RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook has had the first update to its operating system almost a year after its launch. While OS 2 isn't a revolution for tablets, it at least gives the PlayBook a fighting chance against the marauding hordes from Apple and Android .

Native email client; sharp 7-inch screen; pocketable size; gesture controls; 5-megapixel camera and decent 3-megapixel front-facing camera; HDMI port; HD video recording

Still not many apps; no BBM; limited Android app support

Every tablet with a new OS needs to start somewhere, and the newness of QNX naturally means there aren't as many apps available. But it's not the barren wasteland we were expecting.

With its business focus, RIM could well be onto a tablet winner with the Blackberry Playbook -- bring on the apps.

- Blackberry Playbook ( 64 GB): Not Android, but rumor says they might make it Android compatible. I love the fact I don't have to purchase another Service package, I can use my current blackberry package and bridge it. True Roaming Internet ^^ Finally received it and I am Very Happy!

This review intends to inform the readers about the features and specifications of Blackberry Playbook tablet. The tablet has been designed to suit the environment of the user and while it is surely no competition to Apple iPad in any manner, Playbook's extremely impressive performance on various...

Offers HD video playback of 1080p; Dual-core 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

Does not have too many apps; Does not support 3G; Has no memory extension facility

Going through the BlackBerry PlayBook Review, one can understand that BB has lived up to the expectation of offering the consumers with an advanced and latest tablet PC. Light, stylish and powerful, PlayBook makes a good choice for tech-freak generation.

RIM's much-maligned tablet computer, the BlackBerry PlayBook, is finally a viable choice, thanks to its heavily revised OS and a massive price drop. The PlayBook's user interface is beautiful, graceful, and operates with a simplicity that rivals that of the Apple iPad 2 and bests current Android...

Sharp, beautiful screen; Top-notch browser with full Flash video support; Wirelessly transfers files to and from computers on same network

Far fewer third-party apps than the iPad, and the ones that exist aren't nearly as compelling; Doesn't sync with BES or support BlackBerry Messenger

The BlackBerry PlayBook is a neat, compact and capable tablet. We like it, but sadly that isn't enough, as the lack of apps severely lets it down. Without apps, you'll often find yourself wondering what to do with this tablet – a problem you'd never have with the iPad 2.

One of the things we love about the BlackBerry PlayBook is the fact that it's among the smaller tablets, with the 7-inch screen making it portable enough to take wherever you go; The compact screen also leads to a light weight, with the 425g body easily light enough to hold comfortably in one hand...

The biggest problem with the BlackBerry PlayBook is a lack of apps; The Apple iPad 2, RIM's biggest rival, features loads of apps specifically designed for the tablet form factor, and the PlayBook really struggles to compete without them

blackberry playbook is a very outdated type of tablet that is avaiable in the market the operation system is also a cery outdated one the android version of the same is much awaited the screen resolution and the screen capacity very impressive the price range is also very decent overall a moderate...

The Tab is simply good and once you hold it in your hand , you get the feel of having Blackberry Tab, which is truly good..! I am a blackberry fan and therefore would request them to add more apps and games option for free. Most of the apps and games are available on paid basis.

Battery Life; Operating System; Screen; Web Browsing; WiFi

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