[zero157h7]

I don't know. Considering that HTC makes 80% of Windows mobile devices, they are making android powered devices, the fact that they are packaging opera with devices, and had Google Maps in the original European TF3D and not Live search, HTC may have more power of control than you think.

I prefer to relate it to the issue that was mentioned by someone in another thread that 3.5 mm jacks are a source of problems and if you have it via usb then that is one less port to worry about your warranty program having to cover, thereby reducing cost.

Oh and if that MS were really forcing that issue I would think we would not be getting an adapter for 3.5mm jacks with our devices.