- Hello People,
I'm really keen to get a Playbook but want to be sure I'm not failing to see what the world and his brother sees in the ubiquitous iPad - just looks like a sheep mentality decision to me...but leaves me in danger of choosing PB because I simply want to be different, well relatively at least.
Advice really appreciated.
I've had a BB since they came to UK on T-Mobile in circa 2002 or 2003. I travel a lot and want a tablet. I need it for work more than play but will be good to have more functionality than my basic Kindle.
Can the Playbook sync with Outlook calendars and corporate outlook email accounts? Will it pick up my contacts from existing BB and/or Outlook.
Is 16GB OK for storing movies? Can the Playbook work with iTunes from an iMac or do you need to put iTunes on a PC?
Does it have the kindle s/ware on it?
many thanks06-02-12 05:58 PMLike 0 - Hello People,
I'm really keen to get a Playbook but want to be sure I'm not failing to see what the world and his brother sees in the ubiquitous iPad - just looks like a sheep mentality decision to me...but leaves me in danger of choosing PB because I simply want to be different, well relatively at least.
Advice really appreciated.
I've had a BB since they came to UK on T-Mobile in circa 2002 or 2003. I travel a lot and want a tablet. I need it for work more than play but will be good to have more functionality than my basic Kindle.
Can the Playbook sync with Outlook calendars and corporate outlook email accounts? Will it pick up my contacts from existing BB and/or Outlook.
Is 16GB OK for storing movies? Can the Playbook work with iTunes from an iMac or do you need to put iTunes on a PC?
Does it have the kindle s/ware on it?
many thankstabula rasa likes this.06-02-12 06:46 PMLike 1 -
You can run the Android version of it, which is pretty good. You can, of course, port over all your books too.BB_makes_it_happen and tabula rasa like this.06-02-12 06:50 PMLike 2 -
- Glad to see you do not fall into the "what is better" trap.... All tablets have their place and with the needs you stated a Playbook should do you quite nicely.... Would for sure go for 32 or 64 gig.... It is surprising how fast the devices fill up.... especially if you are into HD videos....
Good luck with whatever you choice is.... judging from the excellent questions and observations in your OP you will make the right choice for yourself....tabula rasa likes this.06-02-12 07:17 PMLike 1 - Thanks for all good advice. 32g PB seems like way to go as it has all features I need plus ability to use data package via BB phone...thanks again.06-02-12 08:00 PMLike 0
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- Hello People,
I'm really keen to get a Playbook but want to be sure I'm not failing to see what the world and his brother sees in the ubiquitous iPad - just looks like a sheep mentality decision to me...but leaves me in danger of choosing PB because I simply want to be different, well relatively at least.
Advice really appreciated.
I've had a BB since they came to UK on T-Mobile in circa 2002 or 2003. I travel a lot and want a tablet. I need it for work more than play but will be good to have more functionality than my basic Kindle.
Can the Playbook sync with Outlook calendars and corporate outlook email accounts? Will it pick up my contacts from existing BB and/or Outlook.
Is 16GB OK for storing movies? Can the Playbook work with iTunes from an iMac or do you need to put iTunes on a PC?
Does it have the kindle s/ware on it?
many thanks06-02-12 08:40 PMLike 0 - YouTube
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VERY interesting way to learn, another one up for Waterloo (This university is also in Waterloo)06-02-12 10:10 PMLike 2 - I would say to go with 64gb if you are a power user. 32gb is the minimum i would go with for ANY tablet because now a days you need like 2gb just fr apps, if you have a decent audio collection that puts you just under the 16gb already.
i bought a 32 and recently upgraded to 64... and am selling the 3206-03-12 12:22 AMLike 0 -
Normal adjusted people communicate with others....and expect to use these devices to do just that.
Good luck doing this on a play book. What exactly is the point of a front camera on a play book? To communicate with the other 37 people on the planet who own one?
Yes, Skype is simply expected these days. Epic failure to release a product without it.06-03-12 01:30 PMLike 0 - kbz1960Doesn't MatterPeople buy tablets to travel, they're portable.
Normal adjusted people communicate with others....and expect to use these devices to do just that.
Good luck doing this on a play book. What exactly is the point of a front camera on a play book? To communicate with the other 37 people on the planet who own one?
Yes, Skype is simply expected these days. Epic failure to release a product without it.06-03-12 01:38 PMLike 0 - no it isn't just a treat of the week, almost everybody I know is on skype. When I went on Erasmus a european study exchange program I've met a lot of people from all the parts in Europe and yes everybody used skype to keep in touch with family, heck I still use skype to keep in touch with the people I've met there. My family is scattered all over the world and yes we do use skype to keep in touch, it might not be ideal, but to only tell this guy the positive things about playbook is not fair. I have a blackberry playbook, I love it, but I do wish it had skype. For MOST people, yes skype matters because it really connects people on so many platforms.06-03-12 02:44 PMLike 0
- People buy tablets to travel, they're portable.
Normal adjusted people communicate with others....and expect to use these devices to do just that.
Good luck doing this on a play book. What exactly is the point of a front camera on a play book? To communicate with the other 37 people on the planet who own one?
Yes, Skype is simply expected these days. Epic failure to release a product without it.
When I travel I take my laptop if I want to get work done.
There are lots of ways to communicate without having a snarly puss in the screen.
Who has time to listen to complainers who just want to whine and complain? With or without skype.06-03-12 03:30 PMLike 0 - kbz1960Doesn't MatterHere we are off topic once again. I wonder what a poll would reveal.
Would you have purchased a pb if it had skype instead of another tablet.
If you haven't purchased a tablet would you be more inclined to consider the PB if it had skype.
If you don't have a tablet, are you considering the PB even if it never gets skype.06-03-12 03:39 PMLike 0 - If lack of skype on a tablet is an epic failure, then lack of front facing camera would be truly epic - but since that worked out fantastically well....06-03-12 03:43 PMLike 0
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Now ask yourself what would have happened if the new iPad or iPhone 4s came without an FFC. That wouldn't be the end of the Ipad or iPhone, but would definitely affect the sales.06-03-12 03:53 PMLike 0 -
- OP, you need to determine your needs then research the forums a little, and then go to a store and spend some time on one. Make an informed decision with no surprises.
We love the PB at work. I also travel frequently, especially into Canada and have never needed Skye video. I use Skype on my 9930, no need for video, really not necessary for communication. Skype voice, BBM and email are more than enough for business travel. As mentioned above, Bridge is a serious advantage also, as you already have a BB phone. Bridge and remote function have become indispensable for us in traveling, especially when doing presentations and in the field with no access to wifi. What's cool is the times I've been in my car finishing up a report and sending it off through Bridge, when with another tablet I would have had to find wifi somewhere, and no additional data charges.
From experience I can also tell you that traveling with the PB is a much more pleasurable experience than an iPad. Also I only carry one charger. The PB charger works great with my phone. The pluses are many.
I believe you will be very pleased with the PB, but do your research and hands on first.Last edited by rotorwrench; 06-03-12 at 06:15 PM.
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