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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
Do you think Microsoft and HTC have finally figured out a formula that will stem the growth of RIM?
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From what I've heard, RIM is the only one who builds ALL their devices to conform to a high level security clearance spec. Consequently many government departments and government contractors can only use Blackberries. Otherwise security personnel would have to able to differenciate between the ABC Model 123 basic PDA and the ABC Model 123a PDA phone with digital camera, etc.
So while you and I might switch to an HTC - if we can get it for $99 on a cheap plan - there is a larger customer base willing to pay premium $$$ that will keep RIM in the money for quite some time.