10 reasons why the PlayBook Rocks!!!
With all the negativity around the PB not having the BB10 update yet (and the subsequent speculation that it may never come), I thought I would share my thoughts around why the PB is a great purchase, in my opinion...regardless of the update, or lack thereof.
For the current market price on both new and used (or even slightly used) units, I still think it is an amazing �bang for the buck�. I managed to purchase 4 PB�s (I use 3 of them...1 still in the box) for around $100 each on Craigslist. Three of them are 32G units, and my daily driver is a 64G unit. All were purchased as new units.
Here are MY top 10 reasons:
1. As a Media Center, I have one connected to my 55"plasma tv, and I stream videos, music, and pictures from my home server to the tv, using the Kalemsoft app. I even use my BB phone as a remote control.
2. With the HDMI connection, I can hook it up to any tv, projector, or other display with HDMI support, and present a PowerPoint presentation...again, using my BB phone as a remote control.
3. Bridge - the ability to use my tablet as a true extension of my phone is an awesome feature.
4. The User Interface...the swipe features. I simply love the way it works. This may be a personal preference, but it�s intuitive, and it totally works for me. I helped my mom with her Android tablet recently, and got really frustrated with the whole Android UI. Again...this is probably a personal preference, but the BB UI works for me.
5. Bulletproof. It doesn�t feel cheap or flimsy. I have dropped a couple of them on occasion, and have been very pleased with the build quality and the ruggedness of the housing to �take a licking and keep on ticking�.
6. Multi-tasking. The ability to have several apps �doing their thing� and not missing a beat while running simultaneously is a great feature to me.
7. The screen quality is amazing for a tablet. I am very pleased with the quality of the media displayed, as well as the HD recording of video files recorded with the PB.
8. The stereo sound is excellent from the built-in speakers. I have yet to find a tablet, especially of that age, that can even come close to the quality of the sound.
9. Size and portability. It fits into small storage spaces, and with a slim protective case, takes up very little space. The fact that it can be connected to a larger screen through HDMI makes it the perfect size for a �daily driver� of a tablet. Use it as is for surfing, email, and other mainstream functions, while connecting to a larger screen for movies, presentations, etc.
10. Security. That famous BB security. Forget the need for an anti-virus app. You won�t need one. Period.
Keep in mind, that these are MY reasons, and there are certainly others. For the price point...and the features...even without BB10, it is incredible value.
So, let�s stop and think of all the things it does, and stop bashing it for what it doesn�t do.
Just my .02.