BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook

  • Released 2012, August
    425g, 10mm thickness
    BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
    32GB storage, no card slot
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  • 7.0"
    600x1024 pixels
  • 5MP
    1080p
  • 1GB RAM
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    Li-Po

BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook - Specs

Network Technology HSPA / LTE
2G bands
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 800
4G bands LTE band 4(1700/2100), 17(700)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2012, August. Released 2012, August
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Weight 425 g (14.99 oz)
SIM No
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~54.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
Platform OS BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Memory Card slot No
Internal 32GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 5 MP, AF
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 3 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth 3.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Browser HTML5, Adobe Flash
 Micro HDMI port
Document viewer/editor
BlackBerry Bridge
Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+
Video player DivX/WMV/XviD/3gp
Organizer
Predictive text input
Battery   Non-removable Li-Po battery
Misc Colors Black
Price About 470 EUR

BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook - User Reviews

  • Jio card

  • I have the latest software installed, but still no apps available, just brower, pls help

  • hi you need to connect it to wifi and update it.

  • hey u want to put ur sim then will work

  • I love mine the problem is it can't make calls it can't send and receive messages and I can't see my contacts,pliz help me to set

  • dear sir how are you today sir my name is m vasani biswas i living bangladesh capital city dhaka motijheel .sir i have to problem my blackberry playbook os version 2.1.0.1917.but sir my playbook not supported gsm sim & android apps.i am very very upset in my heart. how to install on a blackberry playbook. i shall wait for your good answered thank's m vasani biswas

  • Nice

  • applications are not good. when you put sim. you have to put mep code to unlock. i don't know what is mep code. if you want to share pictures or other file you can't . i buy this product by mistake

  • nothing like apps in my tablet,only browser is available. what can i do to solve that?

  • If there's nothing like apps, etc just go on settings then update software . Done!

  • Enter password required

  • yes, same problem

  • After security wipe only browser is available how to get other application like Gallery,Camera, etc.... step by step download plzzzz help me

  • maybe tab not compatible with your region's sim

  • Same prob

  • BlackBerry play book has blocked. What is solution

  • what is solution

  • Hai Sir, My blackberry 4g lte tablet, sim card blocked (and is showing mode mm#6), but it is working in the other mobile phones, how can we recover this issue? please replay..

  • dear sir, sim not connecting

  • Hi all. My WiFi is apparently dead after this update, tried a router and 2 different mobile hotspots, none are visible. For some reason it started working again after deleting the previous configuration. Just try setting up WiFi again and it should work. Range has been severely hampered tough. Will no longer work in my bedroom. Instantly loses connection.

  • My playbook 4G LTE works perfect. But my only problem is that,when I insert a micro sim,it says sim not detected..what would be the problem?I don't think its the port cause its able to notice there's a simcard and matter of fact its new..

  • buy an app called spare phone in blackberry world, it's $2.99... sign into it with google, & you have a dialer.

  • Can I make calls on a playbook 32gb?Cause I would find hard to reason as to why they would make 1 with a sim slot when you can't make calls

  • i love blackberry playbook but i wander if its good because three service providers in zambia have failed to conect it to internet please help

  • its too good

  • hidden folder how came back how can dowanload

  • what is the problem ?

  • can somebody help me to start and use my own i can not do it alone

  • Its cannot run skype its not a an android tab.

  • enter ''blackberry''to continue

  • enter ''blackberry''to continue

  • it playbook local calls possible...

  • hw to use simcard.its shwing blocked

  • can i use 2g in this tab

  • please,were will get dis playbook battery,i badly needed it

  • Can I operate internet using dongle in this tablet by usb port? will whatsapp , skype etc work on this tab ?

  • Dear sir donot warking sim 3g Vodafone use can I halp

  • gutam, how to reset the tab as you told to reset. i am facing problem of not connecting to BSNL

  • I have performed the following steps on my new BB Playbook 32 GB without GSM SIM: (it took about 2 - 3 hrs to update my Playbook but it worked fine afterwords) 1. You need wi-fi internet access or you can go to a internet cafe which provides wi-fi internet access. 2. Switch ON your BB Playbook and enable wi-fi in your BB Playbook. 3. It will ask you about few settings and will start updating your BB Playbook's Operating Syatem. 4. Once the update is completed you are free to customize as per your requirement. 5. Thanks !!!

  • Sir My Name is Fiaz is not what blackberry playbook Railway running in to tell the browser how to Skype plees reply me fast

  • i did a security wipe under the setttings. after reconfiguring the device, all the icons are missing and cant get them restored. what do i do to restore them back? please if anyone has an idea, kindly forward to [email protected]

  • Bad tab .it is one of the fall tab

  • sim net not connecting

  • What is the SAR content of this model?

  • Does it have BIS?

  • awesome, a good brand, how lucky am I to have that phone

  • Dear Mr Aniram, I also bought the BB Playbook 32 GB 4G device through Ebay (lets Go Digital) Please guide me how can I update the O/S to be able to start using it. Please reply on : [email protected] Thanks and regards, Setu Shroff

  • yeah also use tata gsm docomo

  • yeah

  • Does it have skype video caller?

  • how to replaced old blackberry id to new blackberry id?

  • Can I use air cell sim in bb 4g lte play book

  • i realy mind its blackberry playbook all problem no option no gurenty piece....

