Some helpful hints to get you started with your BlackBerry PlayBook

Just got your hands on a shiny new BlackBerry PlayBook due to the recent drop in price, but now you are left wondering where to begin with it? Anytime you get a new device it is always fun to play around with it, and try to learn things on your own, but with everyone being so busy, and little time left in the day to learn all this own your own we wanted to help you out with some helpful hints, tips, and tricks to make your experience even better.

A great first place to start to learn all about that shiny new PlayBook you bought would be with Kevin's novel of a review. In this review he covers all sorts of information about how it works, shares his thoughts, and gives a really good understanding of the device, so you won't want to miss out.

Let's take a look at how to get you started, from the basic first time set up, all the way to video chatting with your friends.

And in case you were looking for something a little more advanced, be sure to check these out.

How to Wipe the OS on a BlackBerry PlayBook
Wi-Fi File Sharing on the BlackBerry PlayBook
Internet Tethering on the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet via Bluetooth
How To Use Presentation Mode on the BlackBerry PlayBook with an External Display

Now, if you have been following the BlackBerry PlayBook saga at all, you know that RIM has officially pushed OS 2 back until Feb 2012, but that doesn't mean you can't get a taste of it today. Check below for some helpful hints and tricks for the PlayBook OS 2 beta, and be sure to check out our hands-on.

How to get OS 2 right now!
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