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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD
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		STREET 1:		295 PHILLIP ST
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      <p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated October 18, 2004
 (&#147;RIM CFO To Present at Lehman Brothers Investor Meeting&quot;)</FONT></p>
<p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated October 18, 2004
 (&#147;RIM Previews New BlackBerry Hanheld For WLAN Networks&quot;)</FONT></p>


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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>RIM CFO TO PRESENT AT
LEHMAN BROTHERS INVESTOR MEETING </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><I>Waterloo, Canada</I> &#150; Dennis
Kavelman, Chief Financial Officer at Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM),
will present at the Lehman Brothers Investor Meeting in New York City on Monday, October
18, 2004. The presentation, which is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, will be available via live audio webcast on RIM&#146;s website and can be
accessed by logging on at <U>www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml</U>. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Research In Motion
(RIM) </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Research In Motion is a leading
designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide
mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and
services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and
solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS
messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad
array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services
with wireless connectivity. RIM&#146;s portfolio of award-winning products, services and
embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include
the BlackBerry&reg; wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld&#153; product line,
software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements.
Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or
www.blackberry.com. </FONT></P>

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<b>Media Contact:</b><br>
Courtney Flaherty<br>
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM<br>
212.771.3637<br>
cflaherty@brodeur.com<br><br>

<b>Investor Contact:</b><br>
RIM Investor Relations<br>
RIM Investor Relations<br>
519.888.7465<br>
investor_relations@rim.net<br><br>



<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>
Forward-looking  statements  in this news  release are made  pursuant to the "safe  harbor"  provisions  of the United  States  Private
Securities  Litigation  Reform Act of 1995. When used herein,  words such as "intend" and similar  expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking  statements.  Forward-looking  statements are based on  assumptions  made by and  information  available to Research In
Motion Limited.  Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking  statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Important factors that
could cause actual results to differ  materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking  statements  include,  without
limitation,  possible  product defects and product  liability,  risks related to  international  sales and potential  foreign  currency
exchange  fluctuations,  the  initiation  or outcome of  litigation,  acts or potential  acts of  terrorism,  international  conflicts,
significant  fluctuations of quarterly operating results,  changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations,  continued  acceptance
of RIM's products,  increased levels of competition,  technological changes and the successful development of new products,  dependence
on third-party  networks to provide  services,  dependence on intellectual  property  rights and other risks and factors  detailed from
time to time in RIM's  periodic  reports  filed with the  United  States  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission,  and other  regulatory
authorities.  The Company has no intention or obligation  to update or revise any  forward-looking  statements,  whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.</font></p>


<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>
Research In Motion,  RIM and BlackBerry are trademarks of Research In Motion  Limited.  Research In Motion and RIM are registered  with
the U.S.  Patent and  Trademark  Office and may be pending or  registered in other  countries.  All other brands,  products and company
names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.</font></p>






















