Its been a long time since I have been excited about a handset, particularity a handset with an untried and test OS like Ubuntu Phone.However Ubuntu has a fantastic chance to really make it in the mobile space and that's because it truly is open.
Google have Android of course, and while Android is an open source you cant ignore that Google have started to tighten their grip on the platform. Something Samsung have started with from day one with Tizen and in some ways that's even more of an Trojan horse platform due to its horrendous list of partners. Apple too which force you to use all their guff even if you have no desire to.
Ubuntu on the other hand is as open as they come, no outside influence from a network provider to get you to buy, or because its under pinned by services that record your every move. Its here that I think Ubuntu will ultimately win over business and consumers, it needs the Blackberry effect in some ways to make it a stand out as an honest OS.
Meizu MX4
The spec list of the new Ubuntu phone is a real head turner, much better than the one that popped up in Europe which to be honest, a Moto G with a few whistles on - not something I want. Again come MWC the Meizu MX4 maybe seen as a little under powered but I'm sure it will pack enough punch to make the Ubuntu handset come alive. To be fair it was good as an Android phone anyway and would Ubuntu need all that power anyway ?? Who knows but the handset does have superb battery life, and a decent screen both important areas for me personally. Check out GSMarena's conclusion on the MX4 which was very positive.
So we really need a great push by developers to make this platform great and stand out - I haven't used the OS yet but I cant wait and hope someone will either send me one or I'm first in the queue to buy one. From whats been said about the little BQ handset, the devs really are taking it seriously.