  • Hi all I am planing to buy bb playbook 7 32gb lte, could any one help me out for correct procedure of getting started the device, and to use 3g sim in the playbook, reply pls

  • Hi all I am planing to buy bb playbook 7 32gb lte, could any one help me out for correct procedure of getting started the device, and to use 3g sim in the playbook, reply pls

  • Blackberry Playbook has OS 2.0 which is not upgradeable in future. No useful application is available in the BB market. Even FB (not working fine), Whatsapp, Skype or other social media apps are not available in the BB Market. I tried to convert .apk files to .bar as described on youtube, but nothing worked. Video camera is very good it is HD. Browser is also fine.

  • 4g frquency band used in tab is used for defence in India. so they block it. solution is to use the tab in 3g only mode.hope u have it . reset the tab..reinsert the sim and .. Use 3g only setting in network after sim is inserted. You have it. :D for Bsnl users. Add vpn as bsnlnet leave Id and password. Blank. Save it. Browse net hurrah

  • no

  • yes bro same problem here... even i purchased from lets go digital... i called him he s asking for rs 4000.

  • I hve idea connection can i use 3g?how is it possible?

  • if only, RIM had made a 3g/4g Sim enabled 6' or 7' Tab (playbook or call it BizBook, data to work on its own, it would have been the best device selling Company in the world. Please BB should give something bigger than 'passport' for Data munchers, pls.

  • ofcourse man

  • Use 3g only setting in network after sim is inserted. You have it. :D for Bsnl users. Add vpn as bsnlnet leave I'd and password. Blank. Save it. Browse net hurrah

  • does whatsapp work on the blackberry playbook

  • can I use Idea blackberry data plan for internet browsing in playbook 4G 32GB.

  • How can I make a call from my blackberry playbook it's not showing any options

  • Yes you can use it with 3G service because its a 3G and 4g tab. take it and enjoy it bro

  • In India 4G is not there . If i can buy this and Puts a 3G SIM then will it be works ? Please reply me if anybody have an experience.

  • This my bb playbook has been blocked and cannot be used on the network.how to I solve this problem

  • what is use of sim card in playbook ?, can I make phone call from this playbook ?

  • here is an interesting one. i bought this from lets go digital in july and was working fine with bsnl 3g sim till october mid. now I am getting error blocked with MM#6. I think all service providers are blocking this device. any other experincing like this?

  • Possible to connect 3g sim forplayboock

  • Does the playbook 2.0 support skype? and what specific version of Os is present? any upgrades are given to the user any more?

  • No

  • Does this also support 2G network?

  • I am using same playbook. Please try to use Vodafone sim card. I am using the same in Maharashtra and it is working fine for me and showing 3G speed upto 3mbps.

  • Can. You tell how to install. Skype

  • can you tell me how to set up file for sim card and hand set.

  • Can I use Airtel 3G sim or I have look after WiFi connectivity, with this gadget?

  • Will it support Airtel 3G SIM or I have to use the WiFi only?

  • you have to on wifi and download opera mini .... or you can try bbm service plan which cost you....

  • set up file for sim card and handset

  • I have purchased 3g/4g lte play book but it is not accepting air tel 3g sim and after inserting idea 3g sim it is showing this sim is not activated for black Berry services . please help me guys what to do

  • Search for WhatsApp.bat file download it and install it will work

  • hi i like to buy a blackberry playbook 4g lte its support 3g sim in india and its able to make a call and message please help me to buy bb

  • - You can't use Skype - Dont expect to play games such as Temple Run - Side loading of android apps is allowed now but still not everything available on Playstore would run. Also you will need to convert it first or download it from 3rd party websites. - If you manage to find your way, you can still put it to a good use - Hardware is excellent - BB has stopped giving updates for this tablet. If they again plan to revive updates, any day this tablet inspite of being old still packs a punch.

  • not too bad, with price

  • i'm planning to buy BB 4G LTE... i have some concerns regarding the product & please help me settle those... 1. Can i call & accept calls using this tablet? 2. Can i get access to android market (some may find this stupidity..but i've heard that in BB Z10, we can access to android market & download from that)... 3. Is watsapp available?? 4. Can i use this as a choice of secondary cell phone?? pls do help... & if possible, reply to my mail [email protected]

  • Skype is not available for this tablet that's bad thing about this and I have not received air phone with this by online shopping.

  • Bought the BB Playbook 32 GB 4G device through Ebay (lets Go Digital) Product got delivered as they promised. Its a brand new sealed pack and bought for 6K(INR). Initially we have to update the O/S (496MB) and then only we will be able to get in to the log on screen. * Its a good one, cheaper but with few concerns:- 1) Its not for calling, but you can have it for data connection. 2) The support for this device has been stopped. 3) Cant download the apps like, skpe, watsapp, games like candy crush, temple run, few others becos it has a specific apps and not all.few others are payable. 4) Camera, Battery, wifi connectivity is good, but unable to transfer the files from play book to other mobile nor from mobiles to this playbook. 5) It weighs close to .5kg and its the only major concern.. But i will say, this is for my Kids, however its good for me as well... Good One, but few other options unavailable as mentioned above. worth..

