In a way, I actually agree with this statement. Here's my reasoning: RIM's main manufacturing plant is in Waterloo Ontario. They also have a plant in Dallas, Hungary and Mexico. They offer good wages and excellent working conditions. That's more than I can say for Apple and Foxconn.
Just this morning a person in RIM management told me the costs on RIM devices are typically higher because they stay away from unfair labor practices.
That means a lot to me. The humane and ethical treatment of human beings trumps everything, including performance and features.
I have an iPhone 4 (I waited outside a Rogers store all night to be one of the first to have one in my city) but with what I read is going on at Foxconn, I can't support Apple anymore.
Just this morning a person in RIM management told me the costs on RIM devices are typically higher because they stay away from unfair labor practices.
That means a lot to me. The humane and ethical treatment of human beings trumps everything, including performance and features.
I have an iPhone 4 (I waited outside a Rogers store all night to be one of the first to have one in my city) but with what I read is going on at Foxconn, I can't support Apple anymore.