Blackberry PlayBook

Although it’s launching first in Canada, the rumored 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has arrived. RIM announced the 7-inch (1024x600 resolution) slate, which is packing a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. Other specs include 4G connectivity, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi,...

Research in Motion has been developing a successor to the original Playbook tablet that will allow you to use it while on the go. They have built a new model that will give you full fledged data access via 4G and LTE. This is a boon for executives and people who travel lots and WIFI will simply not...

When the first PlayBook from RIM was announced a few years ago, it did look as though it was going to give the Apple iPad a run for its money, but unfortunately, the PlayBook all but sizzled and faded out from the scene. It was more from the lack of software support than anything else, never mind...

A new BlackBerry PlayBook has become official with some upgraded specs in tow. Design-wise, RIM's slate looks the same and is running on the same Playbook OS as usual. It does, however, add LTE connectivity, a new dual-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz (previously 1GHz). The first country to get...

Stimulant for sales success? In a bid to improve the flavour of its chunky 7in tablet and make it more tasty for punters, RIM has spiced up its PlayBook with a little 4G LTE sauce.…

Set to be released in Canada next week

After all the leaks and speculations, RIM has finally announced the release date for its BlackBerry PlayBook 4G tablet. The slate will be made available for purchase in Canada starting August 9, with other countries to follow in the near future. That's "only" 18 months after RIM unveiled the device...

RIM is finally releasing a 4G LTE PlayBook. The company announced today that it will debut in Canada next week and it will be available in the U.S. "in the coming months," which hopefully isn't code for "never." More »

“Later this year” has finally arrived … sort of. Research In Motion announced this morning that its 32 gigabyte, 4G LTE-equipped PlayBook tablet, running BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2 software, will be available through Canadian wireless providers on Aug. 9. No word from RIM on exact price — or on when...

We've been waiting for a long, long time for this — RIM has finally announced an official launch date for the LTE-capable BlackBerry PlayBook . It'll be available in Canada "on select carriers" this August 9th, one week from today. Unfortunately, there's no word on pricing or which carriers will be...