It’s been a few weeks since we’ve heard any rumors about Research in Motion’s upcoming BlackBerry Tablet, which may end up with the awkward name of “BlackPad.” So I guess we were about due for a series of rumors. First up, Fudzilla reports that its sources say the tablet will be announced in late November […]
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Rim’s BlackPad tablet may not actually run BlackBerry OS
You know, I just kind of assumed that the upcoming tablet by BlackBerry maker Research in Motion — which the company is reportedly calling a BlackPad — might actually, you know, run some version of the BlackBerry OS. But according to Bloomberg that’s not the case. Earlier this year RIM acquired a company called QNX […]
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BlackPad (BlackBerry Tablet) to run $499?
Just in case you had any doubts that Apple has set the tone for virtually every tablet-style device launched in 2010, there’s a rumor going around that the upcoming BlackBerry tablet will have a $499 price tag. That’s the same price as the base model of Apple’s iPad. Oh yeah, and the BlackBerry tablet will […]
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Research in Motion’s BlackPad tablet to launch in November?
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is expecting to launch its first BlackBerry tablet in November. And unfortunately Bloomberg reports that it really will be called the BlackPad, despite our best efforts to get the company to reconsider. According to Bloomberg, the tablet will have a 9.7 inch display, WiFi and Bluetooth, allowing you to connect […]
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RIM buys blackpad.com domain: worst tablet name ever?
Over the years, RIM has done its fair share of innovating and produced some pretty awesome devices. It’s no secret that they’re working on a tablet, and MobileCrunch is reporting that they’ve now purchased a domain to protect one device name which has been floating around the rumor mill for quite some time. Ready? It’s […]
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Rumor: BlackBerry tablet powered by a 1GHz Marvell CPU?
Research In Motion is expected to launch a BlackBerry tablet later this year or early next year. That much is pretty certain at this point. But we’ve been hearing rumors about what kind of specs the tablet will have for months, and until RIM actually gets around to announcing the device, I’m going to keep […]
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Will the BlackBerry Tablet have a slide-out keyboard?
We’ve been hearing rumors about a BlackBerry tablet for a few months now, without any actual confirmation from Research in Motion that the project is real. The latest rumor suggests that the tablet will have a touchscreen display and an on-screen virtual keyboard similar to the ones found on the Blackberry Storm, iPhone, and Android […]
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BlackBerry Tablet rumor: A companion device for a BlackBerry phone
We’ve been hearing rumors that Research in Motion is working on a tablet for a while now. But Boy Genius Report has the first details/rumors about how exactly you’re supposed to use the thing. If you were hoping for an oversized BlackBerry Storm which you could use as a standalone device, it sounds like you […]
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Would you buy a BlackBerry tablet?
There’s a rumor going around that the company behind the BlackBerry smartphone might be getting into the tablet game. The evidence is a bit weak at this point. All we know is that a few sources are claiming Research in Motion placed orders for 8.9 inch displays from a Taiwanese component maker. That could mean […]