  • Thanx mate could u give a review and wat was d cost? N can the 3g SIM issue b fixed ... Coz m planning to use it on 3g

  • Hi I have recently purchased from letsgodigital ebay excellent experience quick delivery brand new product at amazing price grab it before stock out @ 6k is a superb deal I have not inserted a 3g sim however this tab is Not a calling tab

  • I am also facing the same problem, please tell me if it is rectified in your playbook. please do reply kindly

  • Is it new sealed or refurbished .. Tell how is your experience

  • Hey mate planning to buy one from lets go digital .can u please tell how is the condition of product delivered and comment on what happens when 3g SIM is used ? Does the SIM get blocked or the tablet has issues. What was d price ?

  • Pls give the steps how to rectify the mm#6 problem of 3G activated sim in playbook. Plss

  • How frnd plz help me

  • without sim, how we can use 3g,4g network.any option phone call. thanks

  • hey friends....tell me which sideloaded apps you are using in your blackberry playbook.... is whatsapp n mxplayer working there....

  • hey friends....tell me which sideloaded apps you are using in your blackberry playbook.... is whatsapp n mxplayer working there....

  • display not working

  • I bought from let's go digital, works fine,so long,with airtel 3 G, actually there is an option to choose 3g or 4g, don't know why sellers mentioned that it will not work with 3g

  • In this palybook can i download skype? does it support video calling? pls reply coz i will soon buy it. thank you. :)

  • Do not have calling feature

  • My bb playbook purchased thro ebay in. Software updated 2.1,1917 . Airtel micro SIM card 3G inserted , blocked mm6 message appears , what to do?

  • hi sachin i m plng to buy wt is the exact thng to do aftr buying it

  • i have bought 4g lte play book which is not accepting 3g sim even after updating the software

  • How to get video calls or skype calls for black berry play book tablet. Thank you. [email protected] Manojani Santiago

  • Hey Can you please paste the link of the eBay listing that you bought your playbook from?

  • Hey Did you buy it recently? Can you please tell me where from did you buy it?

  • Hey You bought one recently? Did you buy the one in offer in eBay? Can you please paste the link here since there are a couple of sellers in eBay selling this..don't know which one to trust

  • Hi experts, I have purchased the 4g/lte playbook and inserted 3g bsnl sim. Playbook recognizes well that 3g bsnl sim. Now I want to know what should be the exact mobile network settings to connect to internet through bsnl. My 3g bsnl sim has 100 rs main balance, can I use the same for browsing 3g net or I need to recharge with BSNL 3g data STVs for connecting to 3g network? Is there any more tricks in between my 3g data recharge & using Internet browser installed in playbook? Questions are too basic as I am using net direct from sim in any device for the first time except my laptop/desktop through dongle.

  • Thanks for your reply,I bought this and it works well, with 3G too....

  • There is no skype here?

  • in this have android

  • yes you can download just find here whatsapp its bar file and you can also see youtube videos to how to install whatsapp on blackberry playbook? I am using it.

  • Dear you can also use your area 3G network as well.

  • you can use your existing id.

  • No its not supported..it can work through blackberry mobile and you have to create blackberry bridge.its shows you only your mobile msgs.

  • Pls check your sim is 3G enable or check you selected 3G option in your device.

  • Hi already updated the os 2.1.0.1917 through WiFi but yet playbook not connect through airtel sim though the network shown. pls help

  • Hi All, Regarding the specification I think that it has 4LTE/3G service but its mentioned that the playbook doesn't support SIM. How is the 4LTE/3G service going to work without a SIM. Refer to the link : Dont put up things which are misguiding.

  • Is it support for BBM?

  • Does one need a blackberry id? Can a new id be created at the time of activating tablet?

  • Hi, is your problem solved? Planning to buy one myself

  • Hi, someone who has it, please tell if the one on offer on ebay can be activate and used only with WiFi? I do not have 4g in my area, also is it good enough if all that i plan to do with it are to browse, read pdf and watch movies?

  • hey i hav not inserted sim card in playbook can i download whats app mesenger?? how it will work?? please help me out

  • I updated with 2.1 but still network shows blocked if i use 3G sim. kindly solve the issue.

  • yez

  • Hi most of users just purchased playbook and inserting the sim to try 3g or 4g network but it cant work because you have to update first with using Wi-Fi connection till your software version 2.1.0.1917. after that you can use any micro indian network sim 3G or 4G will work.any help put me mail at [email protected]

  • Just update your software..

  • No..u cant call

  • Only 4g sim is recognised in this.

  • I brought Blackberry Playbook 32GM 4G Lite model but after update OS 2.1 still its showing blocked BSNL 3G Sim.Kindly help me how to solve the issue?

  • how to make a call from BlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.give me the rply fast

  • Hello, how can i subscibe to blackberry playbook using airtel sim

  • BB 4G/LTE model only support 4G data sim. No 2G or 3G data sim support.

  • Yes on ebay.in

  • Use Wifi/3G Internet Connection to activate the device using your Blackberry ID. 1. Device will ask to update the OS, its aroud 500MB. 2. Needs to register with Blackberry ID

  • Hi, Please clarify how to unlock the sim of Blackberry 4G LTE Playbook. I'm having airtel 3G connection and it is saying SIM card blocked with error MM#6. I updated the software also.

  • Is bb playbook 4g lte is available in india

  • It supporot all 3G cards. check card itself

  • I bought Blackberry 4g playbook from sneapdeal but cannot open, as it insist on sim. After inserting the sim, it is not sucessful. So till now I cannot use, as operating system is blackberry. Is there any way to start without internet connection?

