I think RIM knows what they're doing
Ever notice the constant buzz on the forums? How RIM has lost its way and is being left in the dust. Complaints abound: Outdated hardware, buggy software, lack of apps etc. Listening to all this chatter you would think RIM should throw in the towel and file for bankruptcy tomorrow! There's no doubt, RIM has lost ground in the smart phone market. But, considering how long they had the market almost all to themselves, you'd expect them to lose some ground once more players got in the game. Do people really expect RIM to completely abandon their business model and just start copying the "flavor of the month" phone(s)?
RIM built the smart-phone market on push email, enterprise security, excellent battery life, and manual keyboards. These innovations took "on the go" messaging to a whole new level. Without a doubt, the game has changed since then, but the core functions of a blackberry are still in high demand. Not everyone needs a big touch-screen, and a thousand apps. ****, I know BB users that have never used the camera or the browser! I'm sure RIM will be producing devices that are more Android/Apple like in the very near future. But, they shouldn't just start adding specs and features without considering what set them apart in the first place.
One thing is for sure though...
I've yet to find a phone that meets my needs as well as my Bold 9650!
IMHO, I think the future looks bright for RIM.