Oh yeah you're right. It didn't work for me before, weird.

It wouldn't be too bad.. most important is a data plan I'd say cuz you can just tether to use apps and browser. I actually rarely use BBM on my PlayBook cuz I'd much rather just type on my BlackBerry.

Just setup my PBm installed new update, and bridged with my Bold 9780 with no issues. So far so good, I think we all know this ain't no ipad but for the money I paid I'm liking it so far.

Picked mine up this morning! Haven't had time to play around with it yet. There 15-20 people waiting in front of FS on Granville when I got there.

anyone have problems with the unit not turning on or battery not charging on arrival?

I didn't have this issue, but people on RFD are. Try leaving it plugged for an hour or so. Make sure you hold the power button until the red LED comes on and then let go. Eventually , the Playbook splash screen will come up.

So far no problems for me. Plugged it in and it turned on right away, charging properly, bridging working, nothing to report as of yet.
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i havent picked it up yet, but its a problem i dont want to encounter... ive been waiting for the pb to drop price for a while. i really wanted one.

It happens in BlackBerries when the battery is drained too much that it's not able to turn on. Just keep it plugged in even though it seems like it's not charging

Yah. I had that problem. It wouldnt charge!!!
So I exchanged mine hassle free
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Anyone looking for a OEM black soft shell case?
Pm me
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Fucken choked

Called the store they had one left in stock

5 mins later I get to the store and as I try and find someone to help me dude in front grabs the last one :fuuuuu:
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buy it online...

edit: oh wtf FS put their backorder up to 800+ units earlier today and now it says 0




http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category...e8db41c892en01

bestbuy shows 10 16gb units for preorder

Anybody know if Queensbourough Walmart has any left?

Tried calling them no answer.

went there around 2 pm.. they're sold out of the 16 gb model =/

bestbuy cambie told me they might have a shipment either tonight or sometime during weekend for 16gbs

^Lansdowne BestBuy will be getting more shipment next week as well. You can get a rain cheque so you can ensure that you are getting it at this price

posting from my pb im really loving it!!!

Can the playbook have u tube videos playing while browsing the net ina. Different browser? I want music and browsing
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Do this:

Go to Settings->General->Change "Application Behavior" to "Showcase"
Now trying again and it should work.

You are welcome :smug:

sweeet. thanks man. i really appriciate it !!!!!!

now all i need to do is teather, but it wont allow me?

can u help me with that one =D

looks likke i gotta bridge it

Did you set TCP on your BlackBerry? If you're using Android or iPhone you just need to set up a wifi hotspot.

whats the tcp?
how do i get thurrrrr


wait i found IT....still not working tho....

just got mine. staples in kelowna has a bunch. fs is sold out. staples has accessories on foe 50% off too.

setup and bridge worked no problem

what are some good useful apps?

especially something i can create simple and editable tables. can that be done in word on here?

For those of you who tried to do the Android mod and failed and now your computer won't recognize your playbook, or for any other reason you want to factory re-install playbook OS on your device.... This is not the security wipe, it is an actual full reinstall of the OS.

Restore PB to factory default

Options

04-30-2011 10:14 PM - last edited on 04-30-2011 10:24 PM



Restoring the PB to factory default.



1. Open PB Desktop Manager

2. Connect PB to PC

3. Once connection is established go to "Help" should show no updates

4. Hard restart PB pressing power button and select "restart"

5. Once restart has begun Desktop Manager will display a popup window "option to Update" select update

6. This will take a long time approximate 15-20 minutes while the Original OS is downloading from RIM server

7. Follow on screen instruction at end



The original factory install will have been restored (all images, videos original games etc) . You need to re-initialize the PB from the start, just as if you just got it home from your store purchase.



NOTE: a security wipe does not restore the PB to factory Original.

There are people trying to hoard them and reselling at 300 on craiglist smh...