Jamz3k

Just seen the add for it and it looks rather nice, anyone played with it and what's it like comparison to the ipad?

davyboy

You need a Blackberry for emails. To bridge with.

It plays all types of video formats and flash web pages.

It's smaller than an ipad.

Jamz3k

Serious, that sounds a little bit crap!

davyboy

Not being able to play flash and many formats of video sounds crap too.

JackClark

It's not that bad, you can still go to Gmail.com but a native client will be better.

I kind of liked it, it's close to the iPad but not quite the full package.

Jamz3k

JackClark, you told me on a previous thread that the latest verious of apples OS for Ipods will mean you don't have to use itunes, will this be used on th Ipads also?

davyboy

..it also uses the bridge for the 3G connection, so you can browse via your Blackberry.

So you don't need an additional contract.

Jamz3k

Now that actually sounds good!

jonc

I've had one to evaluate for about 3 weeks now. I would say it is pretty good, has 720pHD screen and HD camera with inbuilt stereo speakers. Can truly multitask, though haven't really found much use for that ability, could run 10 apps simultaneously with ease. It is only enabled for wireless, there is no 3G option currently. You can "tether" it to a 3G phone if the phone as hotspot capability. It is geared to be a corporate device and you have to use Blackberry Bridge if you want to read work emails and access intranet, etc. This link is completely secure and once you disconnect the blackberry bridge, it will leave no corporate data on the device. The browser is good and fast and can play flash content.

JackClark

I don't believe I mentioned iPods but yes iPads will not require iTunes.

Ryan@Indigo-GT

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The play book is a great bit of kit, it feels well made and is really responsive but I think ultimately as with the Blackberry phones like I use the Apple AppStore and sheer number of app's available for Apple products make the iPad the better more expandable choice.

Puff The Magic Wagon!

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I got one through work then was given another the same day!

So far I've been impressed - it does exactly what it says it will. We have BBs & a BES so email, contacts, callendar, notes/memo are all there, same as my BB. Used tethering to access the internet when I was away from WiFi which worked well, even when I was roaming in Rep Ireland. One of the things I've used is the Kobo books app & bought a couple of books - excellent for waiting at airports.

Things I'd like it to be able to do are Java and have a SW VPN client. Java is coming I gather, as is the ability to run Android apps. Any other sys admin type tools are welcome as well. A better spreadsheet client would be handy too.

Its a bit heavier than I expected, but not outrageously so. Sizewise its an easy single hand hold. It looks smart & the neoprene cover it comes with means I don't have to spend more £ on stupid priced covers.

Ray T

so it needs bridging to a bb, is that still the case on wifi ? if you want to access emails?

I.e the GF has here personal 9700 on t-mobile , if we get her a playbook will she be able to use it on wifi to get her hotmails etc without connecting to her BB?

jonc

She will need to have Blackberry Bridge installed on her 9700 in order for her to use the phone's 3G for internet access whilst roaming. Alternatively she should be able to connect to free wifi hotspots too for internet access. The Playbook currently has no 3G option.

Puff The Magic Wagon!

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She will be able to access Gmail via the browser & WiFi without bridging to her BB

jonc

She will also be able to tether the playbook to any other 3G mobile either via bluetooth (not very reliable) or if the phone has wifi hotspot capability for roaming internet access.

Ray T

Cheers all,
I'll get her to save up (cut back on the dress buying!)

Snazy

been using mine a few days now and have to say, personally I prefer it to my iPad.
Actually surprised at how good it is, for a first gen device (thanks obviously to Apple for setting the stage)

subaruturbo_18

What's it missing to not be 'the full package'?

Snazy

Oh dont start lol

subaruturbo_18

Lol. I've bitten. It's too late now.

His comment was a classic though!

JackClark

I won't slate it as I quite like it. Fair play to RIM if they can gain the momentum of the iPad but I doubt they will and without it it's not quite the full package. Once again, I quite like it.

JackClark

The tumbleweed on this thread is a great indicator.

subaruturbo_18

You're answering my question, by completely not answering my question.


Why is it not the full package? saying it hasn't got the 'momentum' of the ipad, which i guess by that you mean the following, doesn't really answer it.

Dedrater

He is a massive troll, ignore him.

JackClark

Ignoring me would be denying yourself insight. Use both and you'll see for yourself.