for an apple forum there sure is a lot of blackberry's
Its because they LOVE Canadian products & services
lol.
well more than that its because their corporate email infrastructure is mostly based on BB's and also because lots of programs, like the iPhone are being specifically made for it - like stock information & such.
But to be truthful its all about the "status quo" - especially for those hooked on BBMessenger. Also "Switch Application" menu listing is app multi-tasking and there are so many documented help around the web that anyone can figure them out. Most importantly its the ONLY devices that allows the user to Upgrade the firmware or downgrade their firmware by THEMSELVES even if its direct from their OWN provider or another Provider or from RIM that is FULLY supported by warranty!!! And their updates are VERY frequent - at least once/month up to 3times per month [something I hope Symbian-Foundation OS gives to Nokia/SE/Samsung/LG/Lenovo/etc when it ships October this year].
Email is STILL the best - with NOC - on the BlackBerry for consumers or customers but there are limitations. For BIS/Consumer based accounts that most users probably would care about or even think they would need until told/shown.
Plus its the subsidized pricing on SO MANY wireless carriers around the world that ... well what you pay up front - so little - for ownership means the cost is staggard monthly, most like this subsidized pricing.