[tiberius maximus]

anyone worried about how big the install will be for OS2? I bought a 32gig knowing that the QNX OS took up a good chunk of space. How big is the beta? If its big that might help me pull the trigger on a 64 gig before prices move again.

[zektor666]

You will be able to install OS2 on either the 16/32/64GB models. I think RIM would have already reserved the area required for the OS on these tablets so that everyone can update without loosing extra space

[greeneriko]

Just get the 64gb, you will NOT regret it.

[xKrNMBoYx]

You will be able to install OS2 on either the 16/32/64GB models. I think RIM would have already reserved the area required for the OS on these tablets so that everyone can update without loosing extra space

I doubt that RIM would partition or put aside extra memory for the OS. If you notice most or maybe all flash devices come in similar sizes. 1GB and 2GB for old devices. 4GB and 8GB for cheap and entry devices, and 16GB, 32GB, 64GB for the rest. SSD's are usually sold in the same way also at 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB. There are SSD's that have specs saying even 120GB, 240GB, etc.

What I'm trying to say is manufacturing devices with flash memory that does not fall in the category above usually costs more because the memory chip itself has a specific capacity.

Look at the iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad. They have a set given amount, and the OS increases constantly. Especially when the iOS(X) changes. A 8GB iPod Touch use to have around 6.1-6.4GB of usable memory (don't remember the exact number.) When the < 2nd Gen updated to iOS4+ it took over a good 100+MB extra of the small space. Then iOS took another good chunk of space. I won't be surprised if OS2 takes more space then the current OS as OS2 will have the extra native apps and whatever "goodies" RIM has stored for us.

.....but....................you don't have to worry about buying a Playbook with a higher capacity because the update won't be too much larger then the current one (hopefully), unlike Apple.

[kennyliu]

Showing 789Mb here. Up from the usual 250-450Mn. Probably because of the native PIM apps.

[KermEd]

True OS2 right now is about 1,097Mbps. But that is without optimization - should punch out just over 900Mbps with the official release.

Or... So i hear.

[kennyliu]

True OS2 right now is about 1,097Mbps. But that is without optimization - should punch out just over 900Mbps with the official release.

Or... So i hear.

How come yours is 1097mb and mine is 789Mb? Yours probably came with Skype and Kindle. Right?

[sling]

Have a look at the review at:
BerryReview - BlackBerry News and Reviews You Can Use. It mentions that OS 2.0 is 400 - 500 MB