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
Published: 2011-04-13, Author: Jonathan , review by: bgr.in
The PlayBook is a very solid product, from the hardware to brand new operating system, I love where RIM is going.The company is entering a brand new space, and I can't wait to see future versions of the PlayBook and even smartphones that will eventually (...
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)....
Better Late than NeverEven though the BlackBerry PlayBook arrived late in the tablet scene, it has a bag of tricks such as the QNX OS to impress us. Despite some shortcomings, we feel that it is a good first attempt by RIM to enter the competitive tablet...
I have to hand it to RIM - the interface of the PlayBook is easy to understand and navigating around in it is very intuitive with its flicks and swipes. Business users should also find the robust operating system and security that's inherent in all RI...
Flash sometimes slows down the performance; lack of email native application for now; some small issues need to be fixed.
I have to hand it to RIM - the interface of the PlayBook is easy to understand and navigating around in it is very intuitive with its flicks and swipes. Business users should also find the robust operating system and security that's inherent in all R...
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Published: 2011-04-17, Author: Vernon , review by: vernonchan.com
The PlayBook isn't for everyone. It's a niche product and it's obvious RIM is targeting the 41 million (appended) BlackBerry users out there. The PlayBook is available for pre-order in the US and is expected to go on sale soon. No official announcement on...
Published: 2011-04-17, Author: Vernon , review by: vernonchan.com
Abstract: Announced last September, Research in Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook is the smartphone maker's foray into the increasingly crowded tablet market, currently dominated by the Apple iPad. The media and bloggers were treated to a first-hand preview at a m...
Abstract: That's right ladies and gents, Malaysia will be one of the very few countries outside of the US that's getting some PlayBook playtime — albeit by invitation only — ahead of the devices' official launch which, we presume, is sometime around May/June (thoug...
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)....
