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Research in Motion Limited and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 02, 2013
Schedule of Rates and Methods of Amortization

Amortization is provided using the following rates and methods:

 

Buildings, leasehold improvements and other

  

Straight-line over terms between 5 and 40 years

BlackBerry operations and other information technology

  

Straight-line over terms between 3 and 5 years

Manufacturing equipment, research and development equipment and tooling

  

Straight-line over terms between 2 and 8 years

Furniture and fixtures

  

Declining balance at 20% per annum