Blackberry Playbook @ 13490

[teche]

Heard somewhere that Internet cannot be used without BB service but can't it be used with Wifi?

 

[Konquerror]

Can any one tell if we can put a SIM card in it and activate BB services for push mail and internet?

 

[cdave]

Letsbuy.com have it on offer with 'Accessories worth Rs 2100'
Anyone know what they are giving away?

@Konquerror
No, you cannot put a sim card into it (no slot).
Net connection is via either 'Bridging it with a BB mobile' or connecting via WiFi.

@PraveenK
It has a Micro USB connector, but that is for connecting to a computer.
It does not support connection to a USB 2G/3G Dongle.

 

[Konquerror]

Aah...then it's a deal breaker...if it had a SIM card slot, I would have gone for it...

 

[mpaspc]

i am using it now , its a superb tablet , with a solid build .

The price is competitive but won't last long , if you don't have ANY Problem with letsbuy.com , then it would make a superb deal at 13,250

 

[! 0 t A]

Is his deal any good ? I have my doubts about the blackberry playbook. .

Maybe its time to read some of the reviews again

 

[praveenk]

Forums says that you can connect it via wi fi in any mobile samsung , htc....etc.. doesnt have to be a bb phone....

 

[cdave]

Forums says that you can connect it via wi fi in any mobile samsung , htc....etc.. doesnt have to be a bb phone....

If the Mobile has a 'Wifi Hotspot' feature, then it doesn't matter what brand the phone is.

 

[teche]

Android apps wotk on this now: BlackBerry PlayBook Android App Player Demo - YouTube

Also, iPad wifi doesn't take in a Sim!

Btw, we need to clear the air on Tethering with iPhone or Nokia or any other...

Comparo with iPad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s72rGDUn2uo&feature=relmfu

With ipad 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWG3ljfSmDI&feature=related

 

[sbhas2k]

Is there any Andriod port or is there any hope What android games can be played via android player ?

Too good a deal but not as good as HP Touchpad..

 

[abhishektib]

Does anyone have an idea as to how much was this available for prior to this drop ?

 

[hahahari]

I just bought a 16 Gig PB. My friend bought a 32 Gig one. Awesome price for such an incredible hardware!

 

[praveenk]

16 gb and 32 gb out of stock :no: in flipkart glad i ordered a 16gb 1hr before :clap:

 

[teche]

Me too, ordered before it went OOS. Pretty fast though...

32gb still there!

 

[akhurana]

ordered from letsbuy .... lets see how much time they take

 

[hahahari]

I bought one directly from a retail store. Better gaurentees of getting one.

 

[mpaspc]

do update us with the accessories they give along , i have updated the first post with the new links now

 

[dark_horizon]

Playbook prices were first dropped on Black Friday in US, when 16 GB version were sold at $199. Post, Black Friday, prices went back to $499 (exclusing discounts from individual retailers). Now, again stores like Best Buy are selling it for $199. So, its a global move to cut down prices.

 

[chetansha]

Does anyone have an idea as to how much was this available for prior to this drop ?

While the 32 GB model is available for Rs 15,990, the 64 GB model is being offered for Rs 24,490 against their regular prices of Rs 32,990 and Rs 37,990 respectively.

RIM offers over 50% discount on PlayBook tablets in India - The Times of India

 

[knoughtyd]

Here is the link for 16GB at Letsbuy (Still available)

Buy Blackberry PlayBook 16GB at Best Price in India - Also find Specifications, Photos, Features & Reviews