One reason for government's return as a customer is that it has the means.

ECONOMIST: High-tech companies

Yes, Bressler answers, based on the survey Samsung did showing that the greatest number of customer return types for the Galaxy Tab at Best Buy were consumers believing it to the iPad 2.

FORBES: Is The iPhone's Design Inevitable? Apple-Samsung Patent Trial Continues (Live Blog)

The return of the customer is also more pronounced in companies that are still in business because of government (taxpayer) support like Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), and Citibank (NYSE:C), General Motors (NYSE:GM), and America International Group (AIG).

FORBES: The Return of the Customer