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Blackberry Playbook $199

At Staples and Best Buy $199 for 16gb. Walmart price matched me and the guy who was behind me buying a Kindle Fire. The manager was like $300 off? Ha ha Merry Christmas !
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So a new one from Walmart?
I am trying to decide on the playbook, Fire, or Nook and can't really decide. $200 is a good price for just surfing from the couch.
Why go with the playbook over the others?
And how did you get the deal?

That's where the stolen lot went lol
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I had one and it was the biggest POS I have ever owned... If it was $99 I'd still pass on it... If it was $49 I'd get it as a toy but nothing more.....

I wonder why it is so cheap. I am gonna go and pick one up from BestBuy tonight to check it out. I have 45 days to return it if I don't like it. It will be a Christmas present to me if I do.

Get the Flyer or the View for ~230$... Much, much, MUCH better devices for around the same $, IMHO.
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Can this be rooted and flashed to Android??
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Playbook hardware quality is far better then any android tablet. Why don't dev's hack it and install android on it? It far better the kindle fire or the nook. I just don't get it. And its on sale in best buy $200 for 16 and 250 for 32gb.
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samomamo said:
Playbook hardware quality is far better then any android tablet. Why don't dev's hack it and install android on it? It far better the kindle fire or the nook. I just don't get it. And its on sale in best buy $200 for 16 and 250 for 32gb.
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Have looked into it yet?because they have cm7 alpha and miui aplha on it already with duel booting to choose what os u want to load. This is the reason I just bought one for my self
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samomamo said:
Playbook hardware quality is far better then any android tablet. Why don't dev's hack it and install android on it? It far better the kindle fire or the nook. I just don't get it. And its on sale in best buy $200 for 16 and 250 for 32gb.
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From everything I've read the Kindle Fire hardware is very much like the Playbook.
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Blu3Fr0g said:
Can this be rooted and flashed to Android??
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My thoughts exactly!!

&roid said:
My thoughts exactly!!
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Yes it can but they r alpha builds still
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thekarens said:
From everything I've read the Kindle Fire hardware is very much like the Playbook.
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I think he meant build quality.
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Latest update is... returned Playback for 499 credit/ swap for Galaxy Tab 10.1 ftw.
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I had a touch pad for 99 used it for two hours and sold it on eBay when I saw how high the prices are. The touch pad had almost no apps.
The Playbook at 199 is an insult. Its worse than the touch pad and as no apps. It just got Facebook and angry birds now. If it was 50 bucks I still would think about it.
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Fataldesain said:
I had a touch pad for 99 used it for two hours and sold it on eBay when I saw how high the prices are. The touch pad had almost no apps.
The Playbook at 199 is an insult. Its worse than the touch pad and as no apps. It just got Facebook and angry birds now. If it was 50 bucks I still would think about it.
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Yeah I had several in my cart on the last eBay sale. Never would let me buy one. Then I heard that people were buying 4 at a time on eBay Canada. Wtf lol. Played around with the Playback for a couple of days before returning it for the Galaxy tab. I really wanted the tab in the first place but wasn't gonna pay $488 for it. $220 on the other hand
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The touchpad is great with cm 7 on it. Its alpha but I haven't figured out what's not working. Cannot beat it for the price.
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Just ordered the 101 G9 Turbo ICS.

Should arrive next week. Looking forward to playing with it! Be good to keep in touch with you all!

jsthorpe said:
Should arrive next week. Looking forward to playing with it! Be good to keep in touch with you all!
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Awesome and welcome. Don't expect iPad build quality, but the g9 is actually very durable, my 5 yo son destroys his and it keeps ticking. I am using the 80 as I like the 8 inch size. Let us know how the 10“ works.
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steve adams said:
Awesome and welcome. Don't expect iPad build quality, but the g9 is actually very durable, my 5 yo son destroys his and it keeps ticking. I am using the 80 as I like the 8 inch size. Let us know how the 10“ works.
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It arrived this morning, all working great. Having read a bunch of reviews slating it for tacky build quality, poor camera, etc, I wasn't put off. Those reviews were just picky. It's actually quite solidly built, and very fast. Not bothered about the camera, I have a real digital camera for photos, and my mobile phone as backup. Why would I want to lug my tablet around to take pictures? Bizarre. They could have quite happily left the camera off for all I care.
But anyway, like I said, the 101 G9 Turbo ICS is great! Screen is awesome, apps look brilliant on it.

