Friend help me to book. Not sure which one

Not sure the cost yet. Close to 1.9K after the Tax and shipping

wow..that is a piece of good new.
On hold my order from US first. while waiting for further info.

If june I am ordering from US.
If May, i still can wait a bit longer

From what I read in the crackberry forum. 16 and 32 is more popular.

Now is already 2nd quarter. My guess is late Q2 or early Q3

If U had BB phone, just BT tethering. Simple.
That is why I dont see a point for me buying a 4G Playbook

This post has been edited by mikelanding: Apr 13 2011, 06:49 PM

Playbook Review by Crackberry.com is up!
Playbook Review by Crackberry.com

Playbook did support Apple's BT Wireless keyboard and Magic mouse. haha..how Ironic is that
But it is pretty cool.




This post has been edited by mikelanding: Apr 14 2011, 11:45 AM

If U live in US or Canada, is around US499 to US699 plug sale tax.
If U live in other place, not price announced yet

In future yes. Not now

Joining..

Is Friday today! Hope we got some solid news on Malaysia launch date and pricing after RIM media event.

Death silent...
So I guess the launch date is stil far. Maybe June..

Now will consider to buy from US..

I saw the David Pogue's reivew. Totally bias review.
Complain about small thing like button hard to press, thickness. so thin for what? Big and heavy like a piece of steel plate to cut cake?

Moss and David must have selective memory about Ipad when first launch dont have app that build specific for it.

Ipad also dont have multitasking when first launch and was stuck at iOS3.2.1 for few months! They can accept those major flaw but cant accept no email apps which RIM promised will be out within 60 days? Totally fanboyish review.

For more independent I would suggest:
1) JKontherun
Segan points out what many are overlooking with the PlayBook: Aside from being the first tablet for RIM, the device sets the stage for what to expect from future BlackBerry handsets as the company transitions away from its old operating system. That type of transition takes years, not weeks or months.

In that light, when you consider that RIM only purchased QNX last April and built the PlayBook on the new platform, the company has accomplished much in the last 12 months. Unfortunately, it may take another six to 12 months before RIM truly begins to recoup that investment in the PlayBook, which still needs some work.

2) PCMag
This operating system is nothing like the previous BlackBerry OS, and it will share many of its components with the upcoming BlackBerry 7 for smartphones. The user interface of the QNX-based OS looks great, but it’s missing basic apps, and currently suffers from a confusing SDK strategy. There’s plenty of potential and a lot of good news here, though. This OS is light years ahead of the 1990s-era Java environment you see on current BlackBerry phones. And this isn’t Symbian, which is so barnacled with the encrustations of the past that it can’t move forward. This is a beginning.

3) www.Berryreview.com had some nice article on playbook's potential that many reviewer had didnt even mentioned in their biased review. Some of the Pros he pointed out are:
a) Easy File tranfer and sharing: The BlackBerry PlayBook has a feature called Storage and Sharing. It allows you to access your BlackBerry PlayBook file system and storage over Wi-Fi from your PC with NO CABLES. I personally think that every device should have this feature but the BlackBerry PlayBook is the first non-Desktop device to have this feature. I have been using it all night and I absolutely LOVE IT! If you own a ipad, it is really a PITA to transfer your photo, documents, media to it. All had to go through itune or install a 3rd party app to do it. While Playbook included in the OS!
b) Bridge mode allow control on your BB microSD and Bridge internet surfing This mean I can surt net using BIS data instead of tethering! Let say I travel to Batam, Indonesia. I alway use the local sim for BIS. The rate is dirt cheap there. Only RM1.70/day for unlimited BIS. There are 3G coverage all over the Island no like the stupid Digi BIS I using now where I alway get discon when under 3G!
With bridge mode, I dont need to spend extra money to get another data package for tethering purposes. I can just bridge to my BB and start to surf net...Save a lot of money.
c) BB browser still work on some online streaming site like Hulu.com, slacker radio, Pandora and etc. Link

Playboook's hardware is capable and powerful enough to compete with it rival. The QNX software is still evolving and improving day by day. Why need so many apps when Playbook non compromise browser are able to take over the task of many apps.
Everyone complain about it smaller size. I had a Ipad before, it is too damn big and too heavy for my usage! No way I going to bring it when i go outside for mamak session.

From many user's feeback at blackberry resource forum, Playbook browser perform very well. It can run Hulu (at this moment), play FB game, FB chat, Youtube play smooth as well and many more.
This user on crackberry forum:

Angry Bird also ported to Adobe Air and can play on Playbook... The potential is endless..

Tomorrow and price at Rm1500 for 16gb, RM1850 for 32gb and RM2150 for 64gb





















































I wish.


This post has been edited by mikelanding: Apr 17 2011, 09:10 PM

This should be huge for existing BB user. Bridge Browsing on your existing BIS without upgrade to tethering package


Kevin from Crackberry.com explained in detail below:

If U dont mind I ask: "Are U a blackberry user now?"
"If not, what phone U using?"

For me, I dont care it have error or not. Bcoz I kind of enjoy the process of indentify the errors and feeback to RIM on this.

This is the first every RIM's tablet! I will be proud to own one.

Anyway, had asked my friend to pre-order one for me. Hope can get around early May

It can be because some pre-order units already shipped and reach under like last 2 days ago.

U need an US cc to do that or use those oversea payment service that charge 5 to 10%

If U have a US CC that will be great.
Do U know how much they charge to send to Malaysia or Singapore?
Can help to a simulation to purchase?

Thank a lot