UK price cuts...

**DD1968** · 11-23-2011, 06:18 AM

Just got this via email...

Mainline Digital launches BlackBerry PlayBook promotion
Everything Everywhere distributor Mainline Digital Communications has launched a BlackBerry promotion for dealers, running until 31 December. Available on both Orange and T-Mobile, the 16 PlayBook is available for £199, the 32 GB model for £259 and the 64 GB model for £319 (all excluding VAT). This is £130 off the cost of a new PlayBook.

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**JeepBB** · 11-23-2011, 06:38 AM

Nice to know, but I reckon I'll pass.

Good to know that rip-off Britain's reputation continues - while North America gets PB for $199, over here we'll pay $360 for the same tablet!

**BBThemes** · 11-23-2011, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by JeepBB

Nice to know, but I reckon I'll pass.

Good to know that rip-off Britain's reputation continues - while North America gets PB for $199, over here we'll pay $360 for the same tablet!

maybe, but do the maths on it and youll find it`ll cost ya more than $200 to import it.

device $199 + sales tax, we`ll call that $215
usps 7-10 day delivery to uk - $50
UK HRMC tax, its about £40 on that.

so $265 x 0.6 (roughly the exchange rate) + £40 tax fee would be.........£199

**jamesbondOO7** · 11-23-2011, 08:23 AM

Is there anything country specific on a PB apart from the power socket?

**BBThemes** · 11-23-2011, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Is there anything country specific on a PB apart from the power socket?

the warranty

the OS is the same for all countries, any changes occur when you select your country at initial startup

**gadgetier** · 11-28-2011, 10:54 PM

This really sucks!

I have money in hand ready to spend on a new PB, however I refuse
To spend when I know how much they sell for in the states!

The way I see it! RIM owe me for having to put up with this lame 9900 with its half a day battery.

I want a PB and I want to stay with BB, but there not making it easy for me.

The longer I wait the more alternative tablet reveiws I read and the better they look.

Come on RIM, get it sorted out or you loose out!

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**BBThemes** · 11-28-2011, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by gadgetier

This really sucks!

I have money in hand ready to spend on a new PB, however I refuse
To spend when I know how much they sell for in the states!

The way I see it! RIM owe me for having to put up with this lame 9900 with its half a day battery.

I want a PB and I want to stay with BB, but there not making it easy for me.

The longer I wait the more alternative tablet reveiws I read and the better they look.

Come on RIM, get it sorted out or you loose out!

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well, as i demonstrated, a $200 one would cost you £200 anyways, which is pretty much what new ones can be found for in the UK.

is £200 too much? what else would £200 buy you from the tech world, purely for balance:
half an iPad2 (sorry, had to lol)
a BB 9300 box only
2/3 of a EeePad transformer (and thats not even the new version)
basically nothing at a comparable pricepoint.

**Megacharge** · 11-28-2011, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by gadgetier

This really sucks!

I have money in hand ready to spend on a new PB, however I refuse
To spend when I know how much they sell for in the states!

The way I see it! RIM owe me for having to put up with this lame 9900 with its half a day battery.

I want a PB and I want to stay with BB, but there not making it easy for me.

The longer I wait the more alternative tablet reveiws I read and the better they look.

Come on RIM, get it sorted out or you loose out!

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Have a look at MyUS.com

**BBThemes** · 11-28-2011, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Megacharge

Have a look at MyUS.com

as i already pointed out, purchasing from the US wont be any help at all as the cost will still rock in around the same due to import taxes.

**Megacharge** · 11-28-2011, 11:26 PM

I guess try Ebay and Amazon then.

**BBThemes** · 11-28-2011, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Megacharge

I guess try Ebay and Amazon then.

cheapest on ebay - £205 (incl shipping)
cheapest on amazon - £230 (possibly plus shipping)

**Megacharge** · 11-28-2011, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by BBThemes

cheapest on ebay - £205 (incl shipping)
cheapest on amazon - £230 (possibly plus shipping)

Guess it's time to "Occupy UK Taxes". I thought the taxes were bad in Canada, but you guys are being pillaged there, I don't know how you deal with it.

**BBThemes** · 11-28-2011, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by Megacharge

Guess it's time to "Occupy UK Taxes". I thought the taxes were bad in Canada, but you guys are being pillaged there, I don't know how you deal with it.

said from the country that has telus offering a 9900 on a THREE YEAR!!!!! plan for min $50 a month and $170 upfront lol (worth noting for a direct comparison its $530 on a 2yr, but thats even worse than a 3 year contract....kinda).

comparatively, ya can get it FREE on a £30 ($50 apx) plan over 2 years in the UK. lifes all give an take.