The Playbook is the first tablet from Canadian based company Research in Motion. They have had a long standing tradition focusing on enterprise level hardware in the form of smartphones and delivering strong email access. The Playbook marks the company's first foray into the realms of Tablet PCs. We're wondering if it delivers the goods or is it worse than the … [Read more...] about Review of the Blackberry Playbook
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Blackberry Playbook now on Sale in Canada
The Blackberry Playbook, by quintessentially Canadian Research in Motion is now out! There are many stores in Canada offering this item such as Future Shop and select other locations. April 19th is the day we have been waiting for and although the Playbook does not have Calender, or Email working in the latest offering, this should come soon. Another thing lacking is the Google … [Read more...] about Blackberry Playbook now on Sale in Canada
Best Buy accepting pre-orders for the PlayBook
Another tablet is up for pre-order with delivery slated to be on the 20th of April. It's the BalckBerry PlayBook tablet PC and those who can't wait for the RIM tablet can place their orders at Best Buy. Price mentioned is $500, $600 and $700 for the 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB version. However, the Wi-Fi only version is all that Best Buy has to offer with no mention of any 3G or 4G … [Read more...] about Best Buy accepting pre-orders for the PlayBook
PlayBook to include calendar, e-mail and contact apps in a future update
One of the biggest advantages with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is the inherent security features that come integrated with it. However, it is this that also runs the risk of becoming its biggest bane, since this makes the PlayBook heavily reliant on a BlackBerry phone. In fact, the operations of the PlayBook are so intertwined with the phone counterpart that the tablet can … [Read more...] about PlayBook to include calendar, e-mail and contact apps in a future update
Future Shop opens pre-orders for the Blackberry Playbook
Canadian electronic retailer Future Shop has just opened up pre-orders for Research in Motion's latest offering: the Blackberry Playbook. Futureshop has 3 different versions available for pre-order; 16 GB WIFI for $499.99, 32 GB for $599.99, and the 64 GB for $699.99. Futureshop is one of the sole Canadian electronics stores to open up pre-orders for the Blackberry Playbook, … [Read more...] about Future Shop opens pre-orders for the Blackberry Playbook
BlackBerry PlayBook to come loaded with video conferencing app
The upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook has, among many other features, a front facing camera that will allow its users to engage in video calling. While many thought its third party apps such as Skype would make it to the Playbook to enable video calling, RIM surprised everyone by introducing its own video calling app that aims to make the best use of that front facing … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook to come loaded with video conferencing app
BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have 7digital music store preloaded
Users of the Blackberry Playbook can look forward to the 7 digital's store that they have been familiar with via their Blackberry smartphones. However, things are going to be a lot better for Playbook users since the service will come pre-loaded in the tablet in a comprehensive manner. The service that was available on the Blackberry phone was inconsistent and could not boast … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have 7digital music store preloaded
Apple iPad 2 and the rest
Apple has finally launched the next gen iPad 2 from the high pedestal of success that the original iPad has brought home. Something that only Apple right now can boast of. For no other tablet manufacturer can lay claim to the enviable record of close to a staggering 15 million iPads shipped in less than a year of its debut. But then things have changed in the last few months so … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 and the rest
Blackberry Playbook to use WIMAX, LTE and HSPA+
Research in Motion announced today that it will utilize even more high speed networks in the second quarter of 2011. They let us know that they will have direct support for LTE and HSPA + networks later on in the year. The Blackberry Playbook is launching soon, although it is the WIFI only model with no celleur connection to the internet. So if the basic wireless model is … [Read more...] about Blackberry Playbook to use WIMAX, LTE and HSPA+
PlayBook will run Android apps
RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have access to the Android Market. This seems confirmed as of now. The BlackBerry PlayBook may be a business oriented tablet device but is making almost as much noise as any other tablet with a mass appeal. The reason, among many others is its security aspects, coming as it is from the makers of the BlackBerry smartphones which has gained … [Read more...] about PlayBook will run Android apps