  • I also have the same problem, pliz help

  • I bought recently Blackberry playbook 4G LTE from ebay. I'm trying to use 3G BSNL sim card, receiving message as card blocked MM#6 error.Please help

  • Hi I bought blackberry playbook 4g lte from ebay. I'm trying to use 3g simple, it's telling simple card blocked #006 error. Can any one help me????

  • Does it support Indian cellular network like 2G/3G,or it only support 4G network

  • Just insert sim and use.

  • I am using sim bsnl

  • if its have no sim option than how 3g n 4g works?

  • Do not have calling feature

  • Yes. I have tried with a 3g airtel sim and it worked smoothly.

  • I want to know about few things. Like fb, YouTube, whats app, Skype, browser support for BlackBerry.. is there anyrhing like a play store for antroid in black berry??

  • Can we make a call from it?I mean do it have call option? plz reply fast

  • Rakesh just open your tab drag your figure top to bottom and left side you will get option to software update.You must be connected through wifi.

  • I had same issue before the updated OS.But I got same issue twice after updated OS.Just take a new micro sim not using your cutting sim .its a temporary error. Try it 4-5 times.

  • Yes after updated latest OS you can enjoy 3G or 4G network option or Both.

  • Hi am using Reliance GSM But I will recommend Airtel because whenever you inserted Airtel 3G sim it will recognized in few seconds while Reliance GSM taking 3 minutes.

  • There is no option for Mobile Hotspot in tab OS.But you can download hotspot app from Blackberry world.

  • how to get the update 2.1.0.1917? 3g sim working in this tab?

  • Hi is anybody tell how to enable 3g micro sim card on 4g/lte playbook.when i insert my 3g micosimcard error showing like "this device is blocked not work on this network(airtel).(MM#6)

  • Hi anyone used 3G SIM in this tab for browsing internet.

  • buts it not working for me.can you explain how???which service provider are you using

  • Thanks for confirming Sachin. Would anyone know if we can use this as a modem by connecting to our laptop? Planning to use it as one instead of my Airtel 4G dongle. Thanks!

  • Hey I am having this after software update 2.1.0.1917 it will work all indian 3G HSPA network and 4G LTE network.There is No issue very nice tab.

  • Please don't give false information. This is the 4G LTE version. It does have a sim card slot apart from wifi. This might be an outdated model but so is your information.

  • This does not support SIM Card. You have to use only Wi-Fi to use it. Also this product has been discontinued by BB. No external memory card slot. 32GB internal memory is there so a few might not require a external memory card. Overall, in today's tech savy world, this is outdated. That's y it is so cheap.

  • aaron are you in india? which service provider u r using. can you help!!! many people are frustrated with not getting connected

  • will this work with BSNL 3g GSM. do we need to set any settings or just insert SIM

  • wil tyz work without bb pack i meant wth ordinary net pack?? do it has call facility?? wil it support usb otg?? anybody who knws abt it ppz hlp..

  • Mine is saying Phone Blocked: #MM6 error.. What to do?

  • just ordered the product on ebay...have a few questions for those who already have you hands on the product 1. does it support OTG USB 2. does it have ms office 3. and most importantly is it unlocked?

  • yes it has micro sim option

  • Hi, does this playbook lte 32gb works with reliance CDMA Sim Card. bcos in the freq band they stated 800MHz which is for cdma networks. did anyone tried. please help.

  • good

  • yes it is I bought two! 32gb 4G LTE

  • This 4G LTE has sim option?

  • Well 3g is working grt

  • will it work on 3G

  • Pls help me to configure 3G in PB 32GB 4GLTE Model ,

  • Hi All, Pls let me know how to configure 3G service / facility in PB

  • Yes, it is LTE model with micro sim on ebay..I purchased one and received same. it has a software update ready 2.1.0.1917

  • I'm also watching this after having a look on BB PB LTE @ Ebay. Tempting price and no exact reviews there @ebay. So, I did not purchased meanwhile OOS. i'll buy next time for sure when it is in stock.! anyone kindly update the reviews asap

  • are you really sure that the one on ebay is this model? i think it is the previous version, not an lte model because it says that it has a 1 Ghz processor.

  • just now saw the ebay listing.... Any hidden catch for the seller for selling it @ such a low price???? BTW a 2G / 3G SIM works with this model???? Kindly clarify.... No text messaging???? Voice calls????

  • I am in India.. Does an ordinary 2G/3G sim work with this model????

  • Well, if you are in India, then you are in luck. Search for it in ebay.in. its available for Rs.7000 which comes up to 117 USD.

  • Lol Wish I had this version of the PB. I'm using the WiFi only, but heard the 4G LTE is on steroids :-D

  • Mindblowing handset

  • You need to work hard to get a blackberry playbook.... buy it online

  • plz i need d blackberry playbook 4G lte....pls how can i get it.....and how much is it?

  • Yes it has a sim card slot hence it's called 4G LTE and not WiFi only. You will need a 4G LTE sim card to utilise the 4G. Enjoy.

  • Yes it has a sim card slot hence it's called 4G LTE and not WiFi only. You will need a 4G LTE sim card to utilise the 4G. Enjoy.

  • Plz @ car- mon does it have mobile network sim card slot?..can someone make use of the mobile sim card network fo internet connectivity apart from the normal wi-fi? Plz reply asap?

