The BlackBerry 'PlayBook' Tablet: Summary of Stories

RIM introduces PlayBook -- the BlackBerry tablet (via Engadget)


The BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet: 10 Things You Need to Know (via Gizmodo)


Ultimate Tablet Showdown: iPad vs. PlayBook vs. Galaxy Tab vs. Slate (via Gizmodo)


So, what can I say about The Blackberry Playbook?
Here's a quick list of my opinions on this new RIM gadget.

1. And everyone was making fun of the name of the iPad, PlayBook sounds even worse. Just saying.
2. RIM has finally brought the goods. Their attempt of actually creating a phone that can compete with the iPhone 4, The Blackberry Torch, failed miserably in that it couldn't even compete (hardware and software wise) to the iPhone 3GS. Just because they updated to a webkit browser, finally, doesn't make the Blackberry OS better. I am really impressed with what RIM is showing off as their new OS. IT looks absolutely amazing. The question is, will it really deliver?
3.  Price? The 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab does not have a set price in the U.S., but outside, it has a MUCH higher prices than the iPad. The question is, can the price compete? $499 sounds like it should be no problem, but we'll have to wait and see.
4. Battery Life. Say what you want about the iPad, but there's one thing you can't argue with and that is its battery life. The iPad battery life, according to tech reporters and blogs, lasts an average of 12 hours. 2 more hours than Apple has said on its site. This seems like the biggest issue that this Blackberry Tablet will have for three reasons:
1. 1 GHz Dual Core ARM Processor, 1 GB RAM, and Flash (need I say more).
2. Screen resolution is higher than the Galaxy Tab (same size screen), so I'm guessing the screen is a little bit better, but that also means battery life will wane ever so slightly more.
3. Since it is MUCH smaller AND thinner than the iPad, the battery in this won't even be that big.

Again, these are just predictions. I could be wrong, but I don't think so.


However, at the end of the day, RIM finally brought an amazing concept (it's not a product until there is a price, firm release date, and real review units) that is making everyone talk about them for the better, and that hasn't happened to them in a long time. I hope you are all excited about this as I am.


Bring it on!

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