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RIM Unveils BlackBerry ‘PlayBook’ Tablet — iPad Killer
- Updated On 23/04/2017
- Author : Pradeep Kumar
- Topic : Technology
- Short URL : https://hellboundbloggers.com/?p=11518
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Just as we started talking about Sharp’s Android-Based Tablets, RIM unveiled BlackBerry “PlayBook” tablet. I think I should create a separate category for ‘tablets’.
RIM (Research In Motion), the maker of BlackBerry phones is going to hit the tablet marker this time. RIM announced the 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook. It has features like dual high-definition cameras and also boasts support from corporate IT departments.
PlayBook has good gaming and applications features. This tablet will be running the BlackBerry Tablet OS which was developed by QNX. This platform will enable OpenGL, POSIX, Flash content via Flash 10.1 as well as HTML 5 web standards support.
Now RIM has to face biggies like HP Slate, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Sharp and last but not least, Apple iPad. Clash of the titans!
Features Of BlackBerry “PlayBook” Tablet
- Display: 7 inch (1024×600 pixels)
- Weight: 0.9lbs (400g)
- Dimensions: 5.1”x7.6”x0.4” (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
- Operating Sytem: Blackberry Tablet OS
- Processor: 1 GHz dual-core
- RAM: 1GB
- Camera: Dual HD Camera (3 MP front & 5 MP rear)
- Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
- Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
- HDMI video output
- Wi-Fi – 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
Everyone loved RIM’s BlackBerry phones, will the same goes for PlayBook? Share your opinions below.
By Pradeep Kumar
CEO and Founder of Slashsquare, Indian Blog Network and Web Consulting Media. HBB is a part of Slashsquare Network. I'm a Tech Blogger, Striving Entrepreneur, Atheist, and Proud Indian. Catch me on Facebook and Twitter.
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Phone Geeks
Blackberry Playbook tablet faced an uphill battle on the way to store shelves. Hardly an iPad Killer and not even close to Samsung Galaxy Tab. Analysts reported that Apple iPad market share in 2011 will remain over 65%.
Sandeep Soni
I think this tab can lead the market due to its HD camera quality, good processing speed and HDMI Output.
Jasmine
Blackberry Playbook looks really sleek and cool. But will it really kill iPad? I doubt so…
Praveen Rajarao
Blackberry Playbook is getting popular, but I think it is no match for the iPAD2. And also with Apple, you can be sure you will get a new version of the iPad every year. Apple's Marketing Research beats everyone.
Jojo
I just had a look at the memory; whooping 1GB. But, what’s the price? It comes in a price range of 600-700$, it’s worth buying. Otherwise a laptop would be preferable i guess.
wordgeist
This tablet looks cool I wonder how much it cost
Namit Gupta
This tablet will surely be loved by the people as it is coming with goodwill of Blackberry. It also has a nice look. When is its launch scheduled?
Luis
I would like to play it this tablet and see the difference with the iPad
Suhasini
Wow good to see this, Blackberry is certainly going to give a tough time to Apple now.
Harriet
It looks great but do you really think it will be an iPad killer? The iPad/iPod brand is very strong, I don’t think it can be toppled that easily!
icechen1
As much I would like it to be a iPad-killer, I doubt it will ever be one.
A iPad competitor? Maybe.
A iPad killer? Probably not.
Slava
It looks promising, but why do every manufacturer insists on making it’s own OS? Why can’t the use Android or Linux (if they are worried about big G.) for crying out loud?
S.Pradeep Kumar
That’s a cute question Slava, if the manufacturer is in-charge of both the OS and the hardware, then things can come out well. It’s my simple opinion! 🙂
Mandeep
I’m not a fan of blackberry.But, I might have to check this out. I’m sure one of my friends will have it soon enough.
Free iPad Gear
The only thing i find interesting about RIMs tablet is the fact that it’s running a new-ish operating system. Not, iOS, not linux, not Windows XP/vista/7. It seems like RIM is aiming this at the business world as they have with BB phones. I guess we’ll see how things go this holiday season.
Ajith Edassery
Even otherwise, iPad will die anyhow. Without a multi tasking O/S and Flash support who will buy it. At the moment those who bought iPad are those who want to show off 🙂 It can never be as successful as iPhone, iPod brands from Apple.
As for BB playbook, one needs to wait and watch how great is their new OS that came via acquisition. Android, according to me, is still the future of tablets/smartphone.
Crazyguns
Do agree with you Ajith. Flash support is something that is missing in it. Hope they introduce it. And yes Android is the future.
Ipod Touch 4G
blackberry made a smart move , but again this is carrier locked 🙁
techperk
I am a blackberry boy 🙂
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Sandeep Singh
looks really cool !! hope its good