u guys order from which site in america ? bestbuy?

Actually it's almost similar with Torch 2 just difference in size and it might support Android apps as well.

Awaiting confirmation from my associates in Canada for an actual unit to be deliver to me...

Playbook is "almost similar" with Torch 2? U must be kidding or ill informed

Torch 2 spec according to BGR:
(I list on the Playbook spec in BOLD RED)

1.2GHz processor (Arm Cortex A9 Dual Core@1Ghz)
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Tri-band HSPA 14.4Mbps
3.2-inch VGA 640 x 480 capacitive display (7", 1024 X 600)
8GB built-in memory (start from 16gb up to 64GB)
512MB RAM (1GB of RAM)
Bluetooth 2.1
GPS
NFC
5-megapixel camera with flash (3MP front and 5PM back)
Magnetometer
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
1300 mAh battery (5300mAh)
BlackBerry OS 6.1 (Blackberry Table OS, QNX)
OpenGL ES
14.6mm thin

So from the above, still just difference in size like U mentioned ?

hmm, the one I read from twitter blogs says that the new Torch 2 will have 768MB of RAM instead of 512MB. Though if you ask me I'm not so sure anymore of what else that may change.

Though what I'm interested is in the OPENGL ES. Is it purely software or its enabled due to changes in hardware? That one will set things apart for Torch 1 and Torch 2.

I do understand that Torch 2 may be built to consider CDMA qualities (that's why the needed extra CPU power) but at the same time they weren't willing to stick to 600+MHz, so the doubling up to a 1.2 to probably speed things double time.

i will wait for this one comes... BlackBerry 4G PlayBook HSPA+ http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_4g_play..._hspa+-3900.php

Specifications..
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Announced 2011, February
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2011, Q2
Size Dimensions 194 x 130 x 10 mm
Weight 425 g
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 600 x 1024 pixels, 7.0 inches
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
Sound Alert types N/A
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
MemoryPhonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields
Call records N/A
Internal 16/32/64 GB storage, 1 GB RAM
Card slot No
Data GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
Infrared port No
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0
Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus
Video Yes, 1080p
Secondary Yes, 3 MP
Features OS BlackBerry Tablet OS
CPU 1.0 GHz dual-core processor
Messaging Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
Radio No
Games Yes + downloadable
Colors Black
GPS No (why the say no instead of yes for aGPS?)
Java Yes, MIDP 2.1
- Micro HDMI port
- Document viewer
- Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+
- Video player DivX/WMV/XviD/3gp
- Organizer
- Adobe Flash 10.1 support
- Predictive text input
Battery Standard battery, Li-Po 5300 mAh ( this one i like it very much)

the one i highlight is important to have... still waiting when this one come to malaysia...

This post has been edited by MANSTIR: Apr 11 2011, 11:51 AM

that means can make voice call like traditional phone?

IF you have the APIs and the correct software coding to make it happen, then yes. It can make calls.

People in US/Canada are getting pretty excited with the launch date coming closer & closer...8 days left..wonder when we will be getting it here in Malaysia. Still no news..

on specifications say yes to voice call..video call is still mysterious...
why are they doing like this.. keep us waiting too long..

if voice call is possible, then video call can be programmed. However the issue is with RIM, because they aren't exactly a fan of "video call" because even when video call over 3g is a pretty developed technology, it isn't as fluid as many hoped it would be (and how it should be) when it comes to real-time performance, including the lags, pings, etc.

Probably a "facetime" clone. Or, just port skype over. kaw tim.

Video cal already confirmed have in playbook.
Someone from crackberry forum who went to the Demo in LA few days ago wrote: "No sign of video chat or Skype preloaded - Reps said that RIM wasn't quite sure how they wanted Video Chat hosted - but did mention it will definitely be included in the BBM on the PB"
link: Playbook demo in LA

Anyway, I pre-order a 16gb Playbook from US. Hope to get it around early May.

Training: How to use your Playbook:

http://fs-training.ca/sales/product_knowle...n/indexCBT.html

now that's what I call "corporate grade support". Industry-certified instrument handling training. On customers.

from which site u booked?

Friend help me to book. Not sure which one

Rofl I created a thread in the tablet os section and nobody replied. So theres a thread here. How much is the total inclusive of the postage to msia?

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

Its so tempting to get one. I'd camp outside any mall that has it just to get my hands on one. Cant afford to buy it NOW, but I'm saving up to get one ASAP. Hahah. It's my new candy!!

Guys..Just an update via the link below. There will be a BlackBerry Playbook Malaysia preview happening this Friday. Who's the lucky people who got the invitation!!!i wantttt

http://www.soyacincau.com/2011/04/12/black...ng-this-friday/

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