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BlackBerry PlayBook

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User ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • The cameras make remarkably good pictures
  • Scrolling and infinite two finger zooming is easy and clicks are accurate
  • volume is remarkable for a small tablet

Cons

  • only distributed over the official market
  • light sensor automatically dims the screen in darker surroundings
  • there is no microphone option for speaking a Web URL

Key specs

  • 1 GB
  • LCD
  • 7 in
  • 1024, 600 px
  • 170 ppi
  • 3 Mpx
  • yes

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BlackBerry PlayBook - Pros & Cons

BlackBerry PlayBook

Pros

  • The cameras make remarkably good pictures
  • Scrolling and infinite two finger zooming is easy and clicks are accurate
  • volume is remarkable for a small tablet
  • The nevertheless good battery life speaks for the PlayBook
  • The touchscreen is silky smooth and really built for a touchscreen experience
  • bright
  • colours looked rich and images were sharp
  • excellent display and simple frame surrounding
  • the PlayBook felt solid and easy to use
  • The camera app is very easy to use and has a clean interface
  • Swiping works smoothly and moving from one opened app to another is

Cons

  • only distributed over the official market
  • light sensor automatically dims the screen in darker surroundings
  • there is no microphone option for speaking a Web URL
  • the tablet lacks an SD or micro SD slot
  • missing apps aren't a problem
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  • RIM can ramp up its app offerings
  • slick touch screen measures 7 inches diagonally
  • price is quite hefty
  • The screen is too small to comfortably read in portrait mode
  • not ready

BlackBerry PlayBook - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
1 GHz
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IconPixel density
170 ppi
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Pixel density: 431 ppi
IconScreen size
7 in
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BlackBerry PlayBook - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technologyLCD
Screen size7.0 in
Resolution1024 x 600 px
Pixel density170.0 ppi
Touchscreenyes
Additional display supportyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Memory card supportedNo Expansion Slot
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Camera
Rear camerayes
Front camerayes
Rear resolution3.0 Mpx
Front resolution5.0 Mpx
Video resolution1080p
Autofocusyes
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
4Gyes
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Power
Battery typeLi-Po
Battery capacity5300.0 mAh
Battery life10.0 h
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Dimensions
Height5.1 in
Width7.6 in
Depth0.4 in
Weight14.99 oz
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Technical details
RAM memory1 GB
CPU Frequency1.0 GHz
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Sensors
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Digital compassyes
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Connectivity
Type of USBMicro-USB
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.1
Headphone connection3.5mm

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BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry - Editorial Reviews (25)

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BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook Review
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Published: 05.01.2011
BlackBerry PlayBook Review

** Check Out CrackBerry's Updated Official BlackBerry PlayBook Review ** A Hands-On Pre-Release Review of the BlackBerry PlayBook I've FINALLY gone hands-on with the BlackBerry PlayBook and thus it's time for me to report back with my initial review and impressions of Research In Motion's first tablet device featuring the all-new QNX-based BlackBerry Tablet OS. The time I had to...

BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook Full Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 19.04.2011
BlackBerry PlayBook Full Review
BlackBerry PlayBook Review BlackBerry Playbook WiFi 16GB Tablet/MID
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Notebookcheck
Published: 03.12.2011
Review BlackBerry Playbook WiFi 16GB Tablet/MID
4.4

Detailed review of the BlackBerry Playbook WiFi 16GB (OMAP 4430, ARM Cortex A9, 7", 0.4 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook
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CNET
Published: 28.09.2012
BlackBerry PlayBook

BlackBerry PlayBook

BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook Review
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www.the-ebook-reader.com
BlackBerry PlayBook Review
BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook Review
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SlashGear
Published: 19.04.2011
BlackBerry PlayBook Review

Until today, the consumer tablet market has been defined by the battle between iPad and Android. Apple's best-selling slate has set expectations for mobile utility…

BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.07.2012
BlackBerry PlayBook review
3.5

Multi-tasking powerhouse still needs an interface boost

BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 09.05.2011
BlackBerry PlayBook review | IT PRO
3.0

RIM is taking on the tablet market with its enterprise-focused PlayBook, but just how could it transform your business? We take a look in our extensive review.

BlackBerry PlayBook Home review
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whathifi
Published: 30.08.2011
Home review
4.0

This tablet is a fine addition to the BlackBerry family and should win over new and old fans alike

BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook Review
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CrackBerry
Published: 13.04.2011
BlackBerry PlayBook Review

CrackBerry.com's Review of the BlackBerry PlayBook - the first BlackBerry tablet from Research In Motion!

BlackBerry PlayBook The BlackBerry PlayBook Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 14.04.2011
The BlackBerry PlayBook Review
BlackBerry PlayBook Review: RIM BlackBerry PlayBook: welcome to Soviet App Store!
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the Guardian
Published: 16.06.2011
Review: RIM BlackBerry PlayBook: welcome to Soviet App Store!

Charles Arthur: RIM's tablet offering is adequate, but being able to play Flash video, having a gestural interface and connecting to BlackBerry devices doesn't make up for a woeful lack of apps

BlackBerry PlayBook RIM BlackBerry PlayBook review
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Alphr
Published: 19.04.2012
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook review
5.0

With all the fuss surrounding the launch of the iPad 2 and Android 3-based tablets of late, you’d be forgiven for thinking there were no other platforms in the tablet market. This is far more than a two-

BlackBerry PlayBook RIM BlackBerry PlayBook: A Promising Tablet, but With Many Rough Edges
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Published: 13.04.2011
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook: A Promising Tablet, but With Many Rough Edges
3.0

This svelte tablet hits the right notes in many areas, but it stumbles on some basics, and some core features aren’t ready yet.

BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Review
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TechSpot
Published: 28.04.2011
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Review

The BlackBerry PlayBook is RIM's entry into the burgeoning tablet market that is currently dominated by Apple. It faces a stiff competition from the iPad and the...

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