| Standing screen display size | 7 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 600 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1024 x 600 Pixels |
| Processor | 1 GHz ARM_Cortex_A_9 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Hard Drive | 16 GB SATA |
| Graphics Coprocessor | PowerVR SGX540 |
| Chipset Brand | Imagination Technologies |
| Card Description | SGX540 |
| Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 10 Hours |
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- BlackBerry Tablet Os, 1 GHz dual-core processor.
- It has 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB for storage.
- It has 7 inch multi-touch capacitive LCD screen, 1024 x 600-pixel resolution.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n).
- Supports all blackberry applications, will not work with android applications.
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The BlackBerry PlayBook delivers professional-grade, consumer-friendly experiences that redefine the possibilities of mobile computing. This ultra-portable tablet looks and feels great, measuring less than half an inch thick and weighing less than a pound. The micro USB port allows for an easy connection to your computer with memory of 16 Gb. It features a vivid 7-inch high-resolution display-WSVGAn display resolution (1024 x 600) that is highly-responsive with a fluid touch screen experience. It also offers industry leading performance, uncompromised web browsing with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1, true multitasking, HD multimedia, advanced security features, out-of-the-box enterprise support and a robust development environment.
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Size:16 GBTechnical Details
| Brand | BlackBerry |
|---|---|
| Series | PlayBook |
| Item model number | PRD-38548-007 |
| Hardware Platform | Blackberry |
| Operating System | BlackBerry Tablet OS |
| Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 2 x 9.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.5 x 2 x 9.5 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 5 MP |
| Processor Brand | ARM |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Flash Memory Size | 16 GB |
| Audio-out Ports (#) | 1 |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | Lithium_ion |
| Power Source | AC Adapter |
| Voltage | 230 Volts |
| Batteries | 12 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | Blind Man Sound |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B004UL34EY |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | June 27, 2017 |
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#4,212 in Computer Tablets |
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As compared to the others, the Playbook's screen holds up in terms of brightness, crispness of text and smoothness of media playback. Two front facing speakers provide the volume and high fidelity not found in the more expensive units. The QNX OS employs more touch commands and one has to be more aware of this at first but just a few days of constant use will make the user feel at ease as the experience is retained in memory.
One should experience the ability to record video at high definition, the screen is just the right size and brightness that allows the viewing of the scenes in real time. Playback is equally as impressive and video files can be easily exported as attachments to e-mail and sent via wi-fi.
Though not heavily advertized, the Playbook is capable of communicating in two different frequencies because of its built-in dual band wifi hardware. I was pleasantly surprised to find this out the first time the tablet was turned on for its initial setup. The newer 5ghz band is faster and ideal for media streaming from a wireless network server or storage.
Applications are still scarce but new ones are starting to appear and participation of new users could encourage the development and porting of additional softwares. However, it must be emphasized that the Playbook comes with a set of applications that makes the tablet useful as a productivity tool and with the addition of applications that provide gps navigation, internet access, wireless file management and media playback, the need for additional programs such as games and entertainment becomes secondary.
Pros:
Brilliantly crisp display
Smooth HD playback
GPS enabled navigation
5MP camera
Very intuitive QNX operating system
Great stereo sound from dual front facing speakers
Extremely light and portable
Nice video store with good movie prices/selection
Bluetooth capable
Wi-fi
Flash enabled Web browsing
Cost...only $150 for 64GB model
Plenty of accessories online
Excellent battery life... 8-10 hours
Decent charge cycle...2 to 3 hours
BlackBerry app world has what I need
Docs to go app for word and excel files
Excellent build quality...very solid construction
Fast USB connection to PC for file transfers
Looks, feels and functions like a business tool
I can watch TV with a $2.99 blackberry app
Cons:
Slow reboots...expect to wait a good 3 minutes to restart this tablet
No access to Google play or iTunes..however there are work arounds to convert media.
There will be no Playbook 2 as RIM couldn't compete with the Apple, Samsung or Google
Web browsing slower than IPAD most likely due to flash enabled browser on playbook
Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and glad I purchased this tablet from Amazon.
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Last year we bought a Playbook hoping that Blackberry would release their BBM 10 software. Well, they didn't but we are still using our Blackberry on a daily basis to surf the web and watch cartoons on Youtube.
This is our main use for the Playbook, and although there are games and apps, we haven't got enough time to spend playing whatever game is in fashion. My daughter, however, has got some nice apps to play and draw that can keep her busy.
We also use the Playbook as a PDF reader and now with the second one we will use it to video chat when away from the family for work. At least this is our hope, since sadly we didn't manage to do this with the Blackberry Z10, which I had to return.
All in all, for the price we paid, we are satisfied. It charges quickly with the fast charging docking station and I am sure that we don't use it to its full potential. We have a terrible computer at home and we haven't downloaded music or videos onto the Playbook yet.
I am sure that if we really needed Apps such as Skype or Whatsapp (or anything else that is in fashion these days) this would not be the tablet to buy, but these Apps can be installed on a smartphone very easily.
All in all, a good tablet for web browsing and media playing if the budget is tight.
Ok; its far from junk. Its nicely built, has a bright screen (great for showing off pictures & video) & a competent web-browser. I like the size and weight. BlackBerry Bridge is a useful feature if (like me) you're one of a seemingly dwindling band of BB users.
But there are some signficant problems. Its slow to boot up (90 seonds maybe, unless you leave in stand-by and that drains the battery quickly), its slow to charge (I leave it overnight), bettery life is poor if you are using Bluetooth (maybe only a couple of hours), I find the touchscreen is often unresponsive, and the browser sometines spontanioulsy shuts down (in fairness the OS2 upgrade seems to have improved that). And its just awkward to get things done (try mailing a photo or file to a contact - virtually impossible with OS1, clunky and slow with OS2, unless you connect to a PC, which at least you can do, but is hardly the point surely). BB Bridge freezes & I've had to reinstall 3 times (tough to do by the way - if you're interested, try to delete BB Bridge AND Bluetooth items on BOTH devises & start install from stratch). I watch streamed videos on my iPhone, but they won't play on the Playbook on the same WiFi.
You get the picture... but the point is that iPad users I know report none of the above proplems.... To be clear, I'm Apple agnostic, but I'm just left wondering if RMI have put anywhere near enough development into the Playbook, or have just lost interest.
So I bought it becaue I'm a BB user and wanted a reasonably cheap tablet to find out if I would get use out if it. I do. And it somewhat pains me to say it, but my next one will be an iPad.
Cons - very few decent apps and most of those are way too expensive, android apps have to be sideloaded - fiddly and time consuming, RIM constantly promising upgrade to BB10 at some point in the future but it never seems to happen and now never will(see next paragraph).
This could and should have been almost a significant a tablet as the ipad but has been constantly let down by appalling planning and support from RIM. It's such a pity because there is a lot to like about the Playbook and even 2 years after it's launch it still performs almost as well as many newer and more expensive tablets. If only the OS could be properly upgraded. Sadly RIM have now decided NOT to upgrade the OS to BB10 and have therefore totally let down very many Playbook owners.
Paraphrasing the the words of my old headmaster - "with a little more effort RIM could do so much better"!
I have just added a fourth star, as I get used to it sideloading becomes easier. NO chance of a 5th star since RIM have reneged on their promises to upgrade to BB10.
Battery great, high quality, and out of the box it works extremely well for the basics. Try to get it to do more than this and you will be disappointed (even with sideloading Android apps - which are very flaky when you try to run them... Kindle being an example - it's made me buy a Kindle because it was so rubbish!)





















