Originally Posted by
USA_flyer
Not everyone wants another cellular device or data plan, I certainly don't. I convert my cellphone to wifi hotspot and connect my Playbook to it and use the data that comes with my phone.
While that's certainly true, that's why you offer it as an option to people. Those who want just WiFi just buy the WiFi version. Those who want 3G or 4G buy the 3G or 4G version.
No, wait, in this case they will have to buy another companies product.
The vast majority of tablets (like 90%) are sold without 3G and 4G in them, but at least others are offering options for people who want it. For Microsoft to think they will take over the market with an expensive device, where a good portion of the memory is already in use, with limited expansion capabilities, and no alternative but WiFi is just plain silly.
No wait, they do have that snazzy magnetic keyboard though, that will save it.