You Said it: What Do You Think of Google's Acquisition of Motorola?
Libertyville Patch reached out to local residents for their take.
Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler says Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. is good for the village. But what do other Libertyville residents think?
Libertyville Patch visited Liberty Barber Shop, Austin's Saloon & Eatery and Starbucks to hear what local residents had to say about the deal.
Watch reactions from residents near Google's hometown in Mountain View, and near Apple's headquarters in Cupertino.
Ralph sabatini
11:02 am on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
This is a very positive move for a company trying to compete in a very competative changing teck market place. Google has decided libertyviile has a infra structure that will foster success. All businesses wiu benefit. Ralph Sabatini
Donny
10:21 pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Google paid cash for the "back bone" of Motorola. Half of all Motorola jobs will be gone in 24 months.
Ellen
12:37 pm on Saturday, August 20, 2011
I agree with Donny -- but you have to admit that Google has done a good job of indoctrinating the people of Libertyville.