There is a rumor that Samsung is considering buying Research In Motion. It seems Microsoft and Nokia took a pass, losing interest after the declining role of Blackberry products in the cell phone and tablet markets. Amazon was another rumored buyer, but that fell through as well. One article says RIM is greatly overestimating their value. I agree. Regardless, it makes sense to start negotiations on the high end and work down.
Recently, CNET published a story saying RIM hired Goldman Sachs to help them field potential buyers. It makes sense, and it's the right time. RIM has nothing but a slow decline to look forward to. Their newest products are just a repeat of the same old stuff. If you've had one Blackberry, you've really had them all. They do not command development or attention like they used to, and businesses are flooding to Android phones because they mesh well with the Google palate of services. Google has theoretically secured email and file sharing enough that a modest operator can control access and get the full benefit from the free options. The exceptions are few and far between, and they aren't buying Blackberry phones.
It's sad. We all saw it coming, but I take no joy in watching Blackberry fall through. They brought about a lot of changes and was a gateway to the smart phone lifestyle. But they failed to evolve and stay on top, so their time is nearing an end.
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