playbook worth a punt for teenage daughter ?

Yas786 · 2 Sep 2012 at 14:31

Another thing to consider is that the playbook will be getting Blackberry's new OS, BB10 as well. No idea when but it has been promised.

Got my 64gb version last week for £129 as well, given my 32gb to the missus for her to use.

Also more price drops on the 16 and 32gb models as well.

http://crackberry.com/blackberry-playbook-gets-yet-another-price-drop-uk-anyone-bargain

16gb is now £109
32gb is now £119
64gb is now £129.

kona786 · 2 Sep 2012 at 14:57

A no-brainer to get the 64GB at those prices

Skeeter · 2 Sep 2012 at 16:21

Do these take SD cards?

Yas786 · 2 Sep 2012 at 16:54

Skeeter said:
Do these take SD cards?

Nope they dont, dont see the point of having an sd card if you have a 32gb or 64gb version. More than enough space and they are easily connectable to a pc or laptop if you want to move your stuff off the playbook to a pc/laptop.

Skeeter · 2 Sep 2012 at 17:11

Yeah that's why I asked. If they had an SD card slot then there's no point in getting anything other than the 16GB. But without one 64GB is fine.

After spending weeks umming and ahhing over what android tablet to get, I've decided to just grab one of these. All I ever do on my phone at home is browse the web and use messenger, and the playbook is ideal.

Yas786 · 2 Sep 2012 at 17:13

Skeeter said:
Yeah that's why I asked. If they had an SD card slot then there's no point in getting anything other than the 16GB. But without one 64GB is fine.

After spending weeks umming and ahhing over what android tablet to get, I've decided to just grab one of these. All I ever do on my phone at home is browse the web and use messenger, and the playbook is ideal.

Yep thats pretty much what i use mine for, web browsing at home when im downstairs watching TV and also i have it paired up with my Blackberry as well.

kona786 · 2 Sep 2012 at 17:42

Yas786 said:
Nope they dont, dont see the point of having an sd card if you have a 32gb or 64gb version. More than enough space and they are easily connectable to a pc or laptop if you want to move your stuff off the playbook to a pc/laptop.

When has 64GB ever been enough for storage nowadays

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The more the better - SD Slots should be standard issue!

However at this price I can't complain.

sharingan_sasuk · 2 Sep 2012 at 18:16

Nexus 7 any day. It's worth the extra cost.

Having a Blackberry handset already is no excuse for going for a Playbook.

Skeeter · 2 Sep 2012 at 18:50

I agree SD cards should be standard. But without 64gb is ok.

Sharingan, I've tried 3 demo Nexus 7 units and all 3 had issues, and the Nexus 7 thread is full of people with problems, so I've just lost faith in it. And 16gbs just isn't enough space.

So I was faced with a £200 device that doesn't have enough space that is likely to need returning, all for browsing the web and IMing. It just didn't stack up. So I've decided to get a playbook for half the price, and put the money saved towards a Windows 8 tablet.

Yas786 · 2 Sep 2012 at 19:28

sharingan_sasuk said:
Nexus 7 any day. It's worth the extra cost.

Having a Blackberry handset already is no excuse for going for a Playbook.

It's a capable device with or without a blackberry

Jony27 · 3 Sep 2012 at 12:42

haha got my mother to purchase one for herself

got the 64gb one
hopefully arriving here on 7th

Ben Cole · 3 Sep 2012 at 13:46

Yas786 said:
It's a capable device with or without a blackberry

Indeed, OS2 removed the dependance / benefit of using one with a blackberry.

GeezerButler · 3 Sep 2012 at 22:06

Picked up a 64GB today - it's really nice. Great screen, great browser,really nicely built. Very pleased with it for £129. Just keep your hand off the top left corner - It will kill your wireless signal!

CSA · 4 Sep 2012 at 09:21

is this a permanent price drop or part of a one off sale ?

Hxc · 4 Sep 2012 at 09:22

Picked up a 64gb yesterday too. Browser and media player are ace, and the build quality is phenominal. All I wanted it for so I'm happy

I am a BB9900 user, and the bridging aspect is ace, too. Like that a lot. Excited for BB10 now

dasyad · 4 Sep 2012 at 10:29

What's the browser performance like on these?

My mum is getting frustrated by her TouchPad running WebOS, the browser is just painful to use at times. Soo I'm thinking the solution to the problem is either a BlackBerry PlayBook or a Nexus 7.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 4 Sep 2012 at 12:27

I would get the punt!! A trade for the Playbook is worth it,as it is probably worth more money.

bulb66 · 4 Sep 2012 at 15:41

dasyad said:
What's the browser performance like on these?

My mum is getting frustrated by her TouchPad running WebOS, the browser is just painful to use at times. Soo I'm thinking the solution to the problem is either a BlackBerry PlayBook or a Nexus 7.

What's the browser performance like on these? in terms of what? I find the browser really good, flash support, tabs and the screen makes watch youtube really enjoyable.

dasyad · 4 Sep 2012 at 15:56

bulb66 said:
What's the browser performance like on these? in terms of what? I find the browser really good, flash support, tabs and the screen makes watch youtube really enjoyable.

In terms of responsiveness especially where there is a lot of JavaScript. I'll just go try one out in a shop using her favourite web sites and see how it goes.

bulb66 · 4 Sep 2012 at 16:18

dasyad said:
In terms of responsiveness especially where there is a lot of JavaScript. I'll just go try one out in a shop using her favourite web sites and see how it goes.

The problem with that is the ones in the shop wont have been update to 2.0, tell me a web site and i'll try it for you?