  • You have the give the sim ,, other wise everything is cool ,, but you also have give sms support ,, this is the time bbm,, not for samsung and I pad.. I love blackberry,,

  • If only blackberry got apps like those with android and iOS they can still be very competetive. With discontinued updates and apps that sucks - buying playbook is a total waste of money. If only...

  • design is good..but the performanz suckz...waste of money..rather buy galaxy tab 7.7 than dis..

  • great 1 tablet

  • I just wonder why blackberry tablet so soon to Discontinued, not even for 1 year.. (Aug 2012 - Aug 2013) my first jugde is, they know that they can beat apple and android platform and windows8

  • Don't make a grave mistake, do not purchase this, you will suffer.

  • I am thinking of getting the bb playbook 4G lite. I av not seen it used before and am confused as to wether it uses a micro sim. Does it support a micro sim?

  • As of today's, Playbook still does not run Skype or Netflix.

  • The BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet 4G LTE does support a Micro sim card!!!! so don't worry about that.

  • cant it take a sim

  • hey guys, does BB Playbook is capable of skype apps?

  • that isnt a playbook!! its a crapberry ipad rip off!!

  • Its my pleasure that I got the BlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook its very nice and cool

  • To experience 4g u need to bridge with a phone that has 4g and also there should be 4g coverage within ur surrounding

  • super duper .mobile

  • Ok just help me out pls. If i brige to use my 9800 torch's BIS can i still use the 4G or must i use the torch's 3G

  • Ok just help me out pls. If i brige to use my 9800 torch's BIS can i still use the 4G or must i use the torch's 3G

  • price rate show not availabale

  • This does not have a sim to add and it is too expensive. I would rather go in for a IPAD or Note for this Price

  • can you put a sim

  • can you put a sim

  • It,s nice

  • GTD as you mention, is not the primary focus of the mass market nowadays mate. sadly they only care about app numbers - not app quality. I totally agree, PlayBook can get things done - and fast. :)

  • It takes a sim. They also have a wifi only version, that might be the confusion in the specs.

  • Hello mate, Na, you don't need to bridge it. just have a 3G/4G sim card and off you go. Nor is BIS needed for the wifi only version (i happen to own one of those). Email and all the other stuff uses industry standards in this case. However if you NEED BIS/BES, you can have it via bridge, but for regular usage (i.e. non company, non governmental) you just load it up, plug the sim, off you go. Cheers

  • Maybe it would help if I tell you that my 9900 bridges with the wifi-only playbook seamlessly. this LTE has the same OS, so your chances are hight to have it work like a charm :)

  • why would you need one? It's LTE mate, you have internet right in.

  • Hello mate, Na, you don't need to bridge it. just have a 3G/4G sim card and off you go. Nor is BIS needed for the wifi only version (i happen to own one of those). Email and all the other stuff uses industry standards in this case. However if you NEED BIS/BES, you can have it via bridge, but for regular usage (i.e. non company, non governmental) you just load it up, plug the sim, off you go. Cheers

  • its umazing ....

  • can it print?

  • its nice pics

  • BIS and BES move to museum, for a cheaper rental space, to rest there.

  • Buy a mobile hotspot from Walmart for less than 100 bucks and then no need of BB bridges and other workarounds to connect crap to crap.

  • Will this new 4G LTE Playbook Bridge to and work with the BlackBerry 9930 smartphone? When will it be available in the U.S.?

  • hi! good evening any how wish you very happy new year and about hand set is looking good and feaute's and caplibliy nice and very expanive we require the no 'of colour

  • Pls I need to understand this device. 1. For browsing, does it use BIS/BES subscription since it has a microsim or do u have to pay for regular 3G data plans 2. Does the connection to your phone via a bridge allow for use of the phone's bis to browse the internet. Please clarify me

  • i would lyk to hv 1 of this

  • No, it doesn't have its own BBM.. you just sync your BB phone by BB Bridge and chat using the tablet but on your BB's Pin.. which means you must have a BB Smartphone first.

  • yes

  • does it have bbm

  • It take a sim card I have one

  • when bb will announce new smartphones??? since 4-5 months they haven't announce new smartphone....

  • The connection would be though a Wifi Modem or your blackberry Phone using Blackberry Bridge.

  • One Quick Question... since i noticed that it doesnt take a sim.. how does it connect to the 3g and LTE networks?

  • very good phone ilike this phone but not avelable for intarnet spot that is bad and also very high cost

  • 460 $ is this for real ??

  • I can't wait for the 4G LTE to hit the US! It's super fast and very handy. Perfect for power users like me. Now, why would I need a gazillion apps if all that I need are all in there? Why would I need an app to play another app like apple's app player for flash videos to play??? An app for an app, too much crappy app. Honestly, the other tablets are just for amusement and games. My Playbook gets things done! This is probably the reason why its OS (QNX) is the one that runs nuclear reactors, ships and cars. Bet most people didn't know that. Android OS comes in layer after layer of interpreter programs so it's slow and requires a quad, heck no, an eight-core processor and a nuclear powered battery to run it. Same goes with Apple's iOS, although kudos to Apple's marketing a lot of gullible people get sucked in. BB users don't pay attention to marketing, they research.