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It arrived this morning, all working great. Having read a bunch of reviews slating it for tacky build quality, poor camera, etc, I wasn't put off. Those reviews were just picky. It's actually quite solidly built, and very fast. Not bothered about the camera, I have a real digital camera for photos, and my mobile phone as backup. Why would I want to lug my tablet around to take pictures? Bizarre. They could have quite happily left the camera off for all I care.
But anyway, like I said, the 101 G9 Turbo ICS is great! Screen is awesome, apps look brilliant on it.
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I would like a better camera for video chats.
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Laptop with built-in webcam is probably your best bet.
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jsthorpe said:
Laptop with built-in webcam is probably your best bet.
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Nah , the acer, Samsung and others have camera that are great for video chat, the archos camera is horrible
Not even useable.
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Can't have everything. If its that important, use another device.
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jsthorpe said:
Can't have everything. If its that important, use another device.
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In the process of getting either the Samsung, Acer or Asus. I really want the pad phone. But I can get the transformer for half the price. And I can get an Acer 500 or Sammy 10" for even swap of my iPhone 4.
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steve adams said:
In the process of getting either the Samsung, Acer or Asus. I really want the pad phone. But I can get the transformer for half the price. And I can get an Acer 500 or Sammy 10" for even swap of my iPhone 4.
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Why get the transformer? Get the Nexus 7
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DarkhShadow said:
Why get the transformer? Get the Nexus 7
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Because I want a 10" screen, that's why. I may totally jump on the nexus 7 if they are priced good here. But not before a new bigger device. I have been waiting for any information on the g10x but none seems to be around besides the initial release video and hoopla this spring. I wish Archie would give extra info on release date and specs.
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OT. Help me pick a tablet.

Hi all. It's not often that I start a thread around here. Feel free to keep this going for other people looking to spend their gift cards.
So I am between 2 tabs: Nexus 7 and Galaxy 2 7.0.
From what I'm reading, it looks like the specs are a little better on the Nexus but it's really hard to be a deal I found on a refurb Galaxy tab on Amazon ($170).
The lack of expandable storage and HDMI concern me a little with the Nexus but all reports seen to indicate that it's just an incredible device. Plus if I get the Galaxy tab i kind of feel like I'm just getting a bigger version of this phone.... though it does have official cm support.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your help with my 1st world problem.
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I picked myself up a galaxy 2 7.0 refurb and I'm liking it. Just fyi, look at walmart online because they have it for $150 refurbish. Just check everyday because they restock often. I was thinking about the nexus 7 but two thing hold me off on it: the lift screen problem and the price.

What is the lift screen issue?
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i love my nexus 7 and its only 199 front the play store for a new 16gb quad core tab
its a nice screen and well rooting is easy also they have a nice case for it

Tha_Dynasty2049 said:
i love my nexus 7 and its only 199 front the play store for a new 16gb quad core tab
its a nice screen and well rooting is easy also they have a nice case for it
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What are your thoughts on only having 16gb? I would plan on having a couple bigger games on it but wouldn't carry music or many movies.
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You can pick up a moto Xoom for $219 on N1 wireless XD it has 32 GB of storage plus an SD card slot and a 10.1 inch display
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Can't help with those choices but I have to gloat a bit...got an ASUS TF700 with the keyboard and am loving it!
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I have the 7.0 plus tab and I love it. I bought my dad the nexus 7 16 gig and having played with it its a top notch device. If I were to buy a device from your choices I would pick the nexus but I would get the 32 gig one. I just believe you can never have enough memory. But I do love having an memory card and it makes everything so much easier. You can't go wrong with either device. I think it comes down to personal preference.

Note 10.1 hands down its just like the phone
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gronimo21 said:
Note 10.1 hands down its just like the phone
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Unfortunately it's out of my price range.
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After reading about the Xoom, I think it's also in the mix now.
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Galaxy note 10 since it has mulitwindow

I jist got 2 galaxy tab 2 10.1 for me and my oldest son for xmas. I have to say its a great tab for the money I like it alot better than my nexus 7 due to size and my moms nexus 10 which is the same size but is missing a few features in lieu of bigger proc and ram. Which on the tablet you dont notice really since theres not a lot of phone related stuff running in the background. They also have sd slots for expansion
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It's just my personal experience. I had the Tab 2 7.0 for about 5 months and now I have the nexus 7 since day 1. I have it mainly for the kids whether playing games or watching movies. I rarely use it for some reading and browsing.
I have to say there is no comparison. Nexus 7 is a LOT better. The screen is way better whether the specs, visibility, brightness or the dirt and finger print collection. Also, the speed and responsiveness. It is a lot faster and the touch is more accurate and responsive.
The tab 2 is better in terms of extra hardware. A microSD slot, a back camera and an HDMI port. So, if you can get past these, you have to get the Nexus.
I have 4 tablets now (well, the HP is now broken) and I never used the back camera except for testing purposes. Another thing is I never ran out of space. Of course this is very subjective. You can have a couple of 2GB games and that would clutter the space. Also, I have a Google TV and a Wii and they are my entertainment center (though not something to brag about).
So, for me, I would say: Definitely go with the nexus.
I never used a Motorola product, so I don't know anything about it. I just like the 7 inches size better than the 10 inches. It is lighter, easier to handle and the battery usually lasts better.
Hope this helps...

