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11-17-2011, 04:44 PM
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#251 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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is playbook browser and media player superior to the hp touchpad? Thats all i ever need to use. (plus the email app, if BB updates that soon.)
holy shit, RFD forum about playbook deal is at page 137 afer 3 days.
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11-17-2011, 05:36 PM
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#252 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by wasabisashimi  is playbook browser and media player superior to the hp touchpad? Thats all i ever need to use. (plus the email app, if BB updates that soon.)
holy shit, RFD forum about playbook deal is at page 137 afer 3 days. | The PB definitely has a much better media player, though the browsers are pretty close; I'd give the edge to the PB just because the TP has a few bugs in its default browser (though the $2.99 Advanced Browser is considerably better).
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11-17-2011, 08:15 PM
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#253 | | Got MOD?
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Originally Posted by Simplex123 It doesn't run inside another app. Android developers port it directly into app world and it would look like any other BlackBerry app. | So they still need to be verified by rim. can you install anything that you have the apk to without needing a developer to port it to app world? Do Android GPS apps work?
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11-17-2011, 08:56 PM
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#254 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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im trying to teather this to my 9900. is not working.
do i need to call my carrier and let them know i wana teather?
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11-17-2011, 09:29 PM
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#255 | | RS controls my life!
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^^ was JUST gonna ask that too. cant fuckin work im gettin pissed
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11-17-2011, 09:56 PM
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#256 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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I didn't have to call mine, just make sure you point it to your carrier, ie Fido. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-17-2011, 10:23 PM
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#257 | | In RS I Trust
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How does teathering work? Do I have to get it added on my plan or is it just taken off my data?
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11-17-2011, 10:30 PM
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#258 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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If you have a BIS plan with data, then you just need to get BlackBerry Bridge and pair them. If you want to just tether, you turn on bluetooth on your phone and PB and touch tether on your PB settings
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11-17-2011, 10:41 PM
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#259 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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What's a BIS plan?
I have 1gig data share. And I can't share Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-17-2011, 10:45 PM
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#260 | | In RS I Trust
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I got that 6gb data package a couple years ago I wonder if that works hmmm
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11-17-2011, 10:53 PM
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#261 | | RS controls my life!
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i have a 6gb plan too. mine just fails to connect after trying to acquire ip address.
oh just found out that bridging can also connect to internet. guess that will do for now
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11-17-2011, 11:10 PM
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#262 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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What phones are you guys using? I have only tried tethering with BlackBerries.
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11-17-2011, 11:18 PM
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#263 | | RS controls my life!
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11-17-2011, 11:59 PM
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#264 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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If you have a Blackberry running OS 5 or later, just download Bridge and use that to link to the 2 devices.
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11-18-2011, 12:04 AM
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#265 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Bridge will only let you use the browser so apps won't work.
If tether isn't working you guys probably need to set the TCP IP.
For Fido
APN: internet.fido.ca
user:fido
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Here are the settings for other carriers Cell Expert - Free tips and advice - APN Settings
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11-18-2011, 12:23 AM
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#266 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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futureshop is offering the same deal btw they're on backorder btw and supposedly only 546 units available when i ordered the 16gb currently @ 533 by the time i ended my order Search Result - Future Shop | |
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11-18-2011, 12:27 AM
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#267 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Anyone order one with the new price drops?
I hate how misleading Staples.ca was because they sent me an email advertising the Playbook at their new price points BUT they also added a coupon for $15 off any purchase of $100. On Staples' website the Playbooks are still listed as their original prices ($499+) so you need to enter in a coupon code in order to get the new prices.
Great! Problem is you can't stack coupons so there's no real incentive to buy from them... I ended up putting down an order for one anyway in case the other shops are all sold out. Worst case scenario I take it back and get a refund.
I also bought one from Future Shop just in case with a 5% off coupon they gave me for delivering my Batman Arkham City order late. It came to $214.13 after all taxes and fees. Anybody else score a better deal?
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11-18-2011, 12:51 AM
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#268 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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thesource.ca flyer says you get a $300 gift card with purchase of the playbook
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11-18-2011, 01:29 AM
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#269 | | ESKETIT
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^ prob gotta pay full price for that deal Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-18-2011, 01:38 AM
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#270 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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^^well yeah :P
i meant that @ first it seems they decided to just give a $300 gift card, then $150 accessories, then straight selling the tablet for $199 etc
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11-18-2011, 06:32 AM
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#271 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by Simplex123 Bridge will only let you use the browser so apps won't work. | You can't get into App World, but you can use apps while in Bridge Mode. I have a couple of newspaper apps and I have no issues accessing them while in Bridge.
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11-18-2011, 08:10 AM
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#272 | | Banned (ABWS)
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I hope that everyone buying a playbook also has a blackberry phone to use with it. Without, the playbook isn't much fun. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-18-2011, 08:17 AM
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#273 | | MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
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can't wait to pm on my way home from work.
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11-18-2011, 09:27 AM
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#274 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Bestbuy lansdowne was out of 16gb but Future Shop still has lots Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-18-2011, 09:51 AM
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#275 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Got to BestBuy at Cambie location at 10am. As soon as I walked in 10 people were already going to the cashier to pay for their PB's. Sold out within 20 mins of the 16gb.
I did my ISPU for 1 and also did price protection for 2 I bought the other day without any hassle. Was out of there in 5 mins.
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