It's Amazing What $150 Can Get You These Days

[yann2]

Saw this the other day. Live, in Stock. At a local store now less. Woot ??

Specs, you say?

OMG. Had to do a double take. Make sure I saw it right. A dual core, 32 GB RIM tablet, new in the box, for $148, Canadian Dollars? YES. And you can even order it online - Walmart.ca page.

Or you could spend a similar amount, at the Apple Store Canada, and get a refurbished 8GB iPod Touch; they seem to be phasing out that model, no more cheapies. New line has only 32 GB, starting at $299. Ouch

Refurbished 8 GB models go for $149; add a few bucks ($209) and you get a 32 GB model. Both ''refurbished'', but with a full 1 year Apple warranty. IMO - new stock, sold in white boxes, clearing out this model.

See all the models and prices (Canadian site, CAD prices) HERE.

 

[twistet]

Well for that price that Playbook is a really great deal

 

[yann2]

Twistet, I agree. I am *so* tempted....

Staples.ca also has the 32 GB Playbook, in stock, for $149 (a dollar more than Walmart. Price Match!! )

 

[yann2]

And a First Impressions video :

 

[liv2scoot]

I've already bought two at that price. Tremendous machines! Futureshop.ca had them on for $130 this weekend. I missed the last one by seconds.

 

[yann2]

I've already bought two at that price. Tremendous machines! Futureshop.ca had them on for $130 this weekend. I missed the last one by seconds.

Oh, my! $130, even lower, great deal.

With the Nexus 7 16 GB now selling for USD$199 (or CAD$209 in Canada), they might have to drop their prices even lower. Like the weekend sale you got.

Thanks for mentioning it! Will keep an eye on the sales.

Here's a screenshot of current Futureshop.ca models, prices :