Windows Phone Thoughts: Sprint Releases Survey Results, 48% Want Ringtones

"Sprint has released the results of the Sprint U.S. Consumer Wireless Usage Study, a US wide survey of wireless phone users. The findings show that more than half of American wireless phone subscribers (56 percent) rely on their mobile phones for features such as cameras, clocks, calendars, messaging, music and as a substitute flashlight for seeing in dark places. Nearly two-thirds of respondents (63 percent) said they would use their wireless phone to retrieve maps or directions. Cameras remain popular with wireless users, with 55 percent expressing interest in the product. Walkie-talkies and ring tones are also popular with consumers, each cited by 48 percent and Internet access garnered 43 percent interest."

Sprint has relased their study results finding that, among other things, 48% of users are interested ring tones, which is more than those who cared about Internet Access, gaming, or taking pictures of pets & celebrations. Again, I am annoyed at the (apparently still strong) percentage of the US population that values an utterly stupid feature so highly. When I select a ringtone, I select something that is clear to hear, and fairly generic as I figure, the less people know about my taste in music, the better (Anyone know the song my ringer comes from?). What are you opinions on this? Should ring tones be as high a priority for mobile users in general? Why are they - is it simply a lack of education or concern over other possible uses? :roll: