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zellleonhart
post Apr 29 2012, 02:30 AM

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QUOTE(rash_462 @ Apr 29 2012, 12:36 AM)
Bought one @ 4th floor iinm, Lowyat Plaza for RM25++...
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Thunder match? Okay I will go there and find... RM25 is okay for me. Want to hook to my LCD and watch some drama etc biggrin.gif
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post Apr 29 2012, 06:54 PM

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QUOTE(pisces88 @ Apr 29 2012, 02:52 PM)
is ur vba-m working good? mine seems like the buttons scattered around.. =/
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GBA games work well, but GB and GBC games have weird positioned buttons. U can arrange the buttons by swiping down from the top bezel.
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post Apr 30 2012, 12:13 AM

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QUOTE(7777 @ Apr 29 2012, 06:14 PM)
can PPS or PPStream on playbook? tongue.gif
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Let me try converting the android version see if it works.

ADD ON: Just tried. Doesn't work. Force close error.

PPTV works (not PPS). Though not so many videos there. You can download the BAR file here http://www.mediafire.com/?999zhnan99c92pm

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post Apr 30 2012, 01:15 AM

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QUOTE(7777 @ Apr 30 2012, 01:05 AM)
wow how u convert it? thx u so much wub.gif
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Err you can read in crackberry.. I follow this guide. Easy for me cuz I always do these modding and tweaking stuff even in my previous nokia, not sure if you can follow it http://crackberry.com/how-sign-convert-and...-windows-or-mac
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post May 1 2012, 01:16 AM

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Got a dead pixel on my playbook sad.gif Not sure want to send to RMA or not... Haiz
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post May 1 2012, 02:24 AM

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QUOTE(daniekl @ May 1 2012, 02:19 AM)
i think its normal to have dead pixel. i had it as well. just a tiny small dead pixel
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I should just ignore it then... Sending to warranty takes a long time...
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post May 1 2012, 03:40 PM

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By all means get the 64GB one. Only 1.1~1.2k for 64GB, and I never regretted this decision smile.gif
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post May 7 2012, 10:17 PM

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What's wrong with releasing OS2.1? DO NOTE that BB10 will release in October 2012, not now. And that friend's colleague is definitely blowing water, as there is no BB10 released at the moment, even the Dev Alpha BB10 device is still running a Playbook OS with capability to run cascade apps (not a BB10 device still).

Please, do some homework before ranting.
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post May 7 2012, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 7 2012, 11:15 PM)
Oh I see. Thanks for telling me that moshpit.
So, GPS is already inside, or need to bridge connection only can use?

Seems like Playbook had a lot of features disabled without bridge-ing with a BB, isn't it?
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Sorry, I apologize, not to sound harsh here.

Hmm not really, GPS is already built in, no need bridge to work.

Without bridge you lost BBM, bridged notes, tasks, calendar and contacts which is not so important for non-BB users. But the most useful thing is bridged internet. Practically free + unlimited under BIS usage.
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post May 7 2012, 11:58 PM

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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 7 2012, 11:50 PM)
It's okay. ^^
GPS is already built in, in meaning that does it need Internet Connection for it to work? (Like iPad do)
If not, it's really awesome.
Being bridged the internet, I thought it was limited under quota of the BB's internet plan?
Like let say 3gb Smart plan by Digi
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Does not need internet but most GPS apps still need internet to get map details like google maps, etc. And playbook GPS is kinda slow to be detected/locked so I don't really use it.

For your information, the bridged internet is considered BIS, anything under BIS is not subjected or limited to any quota. I am using maxis RM20 BIS Bonus prepaid, only 100mb 'quota' but every month I use 2~3GB with bridging to playbook biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 8 2012, 12:21 AM)
Eh, that seems fantastic! How come it doesn't deduct from the usage of internet service of the phone's plan?
Instead, where do PB get it's data from if bridge with BB but not using BB's data quota?
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For your info, anything under BIS is unlimited except streaming and tethering on the phone. But bridging to playbook is not considered tethering, it's a special connection via bluetooth, and all internet usage in PB are under BIS, so unlimited!
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post May 8 2012, 01:23 AM

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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 8 2012, 12:58 AM)
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Watching youtube non-stop no problem right.Ā  What about the speed? According to the network which the BB is onto? (3G/2G)
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Yea can stream youtube all I want. Speed is same as my BB speed, around 100+ KB/s with my maxis 3G.

