Originally Posted by
Rickroller I believe .214 HAS gone official now, and .225 is the latest leaked version. You must be new to RIM cuz this is how it usually gets done. Multiple leaked versions get tested out before they officially make it happen. I'm sure that if alot of stores are still demo'ing a non-.214 version, then it very well could be hurting their sales, as .214 has clearly turned the phone into a great one.
Your best bet is to become a regular to this site, and always keep your eyes open for the latest and greatest leaked versions to become available, and either test them out for yourself, or see what others think before you try it. Eventually the leaks will slow to a trickle, and if your always just waiting for RIM to make it "official" your potentially missing out.
Most people i know, whether they have BB's, iP's, or any other type of phone don't even know about updates etc. They just toil along with problems on the phone until they get a new one. If i mention to someone that i'm running a hybrid OS on my phone, they give me that "deer in the headlights" look, and i just laugh.