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We knew all along that Staples would be a big retailer for the BlackBerry PlayBook, and now that we have a release date and things are ready to roll, they already have all three versions listed up for pre-sale on their site. You can choose from either the 16GB, 32GB or 64GB at $499.98, $599.98 or $699.98 respectively. They are all listed as "expected to ship" within 7-14 days, but you most likely won't see it in your hands until the 19th like everyone else. If you're looking to pick up a PlayBook you can even have it shipped for free or to a local store so someone can watch over it if you're not around when the delivery truck drops it off :-) Thanks to everyone that sent this in!
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Tombhoneb Mar 22, 2011 at 9:51 am
great news but i look at that screenshot and i think to myself.... whats item no 321970 ?? ha
sagat1 Mar 22, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Item 321970 is Dell Streak 7"
http://www.staples.com/Pre-Sale-Dell-Streak-7-Tablet/product_321970?cata...
edwardagyeman Mar 22, 2011 at 9:53 am
DOA
biggulpseh Mar 22, 2011 at 10:36 am
go kill yourself
georg22 Mar 22, 2011 at 10:42 am
dont feed the troll
SharpieFiend Mar 22, 2011 at 9:56 am
The playbook doesn't even exist on the website of Staples Canada...
wazzugrad Mar 22, 2011 at 9:58 am
got mine ordered. Expected delivery date 3-31 to 4-11.
SharpieFiend Mar 22, 2011 at 10:16 am
I don't understand comments like this... RIM says it's released on 4/19, why do you expect to get it sooner?
wazzugrad Mar 22, 2011 at 10:55 am
because that is what staples said at the completion of the order. Just relaying what it said
PraveshG81 Mar 22, 2011 at 10:06 am
Pre-Order on Staples, unlike Best Buy they don't charge you shipping!
2bad4u Mar 22, 2011 at 10:07 am
No thanks. Going with Ipad 2.
georg22 Mar 22, 2011 at 10:23 am
Then be happy in the Jobs-Empire.
Kiddo2050 Mar 22, 2011 at 1:19 pm
That apple logo does look a bit like the unfinished Death Star LOL!
billbo45 Mar 22, 2011 at 10:22 am
getting the play book ! but,what is the deal: zoom this month playbook and now toshiba. I think this is getting really crowded and I am getting the playbook becuase of my bb phone and they can marry up but as a consumer its going to get harder to choose> i am wondering whose going to be the first to drop the price. will it be the samsung tab,ipad 3 or 4, playbook lite? just wondering. perhaps we'll see a 399.00 model soon. remember flat screen tvs and digital cameras.......
jdaclutch Mar 22, 2011 at 10:23 am
Debating, selling my my macbook in exchange of a new netbook+this playbok. so that my 9700 can get married with this or hmmm....Idk, this is hard to choose.
alexkinsella Mar 22, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Hi ‘jdaclutch,’
Alex from RIM here. To offer my .02 while you’re pondering your next move, the PlayBook’s full web experience, full-HD multimedia support and true multitasking capabilities provide a distinct advantage over the competition. And when combined with a BlackBerry smartphone, the experience becomes even richer, giving you access to your email, BBM, calendar, address book and more on the PlayBook’s high-resolution 1,024 x 600, 169 ppi display.
With support for Adobe Flash and AIR, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript, you’ll be able to connect to all the sites, videos, games and content important to you – with no exceptions and with full quality, functionality, and competitive battery life. The PlayBook’s 3MP/5MP cameras (front/back) provide a full HD 1080p multimedia experience, and its QNX-powered BlackBerry Tablet OS, 1GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM combine to allow for faster app loading, web page rendering and true multitasking capabilities, with apps running at full speed – not suspended – in the background.
Once you give it a try for yourself, I think you’ll be very pleased with all the PlayBook has to offer.
Cheers,
Alex, RIM Social Media Team
jlb21 Mar 22, 2011 at 10:25 am
I'll wait for PB2
jdaclutch Mar 22, 2011 at 1:58 pm
might as well wait for PB3? then since 3 is better than 2?
hemertwv Mar 22, 2011 at 10:55 am
64 GB unit Pre-ordered
drethos Mar 22, 2011 at 10:57 am
me too :)
texasbid Mar 22, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Me too!
zensen Mar 22, 2011 at 11:07 am
with the price being set now, it would have been nice to have seen RIM sweeten the deal for those sitting on the edge with a bundle of some sort just to smash it even further into Apples face.
nikesu Mar 22, 2011 at 11:46 am
I think playbook's failed even before its release. I love to have one but the sreen-size is the real deal breaker for me. Steve Jobs was right in this matter....size does matter.
enzo07i Mar 22, 2011 at 11:56 am
yeah size does matter, that is why I will buy playbook, because it is portable and powerful, 7inch tablet is best for me,
georg22 Mar 22, 2011 at 11:58 am
Why should it fail generally, when it fails for You. Not everyone think like You. Size matters a lot, therefore some people will prefere the playbook ;)
DrLouie Mar 22, 2011 at 12:02 pm
A 7" tablet will fit in the front pocket of a regular pair of jeans or khakis. A 10" tablet will not. Which one are you more likely to have with you. Size does matter.
SharpieFiend Mar 22, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Wow man, you must wear *huge* jeans...
Kiddo2050 Mar 22, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Not really, this is about the size of the new Kindle, which I have and it does fit in a pair of banana republic kakhis, that is, basic generic kahki's.
DualCycle Mar 22, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Sold!
deanodean Mar 22, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Ordered mine! Expected delivery date 3-31 to 4-11. Kudos to Staples for NOT charging shipping! (I'm guessing it will ship and arrive around a week later...) Excited and now standing by my receptionist's desk WAITING!
