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Microsoft eyeing RIM takeover amidst economic meltdown?

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2008-10-10 19:49:33 by Will Park in IntoMobile
Microsoft eyeing RIM for takeover Theres no denying that the current economic trade winds on Wall Street are blowing towards greater and greater losses as investors scramble for cash in this credit-strapped market. But, the meltdown in trading markets around the globe isnt all bad news. For some (companies with the cash reserves to take action),...
 
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Is Microsoft Looking Capitalize In RIMs Stock Price Tumble?

2008-10-10 12:08:26 by Robb Dunewood in RIMarkable
 
...Microsoft may be looking to buy Research in Motion. This year is a little different because RIMs stock price spiraling downward Canacoccord Adams analyst, Peter Misek, says that he is fairly certain that Microsoft has a standing offer to buy RIM at $50 a share. The stock is currently at $59.03 and if it drops another 30%, which in normal...
 
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Microsoft To Buy RIM?

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2008-10-10 10:12:23 by Editor in Ubergizmo
...Microsoft to ponder over its options as it aims to remain relevant against Google and Apple. Word has it should RIM drop below the $40 mark, Microsoft might step in and make a $50 bid per share. It would change the handset landscape entirely if that were to happen, since Microsoft would then have very strong capability to challenge the iPhone...
 
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Unlikely Rumor Says Microsoft Contracting Toshiba Venture For Xbox 360 Blu-Ray Drive [Rumor]

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2008-10-10 01:00:00 by Elaine Chow in Gizmodo
...Microsoft denying any plans to develop a Blu-Ray drive for the Xbox 360 at least a million times now, rumors are surfacing that the company's already made one and just needs to decide on a release date. If X-bit Labs is to be believed, a joint-venture between Toshiba and Samsung has been contracted to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives...
 
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Is Microsoft finally close to snatching up RIM?

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2008-10-10 09:33:00 by Darren Murph in Engadget
...Microsoft] has a standing offer to buy [RIM] at $50 a share." If you'll recall, RIM's stock sat at $148 per share just four months ago, and now, it's hovering around $60. As expected, Microsoft had no comment on the report, but don't be surprised to see something go down if Wall Street keeps hemorrhaging Via Electronista ] Read | Permalink |...
 
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Microsoft announces new 360 bundles for the holidays

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2008-10-10 16:06:58 by Conner Flynn in SlipperyBrick
Microsoft isnt messing around this holiday season. They want consoles in homes. They dropped the price on all Xbox 360 SKUs a few months ago, and it just got better. Microsoft has announced that later this month the new 360s will hit store shelves with some free games included With the $199 Arcade, youll get 6 games, which includes SEGA...
 
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Microsoft Confirms New 360 Bundles For The Holidays

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2008-10-10 12:21:57 by Luke Anderson in OhGizmo!
...Microsoft is really pulling out all of the stops for this holiday season. First, they dropped the price on all Xbox 360 SKUs a few months back, and now theyre planning on sweetening the deal. Once the new 360s hit stores later this month, youll be getting some free games. Who doesnt like getting free games If you pick up the cheaper $199...
 
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Xbox Slim: The Console Microsoft Didn't Slow Down to Make [Mods]

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2008-10-10 09:11:00 by Mark Wilson in Gizmodo
...Microsoft launched the Xbox, they didn't have any intention of releasing an Xbox Lite or Xbox Slim. Instead, they went straight for the next generation with the 360. Meanwhile, one modder, caught in retro Xbox fandom, had to create a fantastic Xbox Slim of his own. Reduced by almost 2 inches in length, width and height, the Xbox Slim has a...
 
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Microsoft Goes Open, Won't Sue Open Source Developers Either [Microsoft]

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2008-02-21 11:49:39 by matt buchanan in Gizmodo
...Microsoft is going to play nice with open source. They've laid out for new interoperability principles for their biggest products: Vista, Office 2007, Server 2008 (plus some more bizzy wares) and " all future versions of these products ." Their new get-along principles are "ensuring open connections; promoting data portability; enhancing...
 
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