My gt2 10.1 is lighter than my kindle fire and barely different from my nexus 7. Having gps on it is nice tho makes turn by turn easy as hell to use while driving since I dont have to strain to see it. Plus the IR blaster is great my tablet now controls my tv, pc and satellite set top box. I dont use my nexus 7 much anymore between my note 2 and gt2 its become obsolete.
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The Nexus 7 without a doubt. I have the 16GB version and I love it. I have used other tablets (Herotab C8, Asus TF 101) and have handled many others, and without a doubt the Nexus 7 is without a doubt the best I have used. Clean, easy to modify, and most of the development work is pretty stable. It is by far the best one going.
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Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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mjs2011 said:
Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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I have a N7 32GB and it just perfect. No screen lift or any issue. And you will love Vice City also GTA III, Nova 3, NFS Most Wanted and Bards tale. That little thing run heavy games like nothing. Love it. :beer:
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Great thread. Im looking for a tablet. Nexus 7 looks like the best. I just bought the kids 2 cheap Iview 7 in 4.04 tabs. 1.2ghz There great for a 2 and 4 year old Lol. They came pre rooted! Yes my toddler has a rooted overclocked tab!! As I used them a bit a 7 in tablet is perfect. 10 inch tabs are big and midas well get laptop out. 7 inch tabs fit in back pocket. Let us know how you like the nexus.
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mjs2011 said:
Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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How did u get it for that price just checked and it's 250 without a case
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Worth it?

Hey guys
I'm contemplating getting the P6 for my girlfriend, but I'm a bit worried about the performance issues many reviews have noted.
Are they true? Have they been fixed with firmware updates?
Thanks guys!
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bjornvil said:
Hey guys
I'm contemplating getting the P6 for my girlfriend, but I'm a bit worried about the performance issues many reviews have noted.
Are they true? Have they been fixed with firmware updates?
Thanks guys!
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i`m a normal user.. useing phone for.. mails.. websites.. some games some times.. easy games.. easy apps.. like facebook shazam wazzap things like this...this phone works wonderful no problem at all... true battery was bad at start.. but after isntaling 125,now battery life is awesome.. full day with no problem..there was one more small problem.. sound in headphones was verry low.. but after rooting and delete some files from internal memory the sound is verry good..
thos are the issuses with p6.. i`m preaty sure if is about a girl.. it will not force the phone with extreme top aplications,...

bjornvil said:
Hey guys
I'm contemplating getting the P6 for my girlfriend, but I'm a bit worried about the performance issues many reviews have noted.
Are they true? Have they been fixed with firmware updates?
Thanks guys!
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The are no performance issues.

It's worth it i think. B125 is awesome. Battery last's all day and this phone design is absolutelly gorgeous. So thin and nice looking... I Bet your GF loves it :good:

Performance issues? The P6 runs buttery smooth
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Worth it for sure. Been using it for 5 months without any regrets and still feel like its the best mobile and best choice i made.
But you need to tell what kinda phone your lady is looking for(main needs, budget, features) and whether you have any other device in mind besides p6.

warea said:
Worth it for sure. Been using it for 5 months without any regrets and still feel like its the best mobile and best choice i made.
But you need to tell what kinda phone your lady is looking for(main needs, budget, features) and whether you have any other device in mind besides p6.
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Well, it's light usage and casual gaming mostly, and taking photos... She's been using my Nexus S since I upgraded to the N4 but lately she's been complaining that it's slow and crashing all the time
I don't really have any other device in mind... I just saw I could get the P6 for a good price
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bjornvil said:
Well, it's light usage and casual gaming mostly, and taking photos... She's been using my Nexus S since I upgraded to the N4 but lately she's been complaining that it's slow and crashing all the time
I don't really have any other device in mind... I just saw I could get the P6 for a good price
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Heavy gaming is kinda of inconsistent on P6 so cannot guarantee the performance. But light games will be more than fine. And so will it be quite good for photos and light usage. Its clearly better than the Nexus S for sure and also all round better the nexus 4 or samsung s3 to many. :good: There is also a pink color version of P6. :good:

Thanks guys, she won't be playing anything more demanding than Candy Crush
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Thanks guys, she won't be playing anything more demanding than Candy Crush
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Then the Phone is perfect.
I had 3 options, this, S3 and N4. Hardware wise this is the best in my opinion.
The camera delivers really pretty images, they are a bit oversaturated, but I don't think you'll mind.
The white is really good lookin. Think this is the best option, I feel it has enough specs for today's stuff.

P6 = Best Value.
Im not into specs, but I was surprised how good P6 performs.
almost all the girls I know are attracted on the design esp the white and pink colors.

P6 is awesome Buttery smooth software, sleek hardware design, and using this phone just feels good IMO.
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Tripod mount?

Just curious if anyone has an ides of ebat a good mount wiuldbbe fire our phone saw some on Amazon but no reviews +.+ don't wanna spend a bunch though.
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I use this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7J5ZC0?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
Works great!
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A monopod can be just as good for high-end amatuer photos. Photography was my major in college, and I wound up using a monopod more times than one would imagine. Maybe even more than my $500 tripod. And, it was a homemade one. Didn't take that long to make it, just a little planning. Monopods are just much easier to transport.