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Smaller size is easier to handle
Elegant design
Feature packed
Theoretically fast hardware
RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook is a fast
Powerful 7-inch tablet with HDMI output
Advanced multitasking and security
And a browser that integrates Adobe Flash 10.2 for a desktop-style Web experience
The BlackBerry PlayBook gets a lot right, but it also feels very much like a work in progress. It could shine in the future, but for now it's constrained by its limited app selection, software glitches and choices in functionality or design that shoul...
Abstract: Early reviews of Research In Motion’s PlayBook tablet are hitting the Web, and they’re decidedly mixed. The New York Times’ David Pogue suggested that RIM’s 7-inch device does some things particularly well, such as television or projector output (via a...
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Published: 2011-04-14, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook is a fast, powerful 7-inch tablet with HDMI output, advanced multitasking and security, and a browser that integrates Adobe Flash 10.2 for a desktop-style Web experience
The 7-inch screen cramps the powerful browser, the wake button is difficult to push, and app selection trails the competition
The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features.
Sharp display has vivid, accurate colors, High-definition video playback impresses, Light weight makes this conducive to hold in hand
Initial software is buggy and lacks polish, No integrated e-mail, contacts, or calendaring, Awkwardly designed onscreen keyboard
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Published: 2011-04-14, Author: Kelly , review by: tuaw.com
Abstract: RIM is aiming to launch its PlayBook tablet on April 19, but reviews of this QNX-powered tablet started to hit the wire last night. The consensus among reviewers suggests the PlayBook will not threaten Apple's dominance in the tablet market.Most reviews p...
Abstract: The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet surely is one beautiful device. Right from the very first look at the tablet you’ll want to get your hands on the monolithic black tablet’s, button-less facade. But once you put your hands on it, things changes drasticall...
One mistake I believe a lot of members of the press make is assuming that today's two-horse race is representative of the future of this industry. While Apple and Google are clearly out to a substantial lead, there are still more revolutions that will tak...
Occasionally glitchy softwareMissing appsExpensive for a seven-incher
Writing this review has been a lot like trying to hit a moving target thanks to a series of software updates that have been dropping every few days. The PlayBook of today is considerably better than the PlayBook of yesterday, which also was a big step for...
Good multitasking power, Sleek and solid design, Crisp 7-inch display, Captures high-quality 1080p video, Powerful speakers
Need BlackBerry phone to get native e-mail, calendar apps, Buggy software, low-on-memory messages, Lackluster apps, No video chat option yet, Android Player coming later
It's not really a matter of too little, too late with the BlackBery PlayBook. If anything, RIM's first tablet feels as if it was rushed to market. The PlayBook has a well-designed interface and plenty of power under the hood for serious multitasking. T...
Excellent user interface. Sharp, beautiful screen. Top-notch browser with full Flash-video support. Wirelessly transfers files to and from computers on same network. Internet tethering with Blackberry phones works well—and it's free.
Some hardware issues and significant software bugs. No native e-mail support at launch—only browser bookmarks for Webmail sites. Bridge support for BlackBerry phone sync is not yet finalized. No video chat despite front-facing camera.
When RIM pushes out the updates to make the BlackBerry PlayBook a better tablet for e-mail, video chat, and productivity, we'll revisit this rating. For now, though, it's outmatched by competitors with more versatile and complete feature sets. ...
