Looks good honestly!

Errrr, but now it's not a tablet....

Makes for a TOTAL package! I would definitely want one!

rroyy man you got my 3 in a row posts :D, Yeah the Keyboard and PB looks good ;)

Very cool. If it was able to allow the power supply to be connected at the same time it would be perfect!

Tim

Congratulations. You invented a laptop.

Don't kill me. I do own and enjoy my own PlayBook. I just had to say it.

PlaylapBook :D ??LapBook?...

I have to get that setup!!! Awesome!

Blackberry Part Number or it didn't happen :P I don't care if the video says otherwise!

Hopefully they sent it in some kind of package that accidentally had the Part number on it!

what a nonsense...
this is a netbook (or even a laptop) but not a tablet, sorry kevin, but sometimes you are TOO enthusiastic about things that are just not special or will improve the experience...
get a laptop in the first place if you want a keyboard, the end!

I have visions of the keyboard scratching the PlayBook screen when closed.

Puts my Rii Mini to SHAME!!!!!!

I LOVE IT! I NEED IT! I just hope it is not as pricey as the rest of the BB Authorized accessories??

It looks beautiful... But.. I'm leaning towards "now it's a smaller and useless (by comparison) laptop" instead of "yay supertablet".. Sorry Kev :(

I'll prolly buy it anyway though, I'm a sucker for pretty things, and that really does look pretty.

That looks really good to me. Yes, it makes the tablet like a netbook, but a small one that you can carry around in your hand like a big paperback book. Plus, you don't *have* to use it. When you won't be needing the keyboard, like when you're laying in bed reading a book at night, don't use it.

Also, the build quality of that setup looks nice. You know, classy.

I want this NOW!! I was just hawking a similar (though not as sleek) item on Ebay. I would love it in PINK!

it's NOT COOL for me..the reason why i purchase this tablet is its portability compare to those 10 inches..i suggest if external keyboard will be used it should be built-in on the leather case, a ultra thin keyboard where the key is not bulging..i guess you have seen this type of keyboard in the market, the one which you can fold..

Never mind the carping, what is that square section? A trackpad? That might be interesting!

What the hell kind of video is that???

Tell us what we all want to know, how did the king of cell phone keyboards do with this keyboard.

It is a definite must have. I would not use it day to day, but travelling to a conference or on vacation, yes.

And to the point above. Yes I want the keys buldging. I want a premium keyboard feel above all, this is RIM's trademark and I want them to nail the keyboard.

That looks really sweet!!!...OH BTW...THIS video PLAYED for me!!!...SO ODD since I had to go to youtube B4...whateve!!!...HA...that case tooks SOLID and not flimsey leather like other laptop cases!!!

Good start, but this make no sense. I agree w/ the comments ...Ideally any accessory adding this much bulk defeats the purpose of a Tablet. It should be Flexible/soft/thin close to silicone keyboard. If you carried around this much bulk better to have a laptop, which is thinner by comparison

I cant believe how many posts I just read saying "OMG you just made a laptop!" or "this destroys the portability of a tablet"

Are you kidding me?! I've been waiting so long for something like this and I know others have been as well. Just because you attach a keyboard to your tablet it doesn't make it a laptop... The iPad has all sorts of sh*t like this.. does that make it a laptop too?

Also what the hell.. if you want portability just TAKE IT OUT OF THE CASE! Isn't that the idea? that you can have both a keyboard when you need it and a super-portable tablet? You don't have to carry the keyboard with you all the time no one is forcing you.

I'm just as excited about this as Kevin is. Oh whats that? Can you take just the screen off a netbook and use it as a tablet? I dont think so...

It's all about choice - that's the beauty of this case. I find I use my Playbook all the time, both work and play.This is just another option (read transformation) from a slim slick tablet to a portfolio with keyboard. It is still portable no matter what the transformation.

I don't like it, but will be the first in line when CB gives one away!

Wouldn't something called the "Ultimate Supertablet" be able to do spell-check. Just saying.

But yes, an official Blackberry Bluetooth Keyboard for the Playbook is an accessory I would buy. I wonder if it will come out in 60 days, the summer? LOL :)

how much and when??

I actually saw a prototype of this in person at a PlayBook launch event in April, and it really isn't very bulky. The rep I spoke to say October release, and that was back in April - so who knows when it will finally be out, but it's definitely a cool little device.

Just saw a case like this with the bluetooth keyboard on Ebay for $50

Looks good. I actually like typing on the screen and would feel weird with that.

This is also further proof that Kevin and the CB staff know a lot more than what we see on the blogs and forums. SPILL THE BEANS ON OS 2 FOR THE PLAYBOOK. I know you know something.

TARGUS was the best case IMO till this. I will buy this ASAP. same package size, PLUS a BT Keyboard!!??!! I am so all over it.

Sexy packaging!!

Yes please!

Now when is the CrackBerry giveaway going to be?!?!

I'm going to call it the PlayBooKey

I want that setup now!

Is that a touchpad at the bottom? That would make it even more awesome!

To me the Playbook is not as portable anymore. I like throwing it in my jean pockets with the neoprene sleeve or leather pouch, with that case that's no longer possible.

i expected a better looking keyboard like on their phones but i love and want it ASAP

Whenever it launches, Amazon is gonna have to ship two my way - one for my PB, one for the wife's :)

Did anyone notice that the keyboard is removeable. Guess not from all of the dumb post about how it is now damn laptop/netbook. You would not have to carry both all the time which makes it even better. I love this and need it like yesterday .

