No, the lineup wasn't around the block, but a handful of eager people did show up for Best Buy's 7am early open time where I live so they could grab their PlayBook. I was there to buy mine too, and you can watch the video above to see the action unfold. It's pretty funny. Not only did the Best Buy girl put an end to my video recording, but I nearly botched my out-of-the-store-with-PlayBook-in-hand landing. Watch the video above for a quick laugh or two!!
Did you head to a store near you early this morning to pick up your BlackBerry PlayBook? If so, let us know what the scene was like, and if you have any photos or videos be sure to send us a link to editorial @ crackberry.com. It's definitely a historic day for BlackBerry!
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