If you had any question on when the 4G LTE and 3G+ HSPA+ packing PlayBooks would be launching this should be a clear sign. Engadget spotted both of the devices clearing FCC approval with 1.5Ghz processors and NFC added to the mix. The 4G LTE radios seem to support the frequencies for AT&T and carriers in Canada but no word on Verizon. We have not found much else in the filings but if you do let us know!
Mr. Mo ( View Profile) - Posts: 63
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 1:11 PM EST
I can’t wait! I love my current PB but will gladly pass on to my mother to make room for the new 4g LTE PB.
BBA Brian ( View Profile) - Posts: 1219
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 1:23 PM EST
oh my
Will carriers offer both? or only 1 depending on their network?
Corey Davis ( View Profile) - Posts: 1293
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 1:28 PM EST
I don’t see the need for it. I know, someone’s going to say they don’t own a BlackBerry phone…but still..
BBA Brian ( View Profile) - Posts: 1219
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 1:49 PM EST
I have been doing some more research lately, in Canada we have the ability to have share plans thus eliminating the need persay for 2 expensive data plans.
In theory if I wanted the LTE Playbook, I would only have to pay $16 bucks per month to share the data with my phone and get a hardware discount
If I didn’t need a hardware discount, it would be 11 bucks per month to share data with the device
BBA Brian ( View Profile) - Posts: 1219
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 1:51 PM EST
If the LTE playbook can fall back to HSPA+ I am going to be all over this
My wife has a sweet shared plan where we pay 10 bucks per month for 5 gigs of data
Rogers won’t let us transfer to LTE though
Corey Davis ( View Profile) - Posts: 1293
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 3:44 PM EST
I have no issues whatsoever with the bridge. So unless you didn’t need a phone at all, and only wanted a tablet, I can see having it. But if you have a phone…why pay for extra data plan.Course, the discount sounds nice too. lol
BBA Brian ( View Profile) - Posts: 1219
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 3:46 PM EST
What phone do you have?
Chris Balavessov ( View Profile) - Posts: 23
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 1:59 PM EST
That’s great news. My guess is that RIM will probably formally announce and demo the new models during BlackBerry World, the timing looks perfect for that.
BBA Brian ( View Profile) - Posts: 1219
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM EST
all previous rumors point to April release
I think Blackberry World will be ALL ABOUT BB10
A new gen Playbook would be lost in the shuffle
certifiedRHCE ( View Profile) - Posts: 858
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 3:42 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9850 | OS 7.1.0.267
Not sure it will be lost. With a big announcement like that should come with and big update to the current and new PlayBook. With bb7 to follow. Then maybe bb10 three months after that.
certifiedRHCE ( View Profile) - Posts: 858
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 3:39 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9850 | OS 7.1.0.267
Honestly since sprint doesn’t have LTE yet i’ll pass on this PlayBook. Don’t see the purpose of this if I can bridge without additional charges. My only concern is will I have to jump ship back to Verizon if sprint doesn’t get an LTE BlackBerry. I will cry if I ever have to see the day that happens.