Been waiting for it since April 19th!

I'm SOLD!!.....Crackberry Kevin: When does this go on Sale? & How Much??..Please let the CrackBerry Nation know ASAP!!

Sincerely,
JerseyKurt

If RIM doesn't soon ship a Bluetooth keyboard program for the Blackberry PHONES so I can use the BB keyboard, I'll take two!!!

SWEET!!! Can't wait to get one, all we need now is a way to print e-mail/docs out and I will be a happy man!

I want this! Though I'd be needing a PlayBook first .... :/

It will definitely have it's place, for those business travelers (on planes, maybe trains, etc.) I can see them utilizing this for sure. Me on the other hand I don't really seeing a need for it, though it's definitely a cool idea.

If it hits in the $50 to $90 range, then I think it should sell nicely.

I was hoping you could say something about the weight, thickness, and battery lifetime on the bluetooth keyboard/trackpad. How does this affect portability?

this looks great.

so much better than this setup from Asus:

http://liliputing.com/2011/09/asus-eee-pc-slider-tablet-coming-this-mont...

What are they waiting for?!

I think it is just GREAT. Specially when you travel or need to write lots of things.

Smaller than a laptop, and you can still use the PB without the keyboard wich is cooler than a laptop.

I think I won't use it at all at home, I prefer to stay at the sofa or bed just looking webs/apps, but if I need to work with the PB is just ESSENTIAL.

Good job RIM, just let this accessory hit the market soon please!

Perfect application.
I did notice that of all the skeptics that posted, they are forgetting one major factor of the BlackBerry PlayBook, and that is the BlackBerry Bridge.
I have been in the middle of Bum F**k Ontario and needed internet service to check on some things, and presto, a 7" flash playing, internet connected, portable power house that does so much at once I can't keep up with what I have open and running.
This just keeps getting better

Really look forward to this! Hope it's released soon!

Hey, here's a wild idea (that may or may not have been mentioned, I'm too lazy to scroll through these comments); why not allow us to use the keyboards on our BlackBerry devices as BT Playbook keyboards? Wait, that makes too much sense.

I contacted RIM on the playbook keyboard and this is what they said....."We would like to inform you that, the playbook keyboard might launch in January or February 2012."..... :(

January? February? - AH come on! It's a keyboard! It should have been one of the first accessories released!

Where is this already?!?!?!?!
There are a ton of PlayBook sales on the market right now, if only this was out already :(

Just adding my post ... get the keyboard out ... kind of silly not to have this out already ...

I had a chance to see this keyboard in person. Unfortunately, I was not able to test it out as it was not linked to a PlayBook.

I have notice it has a micro USB port for charging on one of the sides. As the video shows us, same size as a PlayBook. It is thin and light witch I liked very much. I was very impressed. Will go well with my new PlayBook :D

I have heard that the release of this keyboard might be arround the same time as the PlayBook OS 2.0 this coming February. Hope this is true!!

any word on when this is being released?

why such a short video?! why not show us the keyboard and trackpad in action?!

Bump for an old news story, any word on when this bad boy will be released?

Happy 2012!

So this thing is arriving either this or next month together with Playbook 2.0 upgrade?! Life would be even more beautiful! But why does it take so long?

where can we buy this? thanks

Where is this already........

doubt it will ever be released since rim has already lost so much money in playbook hardware. doubt rim will release any hardware for the playbook for a long time

Yeah, still waiting..

I would like to actually see it in action, but it looks promising.

I've been using the Motorola bluetooth keyboard a little bit, and while it's bigger than the playbook, I like it a lot. I ended up going with it instead of some of the compact/portable/travel bluetooth keyboards (like the Freedom Pro), specifically because it was bigger, and closer to the ultrabook-sized keyboard on my now dead laptop (that the PlayBook replaced). I do wonder how usable this BlackBerry keyboard will be, considering now small it is.

I've been using the Motorola bluetooth keyboard a little bit, and while it's bigger than the playbook, I like it a lot. I ended up going with it instead of some of the compact/portable/travel bluetooth keyboards (like the Freedom Pro), specifically because it was bigger, and closer to the ultrabook-sized keyboard on my now dead laptop (that the PlayBook replaced). I do wonder how usable this BlackBerry keyboard will be, considering now small it is.

Where is this thing? Come on ... I want!!!!

yes .... where it is ??? We are stilll waiting ... ;) Come on ... RIM ...

So many people have been waiting on this! With the update to OS 2.0 and Bridge, a case like this would be the piece de resistance! Does anyone know if there is some way to get notified once this is released? I of course will keep my eyes peeled here on CrackBerry ;)

The reason he didn't demo it is because it doesn't work. RIM has a bug in the Blackberry Playbook with regard to the bluetooth keyboard. The damn thing won't stay connected. That's the reason it's taking forever to get to market.

The Source in Canada has the new RIM Playbook Keyboard/Case combo for $99 online orders only so shipping is extra
I was thinking about buying one then I figured Amazon will be selling them for $75
in a couple of weeks and shipping will be included.
Is anyone else buying from the Source??

Just picked one up on CB $99= 107&change for 2 day shipping

The Source will only ship to Canada. Any US venders shipping?