  • okay

  • playbook is suck... i don't know what the blackberry peoples have in minds... no Chinese, Japanese & Korean languages can be selected... BB didn't pay attention to these markets and they are suffering now... they deserved that!

  • this is actually better than the ipad and Note, bridging with your phone allows for 3g+ data transfer for bbm etc, why would you want to make calls from a tablet???????? when most people have a mobile phone!! next you will get people moaning about no calls on a laptop, use your head, dont be suckered into buying the trends, buy a high quality, very fast tablet with a full internet experience.

  • It is Perfect. The App are perfect. It is 16 gb

  • no playbook please! playing with our money

  • no card slot whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???????????­?????????????

  • windows makes crappy tablets and phones maybe the work better on planet mars were you from but here on earth the windows has nothing on BB

  • The 4G LTE has a microsim the the first generation PLayBook has wifi only but you may use the 3G on it when you may use the Blackberry bridge (pair the tablet and the bbhandset) that will use the 3G OR EDGE network of your BlackBerry handset

  • It doesn't take a sim but has 2g,3g and 4g ?!?,how does that work

  • it will take ages to reach 4G LTE in Uganda

  • Yah how can be delivered to Uganda and how much can it cost.? its nice .

  • i agree with u dnt think dez a bttr phone than blackberry @ this point of time all the other phone are to expensive.

  • I've had my PB for over 2 months now, after my initial testing at store I was convinced of its superior user experience. Sold my Galaxy Tab as it crashed too often and its battery only lasted 10 months. Using my BB's BIS, and wifi on my OS 7.1. Nothing beats the PB. They have just the apps I really need and that's all I want from them, the prices are acceptable as well. New PB with 3/4G should be even better, soon BB10 will make mega, and will shade others, but this will not sell as well as others as people are too prejudiced towards RIM.

  • Absolutely the new name is deadberry with a plaque hanging next to Imate.

  • blackberry is dead

  • woe...............

  • I wanted to purchase the PlayBook. But, I don't think Blackberry can go long in the smartworld. Now shifted towards Win8 tablets. And BB hasn;t sold single device at many sites.

  • Dear Oosha, the Playbook currently has BBM if you connect your Blackberry phone to the tablet. However, if you do not have a Blackberry phone, do not worry. RIM has confirmed that the Playbook itself will have BBM. You will not need the phone to access BBM on the tablet. This is coming in a future update to all Playbook tablets.

  • I'm about to get this playbook but need to know if i can do BBM cause i discovered there's no space for sim which means i can's subscribe for BIS.

  • Do this playbook can make call?do it have bbm?pls advice.

  • great.....

  • Absolute crap...

  • nise r slme

  • thnx for the reply......

  • You need to activate the BIS/BES on that sim for it to fully work and it might even cost you more to just use the data you purchase rather than pay for the BIS or BES which gives you unlimited access to almost every website (except youtube or any other streaming websites then you will be charged extra just stream). Blackberry is also cost effective due to their unlimited data plan.

  • if you're using a blackberry playbook with a 3g simcard, is it necessary to activate any blackberry pack/services or doest it work like a normal tablet on normal 3g plans......

  • Considering Business needs and usability this is Best Tablet. Mind it, its not a toy for kids. Very Solid constrution unlike "Plasticy" most Android Tabs. Screen resolution, response, Audio and touch sensitivity is way better then so called market leaders. Whinners will keep whinning but if asking usability and price this is best product. That true that RIM is struggling now a days but who has not is the past? Did Apple not? Was not Motorolla sold? peopl forget that RIM is the company with Zero debt on them. They have Technology which is trusted by Governments(Including US) and Apple Garden still could not invent ISecurity yet. I am on this forum for past 4 years and so far to my experience 80% people who through expert advice on it, have never touched the device. The like to whine and mourn for something that they only experienced in a Electronics Stores for 5 mins untill Sales Agent comes and say 'May I help you'. .and they go NO NO just looking and then like to run away, So Pathetic

  • what is this ? chaina is the best ,,pls go for it.....

  • you are very correct. Some people are already asking me to order for them when in actual fact most of them are living in an EDGE environ so how will they enjoy the cellular feature. my opinion i'd rather stick with the wifi models and use my bridge to do my jobs on it. cellular not it for us for now

  • I don't think this device will be a good buy for someone living in a remote area. Most places in Nigeria can barely boast of EDGE talk more of a 3G...

  • Yes it does support 3G.

  • in My Region, no 4G network available yet, only 3G, not even 3.5G - but Data speed is quite fast for me on my iPad (3G) - will the Playbook 4G LTE support same micro sim 3G I currently use? - pls advise -

  • nope! its a book from library! LOL

  • mrs ,melissa

  • yes...micro sim

  • How else would you connect to a 4g network unless you had a compatible sim card? ;)

  • Is it sim compartible or just wireless

  • Try Atrix 2. It worked very well hand in hand with my old playbook. Regarding your comment, I disagree. BB OS will never be as customizable as Android, and it was never meant to be. BB is all about security, and it is simply something you cannot guarantee if users have too much access to the inner workings of the OS. That's why for app developers, it is far more difficult to make one work (and approved) for BB OS than android and iOS.

  • If Samsung does buy RIM then i see no downside to this,I see the OS 2 or OS 10 software on samsung tabs and phones, i see bbms on samsung products and of course the push email tech. Either samsung maintains the name to keep the blackberry market or do' away with it but the mix-up would be great for consumers.

