View Poll Results: what version of the PB would you buy if they both cost the same after carrier rebate

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  • Wifi only without contract

    69 88.46%

  • 3/4g with contract and carrier discount to match wifi only price

    9 11.54%
06-02-11 10:17 PM
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  1. narci's Avatar
    narci
    Originally Posted by Blacklac
    I'm sure people that travel heavily and maybe even business users would be more prone to get a carrier version. I know, if money wasn't as much of a concern for me, I would obviously opt for the always connected carrier version.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    agree except that roaming data charges would be killer.

    why not just buy a sim card in the country your in and put it in you phone, then tether to the PB whenever you need it?
    06-02-11 08:47 PM
  2. papped's Avatar
    papped
    Tethering or bridging is cheaper (bridging might be highly improved after updates + newer BB devices)... 4g battery life is gonna suck... 3g/4g devices will generally be carrier locked (at least in the US) whereas wifi can be re-sold to anyone or carried over...

    etc... etc....

    There just isn't a great deal of benefit to it and a lot of downsides, granted some people will opt for it anyways.
    06-02-11 08:55 PM
  3. Waitzar's Avatar
    Waitzar
    I have WiFi version of PlayBook and I just use Verizon 4G LTE MiFi to get on internet on the road. Plus with MiFi, I can get use up to 5 devices on it. I wouldn't sign 2yr contract for any tablets.
    06-02-11 10:17 PM
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