Originally Posted by RyanC

Android is more flexible and reliable. Will RIM eventually drop support for software updates for this device? Maybe. Will google? Probably not. Nexus is a better investment overall.

Regarding functionality, Android offers you a wider range of flexibility in terms of apps and especially niche features (well, apps), which you're less likely to get from Appworld. Android has very good pdf support, direct downloading, and note taking capabilities (well, as far as tablets go). I don't have very much experience with the Playbook, so I won't comment on that.

I had a faulty charge/data cable, and one email complaint later I was shipped a replacement cable + charger no questions asked.

I think when it comes down to it, if you're a smartie pants, both are 'crack/jailbreak/flashable' to remove many restrictions.