Originally Posted by
trelawrence I don't think RIM needs to keep up with the frenetic pace of Android.
For one, Android is a what I call a variant market. When it comes to "high-end" Android devices, what some may see as several new handsets being released is truly one basic model with staggered releases across the carriers. When you check the specs of some of the superphones, they are not that different. Even across generations, the upgrades may or may not be tangible. For instance, I don't consider the new EVO 3D a serious upgrade from my EVO 4G.
Now, I think RIM should ignore all that, and focus on quality hardware. They need to spur third-party development of the ecosystem via app creation, and also figure out ways to increase mindshare. One big aspect that I think will help with this (that some BB vets will sneer at) is a secure push towards cloud computing.
Or, just take the consumer part of the business as a positive byproduct of a renewed focus on Enterprise.