We just got our review unit of the BlackBerry Playbook today and we got word that Globe has taken lead on the release of the tablet in the Philippines with a possible launch date later this month or early next month.
What we are not sure is if it’s going to be exclusive to Globe. It certainly will not be locked considering there’s no SIM module on the Playbook.
I guess Globe’s strong partnership with RIM and its massive BlackBerry subscriber-base in the country makes it an ideal marketing strategy to offer the tablet with a plan or as a bundle with a new Blackberry phone.
What we are sure is that Globe will be the one who will announce the availability of the BlackBerry Playbook in the Philippines. Since the review units are already here, I reckon it will be 3 to 4 weeks ’til we get to the release date.
Will post more details on launch date and pricing once we get them. Expect our full review of the Playbook in a week or two.
For limited apps issues: YOU CAN NOW RUN ANDROID-BASED APPLICATIONS in BB Playbook.
For native email application issues: You can always check your emails through the BlackBerry Bridge. So it’s like viewing your emails from your handset but actually doing it on BB Playbook.
If you don’t have a BB handset but want to check you emails through the browser.