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Gadget-hackers post how-to on BlackBerry PlayBook jailbreak

Gadget enthusiasts have produced a detailed guide on how to jailbreak BlackBerry PlayBook tablets. A video showing the rooting of the RIM-manufactured device was published last week by the same group, without an explanation of how they did it. The new guide explains that the technique, which involves using a custom hacking tool …

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Pint

Lately on sale for Cdn$199

Just sayin'.

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All in the users best interest...

"RIM will develop, test, and release a software update that is designed to minimize the potential adverse impact to our customers"

Corrected for truth:

RIM will develop, test, and release a software update that is designed to minimize the potential loss of revenue from our customers.

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Still too expensive

HP Touchpads had to be priced at least 30% cheaper to shift.

But my goodness, it's a milestone that the Playbook could become useful!!

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What should they do?

They should either release an OS upgrade that makes the thing worth buying or let people jailbreak them in the hope of selling a few so people can put a decent OS on it.

Will they do either? Not a chance

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Congrats

Well done @cmwdotme - Cat and mouse begins.

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