Playbook Prices Dropped in India

[deathwalkr]

More good news for us Indians!

Playbook has officially come down to Rs.13,490 for the 16GB here [Approx $250]

32GB is at Rs.15,990 [$300]

and 64GB is at Rs.24,490 [$461]

Good time for BB users to get their Playbooks

[Dapper37]

very cool for India!! I hope sales pick up pace and people there realize what a great product it is, and getting better.

[cooljatt18]

can you tell where and in which city, checked up at a dealer in Delhi, he quoted 20k for 16 GB

[deathwalkr]

just got the official confirmation a little while ago dude.

so you might want to check with your dealer tomorrow

[Charusen]

The 32GB looks like a great buy (value for money wise compared to the 16/64 GB)

[deathwalkr]

Yes. Now i am wondering how to convince the wife that the 32GB is an essential for me on top of the 16GB which i already have

[cooljatt18]

playbook supports only WiFi and not 3G is that correct. if yes than i think its useless, coz every other tablet in the market does support 3G + in India WiFi is something which is present in homes and offices thats it. where as with 3G one can use the device almost every where.

[youknwwho]

Originally Posted by cooljatt18

playbook supports only WiFi and not 3G is that correct. if yes than i think its useless, coz every other tablet in the market does support 3G + in India WiFi is something which is present in homes and offices thats it. where as with 3G one can use the device almost every where.

You have a BB phone and a data plan right?? Problem solved )

[mpaspc]

i called one blackberry store in delhi , no price drop

[Charusen]

If I am on an unlimited 'Email & Internet' package with BSNL network;
as they use a different APN for Blackberry services and another one for regular tethering, if I Bridge a Playbook, will I be using the BB APN and not the regular chargeable APN for regular 2G and 3G services.
Can I still use the BB connection via the Playbook and not have to pay extra?
Thanks

[deathwalkr]

yes that is the wonder of Bridge

you can use your BB's data plan at no additional cost

and mpaspc like i said check tomorrow....news would have reached by then.

[mpaspc]

@deathwalker i do hope so , where did you got your PB from and for how much .
which city btw ?

[cooljatt18]

whats the effect of bridge on battery life of the phone???

[sam_b77]

Originally Posted by cooljatt18

whats the effect of bridge on battery life of the phone???

Not much. Performs quite well.

You can also tether the PB to the BB or any other phone for faster net access. The bridge uses your existing BB net plan so you dont need an additional data plan. However the speed will be the same as on your BB phone.

Tethering will be at 3g speeds if you take a 3g plan.

[cooljatt18]

can i access bbm through the playbook