Their official statement, handed to CrackBerry yesterday, specified that the “majority” of the affected tablets – only the 16GB model, seemingly – “are still in the distribution channel”, so likely haven’t been sold to customers yet.
If you were one of the unlucky ones, you can check the serial number with RIM and get it replaced free of charge. But what I want to know is if this will change any potential buyers’ minds? Certainly it’s not the first product to ever be recalled, but considering reviews were already lacklustre to begin with, I wouldn’t be surprised if people were having second thoughts about buying one. Let us know in the comments below if that sounds like you. [CrackBerry]
iBernie
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 10:06 PMThe statement I found interesting was that the majority of the tablets are still in the distribution channel. And that’s before we knew of the recall.
They’re not selling very well, are they?
Wardski
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 7:01 PMThey’re selling better than you think. I know of around 40 people in Aus with the 32 or 64Gb version (including myself) – and it hasn’t even been released here yet!
The recall wasn’t really a big deal, all users affected had to do was force reload the firmware using BBM and fixed.
I think RIM should take credit for caring. Maybe Apple could take note of what to do to rectify the little things..
BB Lover
Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 9:19 PMI cannot agree more.
I have the 16 gb one even I am in Australia and loving it!!!
It is an awesome device!!!