Research in Motion is all set to launch the PlayBook on the 19th of April, though it now seems evident we shouldn't have been kept waiting so long to lay our hands on this wonderful PlayBook tablet PC. Believe it or not, Apple had a lot to do with the delay. Inadvertent though it might be, it's a matter of serious debate if Apple is really lamenting the way things have worked … [Read more...] about Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
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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:Â 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
What you need to know about the Blackberry Playbook
The PlayBook tablet PC from Research in Motion is all set to be unleashed in the heavily contested tablet segment soon. However, things have undergone some drastic changes ever since the PlayBook was first unveiled in September last. Perhaps the most noticeable change has been the coming of the Android version that has been developed exclusively for use on a tablet like device … [Read more...] about What you need to know about 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
BlackBerry PlayBook to cost $600, slated for April 10 market debut
Research in Motion is yet to come clean with its pricing and availability details of the PlayBook tablet. There is some information coming in from BGR indicating the 7 inch tablet will be hitting markets in the US on the 10th of April. For the rest of the world, the wait is going to stretch until the second quarter. Right now, at least the retailer Mobile City is already … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook to cost $600, slated for April 10 market debut
Apple iPad biggest grosser of Q3 2010
This should not come as a surprise though. The Apple tablet has been making all the right noises ever since it was launched on the 3rd of April 2010. The iPad journey ever since has been one that stuff of tech folklore are made of. The iPad's demand continued to shoot through the roof and Apple has always had trouble to meet market expectations. A lot of tablet PCs had entered … [Read more...] about Apple iPad biggest grosser of Q3 2010
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