When Research in Motion first introduced its upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook, the tablet was tucked away behind glass, leading some conspiracy theorists to proclaim that the device didn’t actually exist (at least not yet). But now the company is starting to show off the device. This morning RIM posted a video comparing the web browsing experience […]
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BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to sell for under $500
When Research in Motion unveiled its BlackBerry tablet a few months ago, the company spelled out the technical specs, explained how the operating system would look, and described how the tablet could be paired with a BlackBerry smartphone to share data. The one thing nobody was talking about at the time was the price. Now […]
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RIM BlackPad tablet to ship in November?
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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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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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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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 […]
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RIM seeks patent for hybrid resistive, capacitive touchscreen
Research in Motion has filed for a patent for a touchscreen that combines the technology behind resistive and capacitive touchscreen displays. The scren would use a dual layer resistive panel, but the top layer will have a capacitive sensor. In other words, touch can be recognized both by the the motion of pushing the top […]