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BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch Tablet with 64GB Memory $199.95 (was $319) @ DealsDirect Today Only

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BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch Tablet with 64GB Memory $199.95 (was $319) @ DealsDirect Today Only
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zhen on 12/07/2013 - 07:26 dealsdirect.com.au (267 clicks)

With half price shipping.

The BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch Tablet provides uncompromising quality and functionality. Enjoy the best of Web Browsing, true Multitasking and exceptional Multimedia Playback. This Tablet will change the way you work and play with it's sophistication and intelligence.

The lightweight and slim design make it easy to take with you and access whenever the need arise. The 7-inch high resolution screen looks brilliant and is easy to use featuring 4-fingered multi-touch gestures.

With high speed Wireless Wi Fi support, this tablet comes with a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 64GB of storage, 1 GB of RAM, GPS and dual HD webcams, plus much, much more!

Discover the brilliance of the BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch Tablet with this bargain.

FEATURES:

BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch Tablet with 64GB Memory
Lightweight and slim design.
Display: 7 inch multi-touch capacitive LCD screen, 1024 x 600-pixel resolution.
Processor: 1 GHz dual-core processor.
Storage: 64 GB for storage.
Memory: 1 GB of RAM.
Communications: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n).
Webcams: 3 MP forward facing, 5 MP rear; both capture Full HD 1080p video.
Audio: Stereo speakers.
GPS: For navigation and location-based services; includes accelerometer, 6-axis motion sensing (gyroscope) and digital compass (magnetometer).
Ports:HDMI video output.
Micro USB port.

Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.9 x 1cm.
Weight: 0.43kg.
Comes with: Playbook 64 GB.
USB cable.
BlackBerry charger.
Cleaning cloth.
Operating instructions.

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  • 11112007 on 12/07/2013 - 08:21

    MLN have had these hovering around $150-200 for the past few months (on and off sales).
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/MLN+Playbook

    So not the cheapest, but still OK.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/07/2013 - 08:33
      +1

      I suspect that was the 16Gb model, not the 64Gb one

      • nismo on 12/07/2013 - 10:04
        +1

        Correct. I've just flicked through my MLN email history and the cheapest they had was $170 for the 16GB Model (in June & April 2013) and the cheapest they have ever had the 64GB was $239 in December 2012.

        Mobicity have had the 64GB Playbook for $199 in September 2012

        Edit: so this deal is a pretty good price, for old tech

        • dyziplen on 12/07/2013 - 11:43

          But 2012 is little a million years ago in the tech world. The price comparison is no longer valid, especially for a dead platform.

        • nismo on 12/07/2013 - 12:46

          I agree. I meant it's a pretty good price based on the history of pricing on the device, it's the cheapest it has been in the last 6-9 months.

          I don't think it's a great price for the technology.

          Read "for old tech" as "but, for old tech"

  • [Deactivated] on 12/07/2013 - 08:30
    +1

    Deals direct had it for this price last weekend…and that wasn't flagged as being on sale.
    I smell some raise the price so we can have a sale tactics going on.

  • p1 ama on 12/07/2013 - 09:00
    +5

    For the price, just get a 32GB Nexus 7 from Dick Smith for $199, the Playbook is well and truly a dead product.

    • nismo on 12/07/2013 - 10:09
      +1

      Those are sold out & removed from dick's website, but I do agree with you on the device. There's still stock of the Nexus 7 3G for $299, but not as much a bargain, still cheapest atm though

  • Jorkus on 12/07/2013 - 09:18

    Word is a new Nexus 7 is being released soon anyway, so just wait for that. I would strongly recommend not buying any Blackberry tablet, their OS in general is struggling pretty badly ATM.

    • Jackson on 12/07/2013 - 11:33

      The CEO of Blackberry just came out saying no new OS for this tablet either, so if anyone is waiting for upgrades thy will be sorely disappointed

  • siuol on 12/07/2013 - 09:48
    +4

    Still too expensive to buy a piece of history

  • nubix on 12/07/2013 - 10:03
    +2

    I got a 16GB one in Canada for $99. It hasn't seen any usage… Don't buy it

  • gibspmuh on 12/07/2013 - 10:28
    +2

    I've had a PlayBook for more than a year now and I've been happy with it. I agree with the comments above though, at this stage it's getting a little on the old side in relation to its specs (though I haven't heard another tablet with better speakers still

  • maxdestructo574 on 12/07/2013 - 11:00
    +2

    My own personal opinion on the tablet itself (rather than the deal):

    I used one for about 18 months before the battery charging circuit died (out of warranty) and the tablet could not boot nor accept any charge. For the duration I had it, it was a good unit, and some Android crossover in the Blackberry App World improved things greatly. The Playbook OS interface is intuitive and I think it's still the best web-browsing tablet I've used.

    But battery-related hardware issues like mine do seem prevalent from all the Google searching I did, and I was never able to have it repaired (I don't believe there is any official support channel in Australia for this tablet anymore).

    I've since picked up a Galaxy Tab 2 when Bing Lee had them on sale in May at $149. I would recommend a brand other than Blackberry where you're assured to get some kind of official support channel further down the track. You'll also of course get the superior Google Play and Amazon Market app stores.

    • Mikinoz on 12/07/2013 - 17:55

      I just dont get the same feeling i get from Blackberry os, with android. The swiping and intuitiveness is exellent. Multitasking and swiping between apps, you just dont get that with android. Okay there is multitasking in android.

  • jking_ok on 12/07/2013 - 11:40
    +1

    I am sorry guys but this is not a deal. I paid the same price six months ago and used it only once. It is completely end of life officially confirmed by blackberry now.

    Either get a cheaper of brand android or spend a little more for a Samsung.

  • mily on 12/07/2013 - 12:13

    Wow a playbook. I remember it was released after I got my $99 touchpad, and I wasn't even interested at that time.

    PS. Both my touchpads are still going strong, switching between CM10 and original webos 3.0.5. One has been the toy/cartoon player for my 3 yo boy since the very first day. The battery time is still around 5 to 6 hours for browsing.

    • Jackson on 12/07/2013 - 21:45

      Same here, I have been too lazy to put on CM10 or even run any of the Preware optimisations. However a few weeks ago video failed to work in any app, possibly due to too many apps running. If the kickstarter project succeeds I may make the effort to do all the above as it could be my main tablet for a long time to come.

      Out of curiosity are you using the in built mp4 player and converting the toons or are you using a third party app to play other formats?

      • mily on 12/07/2013 - 22:59

        I bought Kalemsoft mediaplayer after used some cracked version for a little while, it's a beautiful piece of app on the dead webOS and worth every cent, although still a bit pricy (bought it for $9+?). Don't know if it performs as good on other platforms, but on webOS this seems the best solution so far, and probably will be the best forever as sadly no more apps are under developing on webOS.

  • BarryOne on 12/07/2013 - 13:51

    Low specs (except the 64GB storage).

  • Mikinoz on 12/07/2013 - 13:57

    No Blackberry 10, no deal.

  • lhxxznr on 12/07/2013 - 16:51

    dead product…

  • PainToad on 12/07/2013 - 17:43

    Who the hell up voted this?

    • mily on 12/07/2013 - 23:03

      zhenwen 15 hours 37 min ago
      robbiecau 15 hours 10 min ago
      LANCASHIRELASS 13 hours 1 min ago
      nismo 12 hours 57 min ago
      citybargainhunter 12 hours 6 min ago
      PLA74 11 hours 28 min ago

      • nismo on 13/07/2013 - 14:28

        I've retracted mine after being enlightened by how crap the device is and being EOL

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