Well today I have come across 3 stories claiming the up and coming Mobile World Conference will be a great time for Microsoft, with Steve Ballmer revealing Windows Mobile 7 and the possible announcement of a RIM buyout…? Yes, I know we have heard the rumors before but why would a company like RIM, with their superior technology and more valuable stock, allow itself to be taken over? 3 sources are writing this morning.

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Report claims Microsoft keen on buying BlackBerry maker; Ballmer to host press conference at Mobile World Congress.

Microsoft, which is in danger of being forgotten in the smartphone market, could choose the “if you can’t beat them, buy them” option, following a report claiming it is eyeing an acquisition of RIM.

All Things Digital reported this week that multiple sources at Microsoft have said their outspoken CEO Steve Ballmer has repeatedly expressed interest in buying the BlackBerry maker.

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According to the blog AllThingsD, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has repeatedly talked about his interest in buying RIM, say the blog’s multiple unnamed sources. The combo makes sense given both companies’ strong presence in the enterprise market

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Insiders also speculate we’ll hear – or perhaps it’s more like they’re gleefully awaiting – the announcement of a RIM acquisition. All Things Digital says its Microsoft sources say Ballmer is wide open to the idea. (Interestingly, they say he has no interest in Palm.)

So, just more rumors as we have seen in the past? Or more wishful thinking on the part of Microsoft?…weigh in leave a comment.