The BlackBerry PlayBook from Research In Motion has been seen with price varying more than the statistical curves that indicate the world’s financial state. A 16 GB model was available at one time for $199 and the 64 GB for $299. The same tablets on other days are priced at $499 which is also the price that RIM had placed on their tablet at the time of its introduction into the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook is Now Priced at a Flat $299 Rate
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RIM PlayBook Price Discount Extended by a Week in India
The PlayBook has been enjoying a fair share of consumer attention for some time now thanks to a hefty price reduction meted to the tablet device and the good thing is that such a move has also proved decisive for the RIM tablet in India as well. RIM had reduced the price of the PlayBook by almost 50 percent to boost sale during the last few days of 2011 and the overwhelming … [Read more...] about RIM PlayBook Price Discount Extended by a Week in India
Research in Motion turns down Amazon Takeover Offer
During the summertime Amazon hired a investment bank to review a potential merger with Research in Motion. The Canadian based company has seen a tumultuous year with its stock decreasing by more then 70%. Instead of merging with Amazon the company decided to fix its own problems rather then being bought out. The duel CEO strategy that RIM has employed is obviously not … [Read more...] about Research in Motion turns down Amazon Takeover Offer
The PlayBook for $199 is back
Retailers are back to offering the PlayBook tablet device for a lucrative $199. The price applies to the base 16 GB version of the tablet while the same with 32 GB and 64 GB on-board will set one back $249.99 and $399.99 respectively. BestBuy and Office Depot are currently offering the PlayBook at these prices while Staples is charging a higher $299 price tag for only the 32 GB … [Read more...] about The PlayBook for $199 is back
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets Worth $1.7m Go Missing
RIM's tale of woes has taken a new turn. If flagging sales of its PlayBook tablet device haven't been enough, an entire rig containing $1.7 million dollars worth of PlayBook tablets has gone missing. While exact details are still a bit sketchy, the 22 pallets containing the tablets were believed to be headed towards Ontario. Investigators are already on the job to track down … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets Worth $1.7m Go Missing
Black Forest may be 10 inch version of PlayBook
The PlayBook may be faltering at the moment though RIM has been firmly backing the tablet with promotions and discounts in its quest to push sales. Also, if anyone needed further proof the Canada based company is still very much in the tablet game, well here it is. Though very much in rumor territory, a number of code names dug up from what is believed to be RIM’s road map … [Read more...] about Black Forest may be 10 inch version of PlayBook
Unsold PlayBooks add up to $485m Q3 losses for RIM
Guess what are the financial implications RIM is having to weather while it attempts to lure consumers with a price bait of $199 for its PlayBook tablet devices. Its a steep loss to the tune of $485 million that RIM faces for its BlackBerry PlayBook and like the almost half billion dollar amount, their tablets have also been stockpiled into a mountainous issue. That … [Read more...] about Unsold PlayBooks add up to $485m Q3 losses for RIM
RIM in race to plug DingleBerry root for the BlackBerry PlayBook
For those who are looking for a method to root their BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, there is good news at hand. For there is soon to be a utility tool named DingleBerry that would make it possible for anyone to root their PlayBook device. This in turn will open up features and settings that otherwise are not available to users of the device. DingleBerry is being developed by a … [Read more...] about RIM in race to plug DingleBerry root for the BlackBerry PlayBook
BlackBerry PlayBook Sold Out on BestBuy Site and Refurbs Offered for $149
BestBuy may have been offering the base PlayBook for $199 for a while now but has stopped taking further orders for the same anymore. This is mainly due to the fact that the Cyber Monday and Black Friday orders depleted the existing stock and they are rushing to get more units in time for the holidays. Meanwhile, if you thought the PlayBook priced at $199 is quite … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook Sold Out on BestBuy Site and Refurbs Offered for $149
RIM slashes PlayBook price to $199
$199 is the new $499 for the PlayBook tablet device. For what was once priced at $499 can now be availed of for just $199, a price point that has just been made famous by the Kindle Fire. Also, its here that the most interesting aspect of the story lies. This since its not only the price but the PlayBook also shares a lot of similarity with the Kindle Fire. The price mentioned … [Read more...] about RIM slashes PlayBook price to $199