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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>RIM Previews New
BlackBerry Handheld for WLAN Networks </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>BlackBerry 7270 Integrates Support
for VoWLAN and Wireless Enterprise Applications in a Single Device; BlackBerry Enterprise
Server 4.0 Adds WLAN Support </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>Orlando, FL &#151; Gartner ITXPO
Symposium</B> <B>&#151; </B>Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) is
demonstrating a new BlackBerry Wireless Handheld&#153; today at the Gartner ITXPO
Symposium (booth #515) that operates on 802.11b networks and incorporates both voice and
data capabilities. The BlackBerry 7270&#153; will be the first BlackBerry&reg; handheld to
feature VoIP and WLAN support. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>The new handheld is expected to be
commercially available early next year, but RIM has been testing functional prototypes
internally and will begin external customer trials with select organizations starting next
month. The BlackBerry 7270 will operate in conjunction with RIM&#146;s new BlackBerry
Enterprise Server&#153; v4.0* providing a robust platform for customers and ISV&#146;s to
extend enterprise applications and workflow enhancements to millions of workers whose jobs
require on-premises mobility. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Together, the BlackBerry 7270 and
BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 provide a breakthrough solution for on-premises workers
that can benefit from an all-in-one mobile device for phone, intranet and email: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>VoWLAN</B> &#151; The BlackBerry
7270 supports VoIP telephony that essentially extends desktop phone functionality to a
BlackBerry wireless handheld allowing the user to place and receive calls on the go. It
utilizes SIP-based call control to deliver standards-based interoperability with IP PBX
and traditional corporate telephony equipment. With the BlackBerry 7270, employees can
perform their job with greater flexibility and efficiency through improved communications. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>Wireless Enterprise
Applications</B> &#151; The BlackBerry 7270 can interact with enterprise data applications
via the Mobile Data Service (MDS) feature of BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0, allowing
ISV&#146;s and developers to extend enterprise applications to a wider range of employees
and scenarios. With the advanced browsing and application development capabilities
introduced in v4.0, the opportunities for both &#145;push&#146; and &#145;pull&#146; based
wireless applications are extensive, including opportunities within customer service, IT
management, facilities management, administrative services and many others. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>Wireless Email</B> &#151;
BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 tightly integrates with Microsoft&reg; Exchange, IBM
Lotus&reg; Domino&#153; and Novell GroupWise&#153; and to enable secure, push-based,
wireless access to email with single mailbox integration. Users can read, compose,
forward, reply, file or delete messages at their convenience. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>&#151; more &#151; </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>&#147;We are extending the key
benefits and differentiators of the BlackBerry wireless platform to WLAN networks and
enhancing on-premises mobility for our enterprise customers. The inherent advantages of
the BlackBerry platform such as security, back-end integration, manageability,
ease-of-use, power management and push technology will provide a uniquely strong
foundation for customers that want an integrated wireless VoIP and data solution,&#148;
said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. &#147;A growing number of customers
already have WLAN coverage throughout their organization and a large majority of our
BlackBerry Enterprise Server customers are deploying or testing WLAN networks. As such, we
believe this is an excellent opportunity to widen the productivity and workflow benefits
of BlackBerry inside organizations while maintaining a common architecture and
infrastructure on the back-end for both local and wide-area wireless networks.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>The BlackBerry 7270 provides
on-premises workers with the capability to stay connected when they&#146;re away from
their desk (wherever their organization has deployed WLAN coverage). Corporate and
government organizations can provide users with the flexibility of a wireless VoIP phone
that is tied into their existing PBX telephony together with always-on access to email,
intranet, Internet and organizer applications. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>This new BlackBerry solution for WLAN
networks will support a wide variety of industries and environments including
manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education and healthcare. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Further details on the new BlackBerry
7270 and general availability will be announced at a later date. </FONT></P>

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<A NAME=A005></A>
<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Research In Motion
(RIM) </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Research In Motion is a leading
designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide
mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and
services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and
solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS
messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad
array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services
with wireless connectivity to data. RIM&#146;s portfolio of award-winning products,
services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world
and include the BlackBerry&reg; wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld&#153; product
line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements.
Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or
www.blackberry.com. </FONT></P>


<b>Media Contacts</b><br>
Courtney Flaherty<br>
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM<br>
(212) 771-3637<br>
cflaherty@brodeur.com<br><br>

<b>Investor Contact</b><br>
RIM Investor Relations<br>
(519) 888-7465<br>
investor_relations@rim.com<br><br>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>* General availability of BlackBerry
Enterprise Server v4.0 is expected later this year. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Forward-looking statements in this
news release are made pursuant to the &#147;safe harbor&#148; provisions of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as
&#147;intend&#148; and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information
available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking
statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability,
risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations,
the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism,
international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes
in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM&#146;s products,
increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of
new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on
intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in
RIM&#146;s periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
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<p></P><table width="600" border="0"><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td colspan="2"><div align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3>Research
        In Motion Limited </font></b></div><hr><div align="center">(Registrant) </div></td></tr><tr><td width="33">Date:</td><td width="209"><div align="center"><u>October 18, 2004</u></div></td><td width="59">By:</td><td width="271">/s/ Rob Duncan <hr><div align="center">(Signature)
</div></td></tr><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td width="59">&nbsp;</td><td width="271">Rob Duncan</td></tr><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td width="59">&nbsp;</td><td width="271">Vice President, Corporate Controller</td></tr></table>


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