Originally Posted by baldbilluk:
“I think I am going to have too re-assess what I want to buy, you have all given me foood for thought (I am not going to pay between £130-£200 for a chopping board I might just buy and use as a general support computer, does the Playbook and also the N7 have email suppot from my Virgin media account as its more important to me than viewing videos etx”
The Playbook does have email support, though incredibly for a Blackberry it was not available AFAIK in the first release of the Playbook operating system. Reviews of the device prior to around February this year will reflect this.
I've found this Youtube video about setting up email on the Playbook.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU6ONAD3E0w
Until the playbook became available with the 64GB model priced at £129, I wasn't even looking for a tablet. I had a go with one in the shop just to make sure that web pages could display properly on a 7" screen and that embedded video played (eg from the BBC News website) which they did.
If you're considering a Kindle Fire, from what I've read, the version of Android is heavily biased towards Amazon apps and content rather than other sources - even your own.
No piece of electronic hardware is a lifetime commitment and regardless of the future of the playbook (and RIM who make it), I am happy that I have a device that is less than a quarter of the price of the equivalent iPad.
Another factor to consider is the screen size - basically between 7" and 10". The ergonomics of both of these are quite different. A 10" screen will give a nice big picture of course, but the virtual keyboard demands a flat surface if you are going to use both hands for typing. With a 7" device the keyboard is available to both thumbs while being held in any position.
My guess is that the IPad mini (if it materialises) will be outside your price bracket (compare the prices and screen size of the iPod Touch and iPad) and of course will most likely use their proprietry connector let alone limited USB connectivity. Apple have never done removeable storage (or batteries) on their mobile devices and I don't expect them to start anytime soon.