The Playbook is probably an excellent device, but the market has definitely choosen Android and iOS devices. So anyone who buys a Playbook is bound to find themselves with a marginally supported tablet in the present and an unsupported tablet a year from now.

I'm sorry, but that's just the way the cookie crumbles. I've been down that road before. It can be fun while it lasts, but it is usually the most fun for people who like to play with technology rather than just use it.