[timmy t]

If the ecosystem/platform/OS is being launched simultaneously all throughout the world, why am I seeing different hours in the countdown clock depending on the website I see it on?

[simu31]

Because it's not an official RIM clock on the different websites. Also, in their press release announcing the launch on January 30th they didn't (from what I could see) give a time for the event...
In other words, different websites are guessing different start times for the event.

Or at least that would be my guess

Si.

[timmy t]

Oh, I thought it was official.

[bluetroll]

i wish i could put myself in a crygenic freezer and wake up 9AM on Jan 30!

[03_CTD]

i wish i could put myself in a crygenic freezer and wake up 9AM on Jan 30!

Then back in the freezer for another 4-6 weeks until you can actually purchase the phone?