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www.whathifi.com‘s review Edit

Plenty on offer, but this will come into its own for BlackBerry users
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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit

The BlackBerry PlayBook looks like an alien at first glance. While Android is becoming very fashionable at the moment and the apps for it are emerging fast, RIM's tablet is on the shelves with the proprietary operating system, BlackBerry Tablet OS 1.0. The PlayBook's strengths are revealed when the user is open for the operating concept and the details of the BlackBerry Tablet OS. The manufacturer hasn't promised too much here. Sensitive edges make the Home and Back button unnecessary and we can switch among opened apps with a swipe of a finger. Android needs two steps and "built-in" buttons for this. The cursor tags allow a more accurate change in text than we know it from Android.
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Published on:
Dec 03, 2011
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reghardware‘s review Edit

The operating system is deeply attractive and easy to use – arguably better than Android though in need of more apps, of course. RIM’s main customers are business users and some may find it too frivolous to be worthwhile. But if you want a tablet that offers strong leisure features like games, browsing and video playback plus uncompromising security, the PlayBook suggests that the future of tablet computing may not be limited to a two-horse race after all.
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Published on:
May 16, 2011
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www.pcper.com‘s review Edit

BlackBerry’s PlayBook is an unusual entry into the tablet market. Its matte plastic and blocky design makes it clear this tablet isn’t designed to compete with others on by wowing consumers with its must-have aesthetics. That would be fine – preferable, even – if the device had other strengths that made it superior to the competition. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The internal hardware is absolutely par for the course, so it isn’t able to stand out from the crowd because of what’s inside. Packing a dual-core processor with a decent GPU and a LCD is what everyone serious about their tablet does, and Apple’s iPad 2 continues to be the leader, thanks to a brilliant display and shockingly quick graphics solution.
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Jul 15, 2011
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TheVerge‘s review Edit

Let me say first and foremost that the PlayBook is a really solid device with a handsome and clean industrial design, a hefty set of specs, and a new operating system that shows tons of promise. RIM has absolutely delivered in many areas here, proving that as a company it can do a lot more than just utilitarian smartphones. The value of the acquisitions of both QNX and TAT are clearly represented in this product, and it’s clear that this is just the beginning of long relationships between these companies. Relationships that can obviously yield great results. Additionally, the PlayBook is priced right — at $499 for the 16GB version (and $100 with each additional 16GB), it’s definitely in the ballpark.
6.1 Rated at:

Published on:
Mar 13, 2011
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www.computeractive.co.uk‘s review Edit

The Blackberry Playbook is in some ways a great tablet computer. It is fast, responsive and has a great screen. The web browser is good and its size means it good for popping in a bag to use while out and about. However, the absence of apps and email are big problems, as is the relatively high price.
6.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Oct 06, 2011
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expertreviews‘s review Edit

A fast and long-lasting 7in tablet, the PlayBook's connection to BlackBerry phones make it a must-have for existing users, and its Android app support widens its appeal further.
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Published on:
Aug 14, 2011
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HotHardware‘s review Edit

All in all, our feelings towards the PlayBook are positive. We're anxious to see what RIM has in store for the aforementioned promised apps that are sure to add additional functionality to the tablet. Since larger tablets are quite popular these days, we're also hoping that RIM will release a larger PlayBook at some point in the future.
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Published on:
May 23, 2011
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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit

The BlackBerry PlayBook is a superb piece of hardware with a great screen, powerful speakers, smart design, and feature packed innards. And were the software up to scratch it could easily be one of our top choice tablets. However, even though we know updates are imminent, as it stands this tablet lacks app support, is too unstable, has variable performance, and is too reliant on being paired to a BlackBerry phone. Check back in a couple of months, though, and we could well have a winner on our hands.
6.0 Rated at:

Published on:
May 20, 2011
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ubergizmo‘s review Edit

I love the Playbook interface, the device elegant form factor, the great display, the compact size and the performance. However, the lack of exchange support and the absence of native email, calendar and contact apps is an adoption roadblock for non-BlackBerry users. Messaging and emailing is one of the regular activities that almost everyone performs on a tablet. RIM has a short window of opportunity to make its offering better, and they are probably working hard on it. The Playbook hardware deserves it.
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May 02, 2011
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tabletpcreview‘s review Edit

RIM has done a decent job of sprinkling just enough enterprise goodies to make the PlayBook appealing for business users, and once the email client and other needed apps ship, it will be appealing for everyday users as well.
7.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Apr 18, 2011
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TechSpot‘s review Edit

