.com set up a contest where participants could hit a �pre-order� button for a chance to win a Nokia X. The pre-orders didn't require you to register with the site or put any money down, which is not the norm for China.

This doesn't mean that the sales for the Nokia X will have difficulty reaching this number. The handset will be retailing for $100 unlocked, which is really cheap for a smartphone. Also given the fact that the X is Nokia's first Android smartphone, expect it to sell fairly well.

It doesn't change the fact that the numbers were fudged, or, at best, were misleading.

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- reader commentsmartin042068I the minds of the consumer MS/Nokia buyout is already done. Really, isn't the last month tying up loose ends and formality?

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Reply2014-03-16 13:55Mfx4SkydeLumia 520 or Nokia X ? They target different segment. For average user, Lumia 520 is more than enough. You can make phone calls, messaging, browse internet, check maps, take picture/video, watch movies, listen music, write office docs/spreadshe...

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