Can stream youtube 480p, if 720p also can but just need to wait it to load first. My friends with ipad and android tabs need to buy separate sim card and plan but I don't biggrin.gif

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post May 8 2012, 01:32 AM

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QUOTE(moshpit21 @ May 8 2012, 01:25 AM)
100kb/s or 100kB/s ??  laugh.gif
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typo, KB/s biggrin.gif
kbps too slowwww
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post May 8 2012, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 8 2012, 09:46 AM)
Wow, that seems so tempting...
Just lost my iPad weeks ago and feel like replacing it with another tablet to myself. Now I really want to have a Playbook, with my BB9780. Taking account to that my BB doesn't support OS7, Wifi Hotspot, Playbook is the best choice for me to surf with my BB together.

Should get 1 right now or wait....  brows.gif
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You have a 9780, they will make good friends smile.gif Since PB will get BB10 update in the future, if you buy PB now you won't be outdated. The new PB 4G PB isn't worth it because it will be definitely pricier (assuming same price with 1st PB launching price) with just sim card slot and higher processor clock rate. With QNX you don't need that high clock rate.

Now PB is quite cheap, 64GB is only RM1.1-1.2k. I suggest you take the 32/64gb smile.gif
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post May 9 2012, 02:03 AM

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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 8 2012, 11:16 PM)
How long did the iPad was left alone at the table? lol
Mine was just like 5 minutes not in sight, then gone. Gotta becareful, snatchie everywhere
Owh, you guys don't say, I feel so tempting to get a one...  flex.gif
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Looks like you didn't got the news, it was announced long ago that the next playbook is nothing more than a playbook with additional 4G/LTE compatibility.

It will look exactly the same except the sim card slot, and for your info, most probably 1.5GHz dual core (as opposed to current 1.0GHz dual core) but it's using a similar processor, just higher clock rate. Will not affect much because the current playbook is already so smooth. RAM, same, 1GB, the rest all same (screen, OS, buttons, etc).

AND WORST IS: new playbook will have lower battery life (4xxx mAh compared with current 5300mAh).

So the new playbook conclusion:
-More like a ipad 2 Wifi vs ipad 2 Wifi + 3G scenario, not ipad 2 vs ipad 3
-It is not a playbook 2, it is just a current playbook with sim card
-faster clock rate, similar processor
-lower battery life
-expensive biggrin.gif

And oh yea, my 64GB playbook is less than 1 month old, already 17GB used. Cuz can play PS1/gameboy/SNES/SEGA games... and play all HD videos etc. Fills up quite fast!

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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 9 2012, 08:54 AM)
Oh I see, thanks for the great info.
Now I knew much more about playbook, time to get one. tongue.gif

Where you guys got your playbook from?
I was thinking on getting one at LYN forum, or Storekini(but now no stock), or go Lowyat Mall see.
Average price?
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I got mine from item.com, a trader here, you can search for his thread. I got it for 1200 (64gb) with free original convertible case + screen protector.
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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 9 2012, 11:07 AM)
Yup this seller. Maybe you can buy AP model with lower price but I don't like AP and this comes with free case and screen protector too.
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QUOTE(kentchow75 @ May 9 2012, 10:53 PM)
Just whatsapp him, no more SP ady ):
Oh really? He's quite cool in his conversation. Wonder if he's in busy or what.
Good thing with the Eastern Language there! =)

How much you got for it? I though 1199 was actually average price, not the cheapest
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lol bro, you know how much was playbook when it was just launched? 499USD for 16GB, that's like RM1.5k++ for 16GB, and 699 USD for 64gb (RM2.1k++).

"The BlackBerry PlayBook with Wi-Fi will come in three models, featuring 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage at $499, $599 and $699 respectively”

Now it's like RM1k cheaper... Hahaha that's why I say don't buy the 4G Playbook, because most probably will be priced at $499/599/699 too...
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QUOTE(mixologist84 @ May 9 2012, 11:18 PM)
hi folks, how hard is it to convert apk to bar? can some one try it for me?
im looking at the leaked flipboard for android smile.gif http://bit.ly/KaJO8V
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i converted it http://www.mediafire.com/?png4adc6isp8waz
works, smooth but dunno why it keeps force close when I come out from twitter page, etc. You will notice the frequent force close.

It is definitely pleasant for the eyes but not full function enough to replace facebook/twitter/google reader apps, because caching and backtracking is a pain. But good to flick through once in awhile.
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post May 10 2012, 12:04 AM

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QUOTE(mixologist84 @ May 9 2012, 11:50 PM)
thank you sir. how do you convert it?
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Not easy for newbies but if you get the hang of it or you are good with using softwares you should be ok...

Here http://crackberry.com/how-sign-convert-and...-windows-or-mac

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