Testseek.co.uk have collected 307 expert reviews of the BlackBerry PlayBook 7 inch and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for BlackBerry PlayBook 7 inch.
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307 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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21 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Speedy multitasking
Excellent Flash video playback in the browser
Smooth
Intuitive user interface
Welldesigned music store
1080p HD video playback
Fast dual-core processor
HDMI mirroring
Secure email
Bright
Responsive screen
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 for long periods of time. Despite having a compact screen
The BlackBerry PlayBook goes one better t
Excellent screen
Slick operating system
Fast in use
Excellent multitasking
Intuitive
Vibrant screen
It's also small enough to fit easily into your average bag
Screen
Size
Speed
Performance
Small form factor
Enterprise security
Good quality screen
Well put together
Clean interface
Fine browser
Good screen for video
Very good screen
Excellent design and finish
Compact and easily portable
BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0 is original
New and very fast
Good battery life / Good email system
Pleasant
Highquality web browsing (with Flash) / Good
Clear audio
Top notch security
Splendid screen
Strong snapper
The editors didn't like
Must be connected to a BlackBerry phone for many key features to work
Video calling only works between PlayBooks
Fewer available apps than on competing platforms
Hardly any worthwhile apps
Confusing bridge to phone
No email client
Smaller screen
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.
Expensive
No email
Not many apps available
There's a lack of apps at BlackBerry App World compared with the likes of Apple and Android's app stores. The WiFionly net connection may deter some
No apps
Currently no email
No calendar
No contacts
Small form factor
Poor application support
No mail app
Expensive for smaller size
Performance can be beaten
BlackBerry Bridge still required for access to BlackBerry Messenger
Great software, multitasking and slick UI, Excellent performance, Comfortable size for travelling and commuting
No native calendar, e-mail or contacts apps (yet), Limited selection of apps in App World, Not much appeal for non-BlackBerry users
The BlackBerry PlayBook has a refreshing interface and excellent multitasking, but its lack of apps -- both default and through BlackBerry App World -- means it offers little incentive for non-BlackBerry smartphone owners. With future software updates and...
Abstract: Technology columnists for its limited number of applications, lack of built-in email and inability to connect to mobile-phone networks - issues that won't be remedied until new software and further editions of the device are introduced later this ye...
Abstract: The PlayBook, which hits North American retailers on Tuesday, so far offers that secure service only in tandem with a BlackBerry. RIM says secure email and other key services will come later, not at launch."I got the strong impression RIM is scrambling to...
Published: 2011-04-14, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com.au
RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook is a fast, powerful 7-inch tablet with HDMI output, advanced multitasking and security, and a browser that integrates Adobe Flash 10.2 for a desktop-style Web experience
The 7-inch screen cramps the powerful browser; the wake button is difficult to push; and app selection trails the competition
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: 2011-07-07, Author: Zara , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: #3 in our 2011 Tablet Countdown.Disclaimer time: This model is not yet available in New Zealand, except via parallel import. We picked this one up at BlackBerry World, which Zara Baxter attended as a guest of Research in Motion.Blackberry's PlayBook ha...
Easy to use, excellent multi-tasking, great video playing abilities
Have to use Bridge to connect to BB services, email integration lacking, apps lacking
Despite all its shortcomings (lack of apps, proper support for Facebook and Twitter, having to use Bridge to connect your BlackBerry services) we really enjoyed our time with the PlayBook. Much more so than on any of their smartphones and a number of ...
Offers HD video playback of 1080p, Dualcore 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
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 e...
