If you were itching to pick up RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook at a bargain, you have till Saturday the 31st to enjoy the new slashed prices. Now selling for half its original pricing of Rs. 27,990, the 16GB PlayBook will retail for Rs. 13,490 during the limited period offer.
The 32GB and 64GB models of the PlayBook have received their share of dramatic price cuts as well, at Rs. 15,990 and Rs. 24,490, respectively, compared to their original Rs. 32,990 and Rs. 37,990 pricing.
While the BlackBerry PlayBook was not exceptionally well-received globally, no-one denied its capabilities in some spheres, including the hardware. While there is no real Android port available for the PlayBook right now, official support for Android Market apps is expected in February this year, with Android Apps Player. However, with that incentive and the reduced price – the PlayBook could just an appetizing bargain.
Let us know what you think about the limited period offer, in the comments section below. Do also check out our review of the PlayBook tablet, for a comprehensive look at the device’s features, pros and cons.