Comments on: Saving the PlayBook: The Verdict http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/04/27/saving-the-playbook-the-verdict/ The only tech you need Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Harry http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/04/27/saving-the-playbook-the-verdict/comment-page-1/#comment-214888 Harry Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:16:00 +0000 http://www.electricpig.co.uk/?p=254457#comment-214888 I think it is unfair to criticize you for something you could not have possibly known in April that we now know in June, so I won't criticize you.  But with the event that unveiled BB 10, including tools for developers, have changed circumstances to a certain degree.  The developers responded very enthusiastically to what they were given to work with and I think we will see a big advance in apps for QNX in the coming months. I think one of the big questions is whether the Playbook's hardware is good, because you saw the advancement that was made in the software.  If you think the hardware is good, then I believe that you will see additional improvements in the OS and apps in due course with the development and release of BB 10 sometime in the fall. But I think the real question in the article, the real point is not whether you should buy a new iPad 3 over the Playbook.  I think the real question is, has OS 2.0 saved the Playbook.  Has OS 2.0 turned Playbook into a viable option?  Ultimately you chose, in your circumstances to opt for the iPad 3, but the Playbook was at least worthy of consideration, as opposed to the situation with it's original OS, and people who will make their decision in circumstances different from yours might legitimately choose the Playbook.  I would suggest that based on this, you can say that OS 2.o did indeed save the Playbook....along with that excellent price! I think it is unfair to criticize you for something you could not have possibly known in April that we now know in June, so I won’t criticize you.  But with the event that unveiled BB 10, including tools for developers, have changed circumstances to a certain degree.  The developers responded very enthusiastically to what they were given to work with and I think we will see a big advance in apps for QNX in the coming months.

I think one of the big questions is whether the Playbook’s hardware is good, because you saw the advancement that was made in the software.  If you think the hardware is good, then I believe that you will see additional improvements in the OS and apps in due course with the development and release of BB 10 sometime in the fall.
But I think the real question in the article, the real point is not whether you should buy a new iPad 3 over the Playbook.  I think the real question is, has OS 2.0 saved the Playbook.  Has OS 2.0 turned Playbook into a viable option?  Ultimately you chose, in your circumstances to opt for the iPad 3, but the Playbook was at least worthy of consideration, as opposed to the situation with it’s original OS, and people who will make their decision in circumstances different from yours might legitimately choose the Playbook.  I would suggest that based on this, you can say that OS 2.o did indeed save the Playbook….along with that excellent price!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/04/27/saving-the-playbook-the-verdict/comment-page-1/#comment-211425 Anonymous Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:16:00 +0000 http://www.electricpig.co.uk/?p=254457#comment-211425 Well put - that first time experience is what counts and on that aspect RIM failed cataclysmically. Well put – that first time experience is what counts and on that aspect RIM failed cataclysmically.

]]> By: Nuckchorris http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/04/27/saving-the-playbook-the-verdict/comment-page-1/#comment-211413 Nuckchorris Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:19:00 +0000 http://www.electricpig.co.uk/?p=254457#comment-211413 Playbook ... too little, too late. Initially aimed at corporates, there were too many limitations. No native mail for one!!! Secondly, with a name like PLAYbook, that hardly screams out corporate. It was a rushed product and even selling it at £169 isn't going to save it.  As in real life, when you go to a restaurant for the first time and have an awful meal, you invariably avoid it like the plague. Sorry BB, your fist attempt was dire! Playbook … too little, too late. Initially aimed at corporates, there were too many limitations. No native mail for one!!! Secondly, with a name like PLAYbook, that hardly screams out corporate. It was a rushed product and even selling it at £169 isn’t going to save it. 
As in real life, when you go to a restaurant for the first time and have an awful meal, you invariably avoid it like the plague. Sorry BB, your fist attempt was dire!

]]> By: Luiserafim http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/04/27/saving-the-playbook-the-verdict/comment-page-1/#comment-211228 Luiserafim Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:21:00 +0000 http://www.electricpig.co.uk/?p=254457#comment-211228 I also have both iPad 2 and playbook... and i use the Playbook more often... The form factor and the better Browser make me...!!! I need to instal much less Apps because... i can get the web sites complete... unlike in my iPad....  I find it really annoying to install an app for every thing i like on the web.... There are some things missing in the playbook, like skype or msn messenger... but i tend to use it much more than the iPad! I also have both iPad 2 and playbook… and i use the Playbook more often…
The form factor and the better Browser make me…!!!
I need to instal much less Apps because… i can get the web sites complete… unlike in my iPad…. 
I find it really annoying to install an app for every thing i like on the web….
There are some things missing in the playbook, like skype or msn messenger… but i tend to use it much more than the iPad!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/04/27/saving-the-playbook-the-verdict/comment-page-1/#comment-211201 Anonymous Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:27:00 +0000 http://www.electricpig.co.uk/?p=254457#comment-211201 I have both a Playbook and an iPad - honestly I use the Playbook more. The portability and function are perfect for taking it on the train. It fits in my coat pocket perfectly. Even in the house I find I go to it more often. I have both a Playbook and an iPad – honestly I use the Playbook more. The portability and function are perfect for taking it on the train. It fits in my coat pocket perfectly. Even in the house I find I go to it more often.

]]> By: James http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/04/27/saving-the-playbook-the-verdict/comment-page-1/#comment-211198 James Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.electricpig.co.uk/?p=254457#comment-211198 Rather than let it return to being a bedside clock, I'll give you £50 for it, rather than see it's tallents go largely to waste? lol Rather than let it return to being a bedside clock, I’ll give you £50 for it, rather than see it’s tallents go largely to waste? lol

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