  • 100th

  • Playbook is great tab, it can operate multi task app so smooth unlike the other tab.. Yes its lack of apps and network 3G/4G that's why they put bridge and now blackberry mobile also update for the hotspot it make easier to use.. Try you will lov it

  • BlackBerry isn't for everyone but the PlayBook is definitly a good tablet. It has a wondeful layout and the sensitivity of the touch screen is awesome. Blackberry is in the red but they have great potential. So don't count them out yet :P

  • fine don't buy it, when you want a cell phone for work just let us know because what you want is just an entertainment device you should put your money elsewhere then and go back to playing and just wasting your time with your puny phone...

  • Blackberry is dying it�s unfortunate but it�s true, look at the huge leaps Samsung ,HTC and apple have made in the world of mobile hardware.. with quad core processors, insane gaming abilities, apps and much more, bb has pioneered nothing and their phones are dreadfully boring and obsolete, the only thing keeping it alive is bbm which is soon to become something of the past.. so if giving Google my soul means that I can have a phone that is fast fun and sophisticated then fine they can have it coz that�s business im not gana spend my hard earned money on something that I know is not worth a penny just to prove a point.. and I am definitely not going to buy something from blackberry just because I feel sorry for them lol .thats just sad guy. BTW get yourself the Samsung s3 (if you can afford it ) then we can have this chat again

  • 500 usd for crap tablet spec and dying company . Well no thank i choose transformer prime or inew ipad than this crap

  • I disagree with you, I think this OS is capable of doing a lot of things, even more than Android, even easier to use. Using Android for every device would be like a monopoly, Google could do with our souls every thing they want. I have an Android device, an Atrix, and I'm not happy with the way that it manage the resources and apps.

  • I'm definately getting this its way much better than all the android and ios tablets available at the moment.. RIM is not dead wake up people dont believe the Hype...

  • one day! Samsung will buy rim and rim will become part of a history! RIP RIM!

  • I love this device design,,,, but i will love so much if it can use Android OS.

  • Nice Tab But It Should Be GSM Support.

  • Angry birds isn't free on iOS Tablets or Android tablets.. actually.

  • Lollllll ... what make U think its upgradeable!!!

  • Yes

  • Is it a phone?

  • nice solution to level up with another tablet. but, not worthy enough to buy it.

  • Does this new playbook , have a SIM card

  • So as we can see LTE will not work in many countries. The same problem has iPad3. As the range of work is 700 / 1700 on many other countries range of work is 2500 / 2640

  • No way, 500 USD ! very expensive

  • After ipad and android mobile i love my playbook.It's the best. I cant wait what os 10 will bring.

  • Nice play book i love Thanks blackberry

  • Nice play book i love Thanks blackberry

  • When will Blackberry 10 come out? cant wait, i heard a lot of free games, at least 11 free HD Games..

  • thank god i sold my playbook, i tried to sell it for 3 months, i hate it, no apps and almost all good apps (maybe just 20) you have to buy, i bought angry birds while its free in android and ios

  • Please I need to know if bis subscription will work on this tablet without the bridge.

  • massenger is very good

  • nice peaice

  • pl price show the black barry tablet want am perchance nice look and design

  • Disappointed! No Chinese language support, they don't care about their customers.

  • So it took RIM almost 2 years just to add network support? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • I'm definately going to get one...

  • I love my Playbook, solid tablet, maybe not so many apps but more than I need. Video chat best in all tablets. Looking forward to buy new 1.5 Ghz one with LTE!

  • You are right. Rim appears that they do not care about their business. Now I am using IPad whith Chinese language version which is rather user friendly.

  • i will never ever buy BB product again, they are nothing but lairs ,,, when they first release PlayBook in Middle east they promise Arabic Language support but till now nothing happen!!! they promise before each update but in the end still no support ... and after tweeting them millions time they follow me and send me DM asking for my mail to discuss the issue discretely!!! I was shock and so NEVER AGAIN

  • I hope the pricing is good first time this time. I love my Wifi PlayBook and if the price is right I'll get the 4G version. WRT what the upgrades in spec are, read the spec sheet and notice the 1.5Ghz processor and 4G network connection. It will be super if all PlayBooks get a BB10 OS upgrade!

  • Disappointed? Did you ever buy this stuff and try all the features? If you didn't, don't ever say this is bad because I have one. Got it?

  • your opinion matters why????

  • RIM sucks and they will never succeed ever. They have the mentality of a child which don't know when to stop and think harder on what should be done. Their OS sucks and useless. They still think we are in the 90's. I wonder how they are still breathing till today

  • is that internet and call ?

  • I am disappointed with RIM and their shit tablet. Once again they fail and I don't expect this tablet to do well when it is release.

  • Besides the wireless connectivity, what are the major overhauls on this....

  • It is not a phone,it is tablet

  • NO no gsm available

  • i really love this phone yoo, its so nice features i like it

  • can you recieve calls on this beautiful charming thing???

  • For the questions below. Your Playbook is probably only Wi-Fi as the 4G playbook has not been released. I do have Playbook too, but its only WiFi. 4G is an upgrade of 3G. So this means, the 4G is more advanced in Technology. The term LTE, means Long Term Evolution.

  • I m very confused what is the different between 3G or 4G?

  • Does it have d bbm application on it?

