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    BlackBerry - Refurbished PlayBook Tablet with 16GB Memory - Black

    Model: RF-BBYM12EG SKU: 4063218
    3.3 of 5 3.3 of 5 (10 reviews)

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    This tablet features BlackBerry e-mail, calendar, BBM, tasks, documents and more, along with a 7" LCD touch-screen display for easy navigation of features. The 16GB internal memory offers ample space for media storage.

    This product has been refurbished. Learn more.

    What's Included

    • BlackBerry Refurbished PlayBook Tablet with 16GB Memory
    • Owner's manual
    • 30 day in store/online return policy.

    Product Features

    • From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
    • BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet operating system
      Allows you to stay connected and productive on the go.
    • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n network
      For Internet capability on the go (additional fees may apply).
    • 1GB RAM
      With Codex support for media playback, creation and video calling.
    • 7" HD capacitive screen with multitouch
      With 1024 x 600 resolution for clear viewing of photos, videos and more.
    • 16GB internal memory
      Allows you to store media.
    • 3.0MP high-definition forward-facing camera
      Along with a 5.0MP high-definition rear-facing camera for capturing special moments on the go.
    • Micro USB port
      For an easy connection to your computer. Micro HDMI port for connection to an HDTV.
    • Bluetooth capability
      Allows you to pair the device with a Bluetooth-enabled BlackBerry mobile phone for access to Push technology, e-mail, calendar, BBM, tasks, documents and more. Also features BlackBerry security and data efficiency.
    • Only when connected through your BlackBerry Bridge can you access corporate BIS e-mail via your handheld PlayBook.
    • All POP e-mail services (Hotmail, Gmail, Ymail, etc.) are available on PlayBook through icons/apps on the desktop or directly through the Internet.
    • Disclaimer of Warranties. ALTHOUGH THIS REFURBISHED PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE RETURN POLICY, THIS REFURBISHED PRODUCT IS SOLD ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
    • BEST BUY AND BLACKBERRY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
    Product images, including color, may differ from actual product appearance.
    • Warranty Terms - Parts
      None – Disclaimer of Warranty
    • Warranty Terms - Labor
      None – Disclaimer of Warranty
    • Product Height
      0.4"
    • Product Width
      7.6"
    • Product Weight
      14.4 oz.
    • Product Depth
      5.1"
    • Processor Speed
      1.0GHz
    • Display Type
      HD capacitive screen with multitouch
    • Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)
      7"
    • System Memory (RAM)
      1GB
    • Storage Capacity
      16GB
    • SD Card Slot
      No
    • Adobe Flash Compatible
      Yes
    • Digital Camera
      Yes
    • Digital Camera Pixels
      5.0MP
    • Wi-Fi Built In
      Yes
    • Bluetooth-Enabled
      Yes
    • USB 2.0 Ports
      1
    • IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports
      None
    • Game Ports
      None
    • HDMI Output
      Yes
    • Touchscreen
      Yes
    • Operating System
      BlackBerry Operating System
    • ENERGY STAR Qualified
      No
    • Drive Capacity
      16GB
    • Data Plan Required
      No
    • Headphone Jack
      Yes
    • GPS Enabled
      Yes
    • Built-in Webcam
      Yes
    • UPC
      400040632184

    Customer Reviews

    (6 out of 10)
    Horrible operating system!!!!!!!!!!
    1
    Posted by: from san clemente on 02/18/2012I 've purchased this tablet a week ago... Perfect size... Wonderful price... But Blackberry operating system SUCKS!!! No skype apps. I had to take it back to Best Buy... Going for iPad or Android....

      9 out of 35 found this review helpful.

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    Excellent tablet for the money
    4
    Posted by: from NJ on 02/10/2012I bought this tablet for one of my kids after comparing it with Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet or Color, and VTAB1008. So far, we have been very happy with the tablet. The tablet is much better than the other ones in not only hardware, but also software. It has best in terms ease of use and flexibility for multitasking. It has full web function and the cameras are awesome. Apps are limited for now, but will change over time. More importantly, Blackberry knows what they are doing with their tablets. The potential is enormous with the release of OS2.0. Cannot wait for this to happen, but also happy the way it is now. Go BB!

      20 out of 23 found this review helpful.

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    RIM > IOS
    5
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    Scuffed up
    2
    Posted by: from South Carolina on 01/30/2012When they say "refurbished", they mean they took a returned device, shoved it onto a piece of cardboard covered by a piece of plastic, and shipped it. The rubber back, edges and corners were all scuffed up, presumably from vibration during shipping (rubbing on the cardboard), or else abuse by the previous owner. Since it's rubber I was able to buff a lot of that out, but there is some permanent damage. It works. But don't expect to buy something for $170 and then be able to sell it down the road in like-new condition.

