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Charlie is torn: On the one hand, the Libyan rebels are victims being crushed by a totalitarian ruler; on the other hand, there should be limits on the degree to which foreign countries should meddle in domestic affairs they don't fully understand. It's a toughie, Charlie.

Reis isn't sure about whether the RIM playbook really offers a realistic competitor to the iPad: On the one hand, Apple has a strong first mover advantage and a name now synonymous with the tablet market; on the other hand, RIM offers secure email features attractive to business and a loyal existing fan base. How will buyers react in the long run?