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.
(73%)
307 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(71%)
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
Fast dualcore processor, Bright screen, Affordable, True Multitasking
Few applications, Clunky interface, No SIM support
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. ...
Looks, Build Quality, Speedy operation, Camera, Battery life
No 3G, No expandable memory slot
Since the day of its launch, the device has faced many controversies. People are also waiting for the 3G version of it. But nonetheless, the original PlayBook displays all characteristics of a perfect business man's tool. The BlackBerry Bridge for data an...
PlayBook is the first attempt from RIM and though it boasts excellent multi-tasking capability, it surely lacks a direct Blackberry email configuration support. Also a major gripe as of now with Blackberry is the number of Apps for the PlayBook. Hopefully...
Excellent multitasking, Brilliant display, Flash and Adobe AIR support
Limited number of apps, Biased towards BlackBerry smartphone users, Poor implementation of the power/sleep button
Right now, the BlackBerry PlayBook is ideal for a BlackBerry smartphone user looking to purchase a tablet. This is mainly due to the BlackBerry Bridge sync option. However, even then I would advise potential buyers to wait it out till there is a respec...
Abstract: The new tablet from Blackberry, the Playbook is a lot like Samsung Galaxy Tab and is priced in the same range as well. Coming right after the iPad2, Playbook has an edge over the former with superior cameras, but is pitted by the Apple tablet for its s...
Abstract: Once an industry darling, Research in Motion (RIM), the company that makes BlackBerry devices, has lately been navigating stormy seas. RIM’s market share has fallen in key markets like the US thanks to smartphones powered by a visibly aging OS and ...
Abstract: This isn't the first foray into touchscreen territory for messenger mogul BlackBerry , but it is still best known for its QWERTY email phones over finger-friendly devices. Undeterred, RIM has now delivered its first ever tablet, the 7in PlayBook .Initial ...
Abstract: Research In Motion has recently announced the launch of its debut tablet device the BlackBerry BlackBerry PlayBook. This device is eagerly awaited worldwide ever since it was announced and it is expected to arrive soon in the Indian market as well.The Pla...
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Published: 2011-04-14, Author: Donald , review by: asia.cnet.com
Fast, powerful 7-inch tablet with HDMI output; advanced multitasking and security; browser that integrates Adobe Flash 10.2.
The 7-inch screen cramps the powerful browser; wake button is almost impossible to push; some major features only available when pairing a BlackBerry phone.
The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features. ...
