The blogosphere is churning with RIM rumors as analysts stirred up controversy (and stock prices) this week when they posited that conditions were right for Microsoft to acquire the Blackberry maker. Even without this latest speculation, RIM has been dominating the news on several fronts.

RIM Round Up:

- Commentary: RIM is on top

- RIM's market share is 40%

- Study: Half of new smartphone users are using the Blackberry

- Remember rumors about the AppleBerry?