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.
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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
Published: 2011-05-12, Author: Jonathan , review by: channelpro.co.uk
Abstract: This superb tablet won’t be for everyone, but if the UK price is right, RIM could well be onto a winner With all the fuss surrounding the launch of the iPad 2 and Android 3-based tablets of late, you’d be forgiven for thinking there were no other platf...
No apps, currently no email, no calendar, no contacts
Ultimately, it’s early days for the PlayBook, if RIM can live up to their promises this is one tablet that could be the main set for businesses everywhere...
RIM has done a good job of designing a tablet aimed at a very particular type of business user, specifically its existing, security-conscious Blackberry smartphone owning customers.Businesses with an existing BlackBerry IT policy, rather than one that ...
It's too early to give the definitive verdict on the BlackBerry PlayBook, but it's definitely a device to watch. With it's full web-browsing experience, seemless server-side and local integration with BlackBerry smartphones, multitasking and HD video ...
Top notch security, Splendid screen, Strong snapper
Bulky build, High price tag, Patchy Performance
The BlackBerry Priv is a very accomplished Android smartphone, and we're rather fond of it. It's got a great screen, a decent camera and the added security features will put many minds at ease.It's not all plain sailing though, as the Priv does fall down...
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Published: 2015-05-18, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
Abstract: CHECK THE PART 1 OF THIS ARTICLEIn the first part of our best cheap tablets we took a look at the Nexus 7. Even though there are a lot of great tablets for this budget, none seemed to be on par with the Nexus 7, until now. Enter the Tesco Hudl 2! For a...
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Published: 2012-11-29, Author: Jeff , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: Ease of Use, Performance: 1/5 Look & Feel: 5/5 Features 4/5 How much I enjoy 2/5Total: 3/5 StarsResearch In Motion or RIM as many have become fond of saying has released a new update in software to their PlayBook tablet and I have the fun task of reviewin...
