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307 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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21 Reviews
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The editors liked
Fast dualcore processor
Bright screen
Affordable
True Multitasking
Excellent multitasking
Brilliant display
Flash and Adobe AIR support
Multitasking
Offers HD video playback of 1080p
Dualcore processor ensures speedy operation
The camera is exceptionally good
Has a great battery life
The design is simply splendid
Comes at a truly affordable price
Fast
Powerful 7-inch tablet with HDMI output
Advanced multitasking and security
Browser that integrates Adobe Flash 10.2.
Looks
Build Quality
Speedy operation
Camera
Battery life
Great Multitasking Prowess
Superior Video Playback
Excellent Browser
MiniHDMI Port
Good Battery Life
The editors didn't like
Few applications
Clunky interface
No SIM support
Limited number of apps
Biased towards BlackBerry smartphone users
Poor implementation of the power/sleep button
No native BlackBerry email support
Does not have too many apps
Does not support 3G
Has no memory extension facility
The 7-inch screen cramps the powerful browser
Wake button is almost impossible to push
Some major features only available when pairing a BlackBerry phone.
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. ...
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
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 shou...
Sexy design appeals to the Mies in you. Media is a joy with a brilliant display, great sound and an HDMI output. Two cameras: one on the front, a better one on the back. Supports tethering to BlackBerry phones. Comes with officeproductivity apps that can read and edit MS Office files. App multitasking is innovative and intuitive. Runs Flash, sorta,
RIM’s WebKitbased browser is about as stable as your bipolar uncle. No native email, calendar or contacts apps. App ecosystem is lacking. You’ll need to install a driver before you can connect it to your PC or Mac. Runs Flash, sorta.
The PlayBook is a very solid product, from the hardware to brand new operating system, I love where RIM is going.The company is entering a brand new space, and I can’t wait to see future versions of the PlayBook and even smartphones that will eventuall...