      12 out of 25 found this review helpful.

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    This is the Story of Pinky and the Brain...
    4
    Posted by: from Queens, NY on 01/28/2012I bought the product in the beginning of January 2012. This is my first tablet. I use my girl friends IPAD2 once in a while and found the touch screen feature on the Apple a little more responsive. IMO, the keypad on the apple feels a little better than BB. I have been a BB user for five years and have never had any grip with their OS. I feel BB products are built well and are very practical. IMO, BB puts a lot of logic behind OS and I find it user friendly. I BB Bridge my Curve 8530 and use this device to surf and research any information I question. The browser is superb and Bridge browser makes this device the answer to a lot of people's problem. I am apathetic towards the android and apple apps maybe b/c of my lack of exposure but that doesn't really matter b/ct BB OS2 will have an Android Player out soon to grab market Share. For now, I will be upgrading to the BB Torch for Verizon shortly but the Big Brains on BB is the Curve Phone and Pinky is the BB Playbook! The smartphone is truly the Brain of this set up and the Playbook is the Muscle. I did however buy a refurbished Playbook b/c I had doubt on the BB0S1 longevity and the right now am receiving a replacement b/c the right external speaker crapped out on me. The store did not accept the refund b/c of the 14 day return policy at Best Buy. I wanted to share the following information with future potential Playbook buyers of the refurbished playbook so they can be a better educated consumer. Read the overview carefully or else you will be stuck in between a rock and a hard place. - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disclaimer of Warranties. ALTHOUGH THIS REFURBISHED PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE RETURN POLICY, THIS REFURBISHED PRODUCT IS SOLD ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

      13 out of 15 found this review helpful.

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    Posted by: from Florida on 01/11/2012The blackberry playbook performance is very good, but if it work property. Pro: The camera works great. The web browser are top on the tablet market Perfect side for a tablet. Easy to use. Fast performance by the processor. Cons: First time set up can be difficult. No to many applications. My playbook battery die after three weeks. No fix for this. Power botton is too small. This tablet can be on of the best tablet , but there still more work and inprovements to be done to it.

      18 out of 37 found this review helpful.

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    I like it
    5
    Posted by: from madison area, wisconsin on 01/10/2012to be objective, I have never used an apple tablet. But I think this Backberry playbook is a solid tablet. It is very fast in browsing websites. Good for multitasking, very responsive. camera is sharp. video is good. sound is fine. fine screen resolution. the downloaded bookreader in appst is good, it connects to gutenberg. easy to use setup, easy to connect to laptop as if a jump drive. i do wish skype could be used, but it does have web qq for chat and allows typing chinese on certain qq.com web site. battery life is not so good, i think it only can last about 3 hours in my case (even when not using a lot of multimedia function). overall i like this blackberry playbook very much. One thing to add: it is perfect for video chatting with another Blkbry Plybk user (my son and i each used it to chat, very easily, and clear in video and sound).

      25 out of 27 found this review helpful.

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    Sucks just like the webOS HPTouchpad
    1
    Posted by: from Minneapolis, MN on 01/07/2012No useful apps. Nothing like with Android and Apple provides. If you're just using this for web browsing, then it's fine. Other than that, it's got nothing else. No good games to play or useful apps to download that's why I returned it.

      10 out of 51 found this review helpful.

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    Very good, but . . .
    4
    Posted by: from Nevada on 01/05/2012The playbook isa lot better that it's given credit for. Using the BB web browser gives you apps which look like have been optimized to Android standards, i.e. Bank of America, Charles Schawb, MSN, Yahoo & Google. There are a lot of apps on the comapnies store, not a very good variey - - but don't worry. I was concerned when I saw that there wsn't an app for may bank or brokerage; simply using the Blackberry browser lets you use just about everything (otimized) including it puts a representation icon on the browser Google Chrome style. There is no comparison between the Kindle Fire and the Playbook. Blackberry Playbook is probably the biggest bargin in the compact tablet market. If you can't get one new at the fire sale price, this is a "geat" deal, it's guaranteed - - you need one!

      16 out of 18 found this review helpful.

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    Awesome
    5
    Posted by: from las vegas,nv on 01/05/2012Meow let me tell you about this Playbook., It doesn't have as many apps as other tablest but it is still a very good tablet the browser is super fast much faster than the HP Touchpad. Meow let me tell you that this is very light compared to other tablets and very compact good grip , you can actually take it with you and does not take too much space. Meow The Facebook app is awesome it also has Word to go , Sheet to go and Slideshow to go for presantations . Meow the Camera is very crisp and clear the downside is no skype>

      24 out of 34 found this review helpful.

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