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.
730100307
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
Abstract: Oddly enough, the PlayBook is pretty different from a BlackBerry phone, so there is some learning involved even for dedicated BlackBerry fans. Thankfully, the interface is a good one. The device is not exceptionally...
1 GHz dual-core processor, BlackBerry Tablet OS with multitasking capabilities, Upcoming support for Java and Android apps, Full WebKit browser
No microSD slot, Missing dedicated PIM apps, Small Power button
The tablet market is booming, with new product introductions occurring on a regular basis. Although there are still more tablets announced than are actually shipping right now, quite a few new models will hit the market soon. For now, the PlayBook is amon...
Abstract: Sascha joined me in the studio last night for a full-on 3.5hr marathon testing and discussion session with 10 different tablets. The iPad2, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Acer Iconia Tab A500, HTC Flyer, Blackberry Playbook and Samsung Galaxy Tab were the focu...
Great at multitasking, with an intuitive, gorgeous-looking display, it’s also dinky enough to fit comfortably into any average size bag...
The BlackBerry App World is lacking in apps when compared to Apple and Android’s offerings. The fact you can only get online via Wi-Fi may put off someLook and Feel...
RIM’s first tablet device is a joy to use with innovative navigating controls, a fluid and vibrant display, and butter smooth performance. If more apps become available, its star will only become brighter ...
Abstract: I managed to get a few hours hands on with the Blackberry Playbook [ tracking page ] today. First impression out of the box was: Wow, it's tiny.Laptopmag has done a comprehensive review of the device and they are pretty much on the money with their asses...
Published: 2011-05-11, Author: Abdullah , review by: wccftech.com
The Blackberry Playbook might not be an iPad 2 or the Samsung Galaxy tab in terms of aesthetics and even UI. It is most certainly a solid offering by RIM with excellent hardware and a very intuitively designed OS. It will attract the right crowd (read cor...
Abstract: One PlayBook review not good enough or too long? Excelllent! We've got a condensed, no-nonsense PlayBook review just for you. Hop past the break… The BlackBerry PlayBook is the newest device by RIM to compete with rival Apple's iPad. It comes equipped wi...