As we have seen throughout this review, the BlackBerry PlayBook offers a lot to like, and a lot to hope for. The user experience is solid, it can be a joy to use, and we rarely found issues with crashing or instability. For now, we are going to put this in the wait-and-see category. The experience of the PlayBook could change drastically with a few additions, so hopefully RIM will speed up the development of those missing pieces and get them to market right away. The question is, can RIM afford to be in the waiting pile, and how long will it linger there?
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Apr 28, 2011
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PC Pro‘s review Edit

Coupled with its fabulous screen, superb new UI and performance, and a compact, lightweight form factor, that means the PlayBook has serious potential. The messaging and BlackBerry Bridge worked well on the Wi-Fi version we had to test, and its corporate credentials mean it will certainly be very popular among the pinstriped types. That business focus means it won’t appeal to everyone, but if its price mirrors the reasonable US tag (nothing official has been announced for the UK just yet) and the 3G version doesn’t take too long to arrive, we see no reason why it can’t challenge the best tablets on the market.
8.0 Rated at:

Published on:
May 05, 2011
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computershopper‘s review Edit

The PlayBook is a standout tablet with lots to offer on the hardware side, but you’re better off waiting for more software updates before diving in.
7.0 Rated at:

Published on:
May 05, 2011
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AnandTech‘s review Edit

There's a lot to like about the PlayBook, but unless you're an existing BlackBerry user you're better off waiting to see where RIM takes this thing.
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Apr 13, 2011
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MacNN‘s review Edit

We wanted to like the BlackBerry PlayBook, and in some ways, we still do. The hardware is designed with a love and attention that's still rare in tablets from beyond Cupertino. It's genuinely unique. And while we think HP would like to have a word with RIM on originality, it's still true that BlackBerry Tablet OS is a solid nugget of a good idea that deserves to go far. BlackBerry phone die-hards may also be willing to jump in at this stage.
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Published on:
Apr 24, 2011
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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit

It might all work out in the end. For now, the PlayBook is a faint glimmer of things to come.


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Apr 26, 2011
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SlashGear‘s review Edit

Make no mistake, the BlackBerry PlayBook has plenty of potential. The hardware is fast, the design soberly striking (annoying power button notwithstanding) and the QNX OS pulls many of the best aspects from rival platforms into a stable, generally well thought out environment. With the right BlackBerry handset to pair it with (and assuming you’re not with AT&T, at least at the moment) the unusual Bridge system works surprisingly well.
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Published on:
Apr 19, 2011
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Phone Arena‘s review Edit

First and foremost, we need to commend RIM for crafting such a premium tablet while retaining that oh so firm pricing structure that’s increasingly appearing to be the golden mark at this point. Picking it up, there’s no arguing that RIM placed a lot of love in manufacturing this 7” tablet from the ground up – and it shows in nearly all aspects of its construction. Fairly compact and mobile, it’s almost nearly unimaginable to expect any good specs with this one, but impressively enough, there is just simply a treasure trove of high-end hardware to make you fully appreciate its muscle power.
7.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Apr 18, 2011
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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit

The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features.
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Published on:
Apr 13, 2011
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Gizmodo‘s review Edit

In a lot of ways, the PlayBook is more polished and usable in its beta state than the Motorola Xoom, and it's straight-up the best seven-inch tablet out there (though in the tango between between portability and size, I think 10 inches is still the best).
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Apr 13, 2011
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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit

The BlackBerry PlayBook is a powerful and good-looking tablet, but buggy software and the need to tether a phone to get BlackBerry e-mail and other key apps hold it back.
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Published on:
Apr 13, 2011
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PC Advisor‘s review Edit

It's too early to give the definitive verdict on the BlackBerry PlayBook, but it's definitely a device to watch. With it's full web-browsing experience, seemless server-side and local integration with BlackBerry smartphones, multitasking and HD video playback, it could well be the one device your workforce needs. We'll update this review with a more detailed review when we have more tim with the BlackBerry PlayBook.
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Feb 15, 2011
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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit

Overall though, if BlackBerry can iron out the few glitches we encountered it looks at the very least to to have created a very competent device. If it can then get developers on board creating lots of apps for it, and the company can tap into its corporate smartphone market, it could have a real winner on its hand. If not, it does seem likely that android based competition will make things difficult for the PlayBook.
n/a Not rated

Published on:
Jan 08, 2011
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