The Playbook won’t reach mainstream consumers until April 19, a solid three weeks away, but RIM’s already getting slammed for their initial foray into tablet-dom. Analysts are concerned with the company’s giddy enthusiasm over the Playbook’s launch–can the device even make a splash in an iPad-dominated world? But even if the …
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Apple’s iPad 2: It’s Still the One
When Apple unveiled the iPad back in January of 2010, the company’s competitors rightly saw a huge opportunity. Now that Steve Jobs & Co. had created the first modern tablet computer, other manufacturers could build on the ideas it originated. They could offer features that it didn’t. They could deliver more bang for the …
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Will Ship with ‘7digital’ Music Store
Already available as an app for BlackBerry smartphones, the 7digital Music Store will be preloaded onto the 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook tablet that’s been rumored for release sometime next month.
According to the press release:
“The 7digital Music Store will give BlackBerry PlayBook users access to 7digital’s catalogue of over 13
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HP TouchPad to BlackBerry PlayBook: Quit Copying Me!
Nothing like stirring the pot between two tablet makers, eh? That’s just what Laptop did by calling the attention of HP and BlackBerry to the similarities between both companies’ upcoming tablets.
According to Laptop:
“Both tablets render open programs as cards that you can easily swipe through for multitasking, and you can close
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BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet May Cost $500, Hit Shelves in April
Despite RIM’s best attempts to dodge pricing and availability information for its BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet, it looks like Office Depot may have spilled the beans in an internal screen shot apparently leaked to CrackBerry.com.
If it’s legit, it details a selling price of $499.99 for the 16GB version and an in-store date of “week 17,” …
NFL Coaches to Swap Printouts and Playbooks for iPads?
Apparently a few NFL teams are considering the benefits of tablet devices such as the iPad over plain old paper.
CNET reports that the Dallas Cowboys, in particular, have determined that going digital “could save them as much as 5,000 pages of paper printouts per game.” It’s an intriguing idea but it’ll likely face quite an uphill …
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet to Cost Less Than $500
Research in Motion’s 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will cost less than $500 when it becomes available in the U.S. early next year. RIM executive Jim Balsillie told Bloomberg, “The product will be very competitively priced.”
As tablet makers attempt to find ways to compete with Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad, which starts at $499, …
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Demo: Multitasking, Adobe Apps
Research in Motion (RIM) CEO Mike Lazaridis showed off his company’s upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet at a conference for Adobe developers yesterday. The real-time demo features a look at the tablet’s multitasking abilities as well as how it handles browser-based Flash video …
Two Minute Video: How the BlackBerry PlayBook is Different
The recently-announced BlackBerry PlayBook tablet features a few key differences from other tablets. Here’s a look at what makes it stand apart from the crowd—for better or for worse.
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Where do I even begin?
Earlier today RIM revealed its tablet and throughout co-CEO Mike Lazaridis’ presentation I couldn’t help but wonder how many catchphrases or buzz words would be thrown out. I lost count minutes after the PlayBook was officially unveiled.
The PlayBook seems impressive with “features” like Flash, a …
BlackBerry Introduces 7-inch ‘PlayBook’ Tablet
BlackBerry just announced its once-rumored tablet. The 7-inch device thankfully shakes the previously-tipped “BlackPad” name in favor of “PlayBook.” Pricing hasn’t been announced, while availability has been set for “early 2011” here in the US, with an international rollout to follow in the second quarter. (More: What the PlayBook Means …