R1cowl Mar 22, 2011 at 12:20 pm
I just ordered the 32 GB Playbook. Now its time to go shopping for Accessories in the CB Store. Lets see.......
croman Mar 22, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Playbook Pre-Order available in CANADA @ BestBuy & FutureShop!!!!
pkcable Mar 22, 2011 at 12:47 pm
They kept saying to me no later than 4/11, I'm hoping that comes true! BUT mostly I went with the free shipping!
TABpilot32 Mar 22, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Is Staples charging the full amount when you "submit" the pre-order or is it when it ships?
hemertwv Mar 22, 2011 at 1:36 pm
When it ships
hemertwv Mar 22, 2011 at 1:35 pm
My only issue when I ordered from Staples is that I wanted it to be left for pickup at a store and they won't seem to do that at this point, I have an email into there ordering group to see if they will change the order. My problem is that I live way out of town and so the shipping usually takes an extra day or so.
greander Mar 22, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Pre-ordered a 16GB from Staples this morning. Just got a call from them to verify my order.
They said the expected arrival date on my order is April 11, but that it may arrive A FEW DAYS EARLIER!!!!
berrysforlife Mar 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm
32 GB on pre order. Now the trick is to see how I can keep myself from checking the order status lee than 5 times a day. They did call me too to review the order. Its like Christmas in April. I did not let my wife get me any big Christmas present this past year because I told her this would be it.
jedimstr397 Mar 22, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Just pre-ordered from Bestbuy.ca... FYI for anyone planning on this method. The option to pick-up in store was not available.
Pasted from the order confirmation:
Scheduled for Ground Delivery Estimated Arrival: 04/22-05/03/2011
Kind of a shitty delivery window for a pre-order!
you sir name Mar 22, 2011 at 5:06 pm
From my experience, pre-ordering from Futureshop/Bestbuy is never worth it if you're eager to get the product. In the past, I find they usually ship the item on the release date or even the day after, and then you need to wait for it to arrive. Absolutely terrible - better off just going to the store. Of course, like I said, that's just been my experience.
jedimstr397 Mar 23, 2011 at 10:30 am
The difference between me and an Apple fan-boy is that I don't mind waiting a day or two after launch. I'm patient and I'll appreciate it regardless. I'll still be using my PlayBook before many have theirs.
ljfong Mar 22, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Waiting for the candid reviews to come in first...not all the staged, fully rehearsed demo reviews so far. Kudos to all of you brave early adopters who are pre-ordering :)
ambon21 Mar 22, 2011 at 3:13 pm
pre-ordered mine this morning from staples .. the site says that it wont charged my card till after it ships but i just check my account n its already there .... then a rep called me to confirm my order n he says i should be gettin the playbook no longer than the 11th of april ...
askura Mar 22, 2011 at 3:28 pm
I don't know what to do. Big supporter of BB but when looking at the Playbook, not so excited. Ordered the wife an Ipad2. Just seems there are more capabilities with the Ipad, especially connecting to remote desktops which is one reason for the Ipad. I realize that apps for the Playbook are being developed but for me is a wait and see for the Playbook. Also would like to play around with one before biting the bullet for another 5 bills. I would rather spend the money on a newer BB phone with a touchscreen(btw on TMO currently).
stengel680 Mar 22, 2011 at 4:56 pm
64 GB on the way! Waiting game begins! So Pumped!
dling71 Mar 22, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Just got off the phone with suport from Staples who handles shipment for their electronics and she stated from an email she received from the 'vendor' that items will be shipped out starting 3/25!! Those that chose in-store delivery can expect receipt between 3/28-3/30.....You can call 877-277-5977 (Staples credit and support line) with your order number and ask to verify your shipment date to confirm....
ptpete Mar 22, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Ok, I dumped Bestbuy for Staples. Either way, I want one of these babies.
coppola77 Mar 22, 2011 at 6:20 pm
April 11th baby!
Gnug222 Mar 22, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Just got back from Staples ordering my 64GB. Any time before the 19th will be fantastic!
Dezz01 Mar 22, 2011 at 6:40 pm
I just ordered my 32gig from Staples. I spoke with the young lady on the phone. She said it will ship out to the store on 3-25, it should be there by 3-30, and I will be able to pick it up at that time. I asked her about the April 19, th Launch Date and she said this was a special order contract and if my product it at the store I had designated I can pick it up. I also asked her about alerting me when it is there. She said they cannot set up alerts for this order, she said I should call them back to see if it is at the store between 3-28 and 3-30. Ohhhhhhh Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
moleek95 Mar 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm
3G network access using your BlackBerry® smartphone as a modem; >>>4G network access available on BlackBerry® 4G PlayBook™ tablet <<<
1) So if i'm under the unlimited data plan I can use my co-existing plan with my playbook via bluetooth?
2) Notice where I placed the arrows, does this means the current pre-order models are 4G ready? Or will that be in future models?
jedimstr397 Mar 23, 2011 at 11:04 am
Wow... Look at all the BB PB hate;
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/03/blackberry-playbook-launchin...
ptpete Mar 23, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Staples called back to confirm my order. I got the same data that they may be shipping on 3/25!!!
I'm wondering if I should get the 64 gb version. 5 mp camera is nice. 1080p vid will eat up space quick?
effymz Mar 24, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Staples web site showing a delivery date of 4/1-4/12, can i trust that ???
effymz Mar 24, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Staples web site showing a delivery date of 4/1-4/12, can i trust that ???
mahnamahna415 Mar 29, 2011 at 6:40 am
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but... latest shipping update from Staples :
"Pre-order your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ Tablet by April 17th, 2011 to reserve one of these limited quantity tablets. Product will ship between April 18th and April 20th. Expected delivery: 1 - 3 business days, arriving no earlier than April 19th 2011. Your credit card will be charged at shipment."