If you like your Playbook and want it to succeed do this...you can make a difference!
So I'm loving my PB, but it obviously isn't selling as well as RIM would like, or enough to entice developers like Skype, Kindle, and Netflix. So this post is my selfish way to help increase sales of the PB so I get better apps!
I've seen repeated threads saying that the in store demo models of the PB are not updated to the latest OS, not set to presentation mode as they should be, or even working. My suggestion is that we harness the vast Crackberry army to fix this situation. Everyone should go into their local Best Buy, Office Depot, RadioShack/The Source, wherever Playbooks are sold and fix them!
Here's what I propose:
1. Ensure they have the latest OS, go to Options-Software Updates and click on "Check for Updates" and download the latest software.
2. Then go to Options-General and change Application Behaviour to Showcase, so Apps continue to work while off screen, it's a cool feature and differentiates the PB from the iPad. Then change Demo Mode to ON, so that the demo movies are shown when no one is using it to attract attention, it only takes affect when the PB is plugged in so it won't drain the battery (all demo units are plugged in).
3. If the demo units are not working ask a sales associate to fix them or put out a new unit, tell them you are considering buying a PB but have to be able to try it out first. Don't feel bad, asking them as it's their job, just mention to them that it will increase their stores sales, if Best Buy has non working demo units then customers will go to Office Depot to buy it.
4. This step is optional, but if the store has non-working or non-wifi connected Playbooks ask to speak to a manager or supervisor to fix the situation. You will be doing them a favour as I'm sure managers want to have working demo devices.
When you've hit up a store and fixed their demo units post in this thread so we can all congratulate you, and we can track which stores have been fixed.
This is an important initiative, as the HP tablet has just been released, so consumers have more choices than ever, let's help them make the smart choice and choose a Playbook! If Kevin or any of the Crackberry crew want to make this a sticky that would be a big help for all us Playbook owners looking for better Apps! Go forth Crackberry Army and help yourself by helping Playbook sales!