  • how will i know if its 4g playbook.. i just bought playbook but i dont have an idea for that 4g? 3g?

  • You do need a bb with blackberry bridge

  • iz this a play book on which the black berry claimed the price reduction of more then 50 %?? if yes or no, kindly notify mi vd itz price..

  • for email, contacts, etc. u bridge to your phone, " any phone- its just an app" Im'e upset it has no SDHC slot, would be a big plus, very smooth, fluid. pretty good battery life also, & great gaming pad too. 4g lte is super fast, faster then wifi n.

  • No GPRS is a big disadvantage..!

  • very intellectual reply ...just kidding dude, but seriously, They are really lagging, too much actually, but as an innovator they deserve respect.Perhaps you should reserve your judgement until the dust settles with the whole industry shuffle (Iphone os, android, MS mobile and BB) They might loose but they still deserve a fair shot...who knows what will happen in the end.

  • Just more crap from a dead tech company. You guys are dipshits...

  • direct with your playbook, wi-fi, 3G/LTE

  • how do u connect to the internet? do you sync it with your BB mobile device or via wirless?

  • super

  • Do you need to have BES to be able to bridge between the Torch and Playbook? I would like to buy a Playbook and use it for work but our office normally blocks all media when activated on the BES server

  • but its very costly

  • i also alike black berrry handset

  • you dont need a BB to tether with the play book... you can tether with differnt handsets aslong as they have bluetooth. it doesnt use a cable to tether.

  • i really love the bb playbook..:)

  • hi sir /mam

  • GPS is not there this is not good, i was not expeting this....

  • WTF care if Android takes iOS over or not?! iOS is still and will be the best and you just prove it by constantly referencing EVERYTHING to iOS! When everything will be compared to Android I'll switch over!

  • yo man android has taken over ios now so you cant really say iphones are the best anymore check it

  • good device overall, a bigger screen would've been better..

  • guys no other phones in the world are better than iphones,,, ok so plz think twice when u next time talk about iphones

  • So, if i want to buy this tablet, i should have a Blackberry phone so it would be fully functional??? Well Cool, but.... what in the world would make me buy an expensive gadget that almost doing nothing without another cheaper gadget???

  • actually no you wont have to it will link wireless to your blackberry in an active snyc mode all of the data will be retrieved from the phone and disply autmatically on the pad much netter than the ipad

  • No this is nothing like an iPad . If you have wifi connection in your home theni suggest you to buy an iPad 2CDMA but if not wifi then go for this product....... This has all the features.....downloadable games,videos,music and photos too. if you still have anymore confutions....visit your nearby blackberry showroom or blackberry dealer...

  • This thing is just too cool....

  • Is the playbook similar to an ipad???? Do i really need it.I can see it looks good but wahts so special bwt it???

  • Is the playbook s imilar to ipad????

  • people its a playbook it sumwat similar to a radio just extreemly advanced wit its tec...... tink about it

  • Its a tablet without a sim card slot, meaning no micro, no normal simcard can be placed into it. What you will have to to is tether ( connect via a data cable ) it to your blackberry handset, once connected the playbook will use your current blackberry subscription, be is BiS or BeS. which in my oponion is a good and bad thing. *Bad - If u dont have a blackberry handset, you are going to have to purchase one if u dont have wifi. *Good - If u have a handset, your service will apply to the device, which will allow usage of ur email, browsing services :) I personally think id get a BB handset just for th tablet :)

  • This will connect VIA SIM most probably but you can BlackBerry tether as well

  • I think it is better than all other tablet pc like galaxy tab,i-pad etc...

  • whats the use if you cant use it to connect to any network...just another piece of furniture

  • man, no idea how this thing works.. or maybe a micro sim? do u know how to connect this over 3G signal? How?

  • And how do you suppose you will install drivers?

  • does this have usb port ? so ican plug my broadband adapter?

  • Is it possible to put skype video chat on these devices?

  • no bis? thats the hole selling factor behind blackberry...if it does not have it i does not buy it..

  • I love anything blackbery... There amazing! This would a perfect little playbook, and it may not make calls but atleast the battery will last longer, looks like great fun :) deffinatly buying this!

  • Hopeless.., just like "Polybook" or Game Console

  • hi come to get u r gift

  • occem handset just try to use it ones. believe me it gives a good experiance

  • can it really not make a call and does it not use bis?

  • I wonder why blackberry decided to do this.no bis no calls?its really a play book.don't mint if anyone could give me as a gift.lol ping me.313b4de6

  • @romeo jackson this isnt a phone its a tablet and for the others who say that the playbook is stupid think again it just might be the turning point for blackberry (and by the way its suppose to be for entertainment not really for buisness

  • hey this is best phone to business use........ if any one have it plz give it to me as a gift.

  • hmmm... a blackberry that cant make calls, send texts or chat (BIS). What was BB thinking? It really is a 'play' book. what is the selling point of this item? LAME!!!!!!!

  • v;bnfklnm ;

  • if you can not use as a phone , then i am not intrested.

  • I wonder why Blackberry not put Gyro in their tab? Many Tab annouced have Gyro :(

  • they dont have bim or bis why blackberry what is mean if there is no bim bis.

  • Finally something on blackberry which is not for business concern :D

  • No SIMcard support mean i'll not buy...

  • OMG !!!!!!!!!! is that sooooooooo awesome...blackberry success with this