iPad 2 launch puts squeeze on PlayBook

Financial Post - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
Customers waiting in line outside an Apple store in New York. How can these people afford an iPad 2 if they're lining up in the rain instead of, say, working? While the tech world continues to wait for Waterloo's Research in Motion Ltd. to hurry up and ...

RIM: Hybrid QNX BlackBerries This Summer, Says Jefferies

Barron's (blog) - Tiernan Ray - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek this morning reiterated a Buy recommendation on shares of Research in Motion (RIMM) and an $80 price target, arguing that “bears are wrong” in projecting a long pathway from the current BlackBerry ...

BlackBerry PlayBook is FCC approved; in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB

ZDNet (blog) - Zack Whittaker - ‎Mar 10, 2011‎
The BlackBerry PlayBook has been approved by the FCC, and the Wi-Fi model will ship in three different versions: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB sizes, same as the iPad and iPad 2. Zack Whittaker is a British student ...

Blackberry PlayBook with Video-Chat feature may hit on April 10

Gadgets Reviews - Kusum Pugalia - 12 Mar, 2011
RIM, the makers of BlackBerry that recently announced the release of BlackBerry PlayBook tablet unveils the inclusion of video-chat feature in its new offering. The vice president of RIM, David Heit revealed the ...

Canada Born RIM Launching 7-inch BlackBerry Tablet In Own Backyard On April 10th?

Tablets Planet - 12 Mar, 2011
Research In Motion (RIM) has a 7-inch tablet of their very own, their first, coming to market soon in the sub-$500 price range. How soon you ask? Well if some new evidence pans out the tablet would start shipping on April 10th to Sears Canada pre-order ...

Sears Sends BlackBerry PlayBook Pre-Order Details to Affiliates " Shipping ...

N4BB - Stefany Baez - 12 Mar, 2011
For the first time since we heard the PlayBook was coming we have something close enough to confirming the release dates. Sears has been sending out details of the release and pre-order of the ...

Staples Internal Information Confirms April Release Date for the PlayBook

BerryReview - Luis Merlos - 12 Mar, 2011
The guys over at CB got a tip with a screenshot of what seems to be Staples internal data that puts the PlayBook release date around April 17. This does not mean that everyone will release it around this date others ...

BlackBerry PlayBook to launch with video conferencing app

UberGizmo - George Wong - 12 Mar, 2011
Ever since Apple introduced FaceTime to the iPhone, video calling has become a major trend of mobile devices and you'd be hard pressed to find a new device announced this year without a front facing camera. ...

Rumour: BlackBerry PlayBook to ship April 10, pre-order tomorrow

Sync (blog) - Simon Cohen - 12 Mar, 2011
You will receive a daily email from Sync with the latest stories and you can unsubscribe anytime. We don't sell email lists. By Simon CohenComment (1) That's the deal according to an email from Sears Canada. We don't have much on this, so it could all ...

More Dates Leak Out for the PlayBook Launch Date from Sears and Staples

BerryReview - Luis Merlos - 12 Mar, 2011
We have been hearing rumors that the PlayBook is set to launch around April 10 which is still Q1 if you go by RIM's quarterly cycles. Will posted on his blog an affiliate e-mail sent from Sears Canada stating that ...

“Sears has the PlayBook… to be shipped out April 10″

MobileSyrup.com - Ian Hardy - 12 Mar, 2011
Of all places to find a piece of info about the upcoming release date of the BlackBerry PlayBook it's Sears Canada. They sent out a message to their affiliates that the tablet will begin to ship ...

Playbook Will Get Its Own FaceTime Rival

Gearlog (blog) - 12 Mar, 2011
The upcoming Blackberry Playbook still has some unanswered questions regarding its features, but one of those questions may have been answered as it will reportedly include its own proprietary video chatting software. Research in Motion's answer to the ...

BlackBerry Playbook Versions 16GB/32GB/64GB Hit FCC

PDF Devices - Vail Gladu - 12 Mar, 2011
There were rumors that BlackBerry PlayBook would release sometime in March but it's good to have some confirmation. The tablet from RIM (Wi-Fi model only) has been spotted at FCC " all the models have in fact " the 16GB ...

First Look: BlackBerry PlayBook

Computing - Dawinderpal Sahota - 12 Mar, 2011
Computing was invited to take a first look at RIM's much-anticipated PlayBook tablet device, expected to be launched "some time in Q2", according to the company. The device comes equipped with 7-inch screen and a dual-core 1GB ...

BlackBerry PlayBook to get video-chat feature

Digitaltrends.com - Andrew Couts - 12 Mar, 2011
A Research In Motion executive says the company's upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have FaceTime-like functionality. Research In Motion's soon-to-debut BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will get video-chat functionality, reports PC World. ...

BlackBerry PlayBook to Feature BlackBerry Podcasts

MobileTechReview.com - 12 Mar, 2011
RIM is beefing up the built-in apps in preparation for the BlackBerry PlayBook launch. In addition to the 7digital music story, the BlackBerry PlayBook will have BlackBerry Podcasts pre-installed at launch. Here is more info: BlackBerry PlayBook users ...

PlayBook to Get Its Own Video Conferencing App

BerryReview - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
by the BerryReview Team on Mar 11th, 2011 With the front and back cameras on the BlackBerry PlayBook you could easily tell RIM has video conferencing in mind. The big question has been if they would use a service like Skype to power it or go out on ...

Motorola Xoom vs BlackBerry PlayBook

FoneHome.co.uk - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
By Stephen on March 11th, 2011 Both RIM (makers of BlackBerry devices) and Motorola have a strong pedigree in the mobile marketplace with each manufacturer having developed cutting edge handsets way before devices such as the Apple iPhone and iPad were ...

BlackBerry PlayBook Arrives at FCC for Approval

Gotta Be Mobile - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
The Research in Motion BlackBerry PlayBook, the first BlackBerry tablet, has arrived at the FCC and is awaiting regulatory approval for sales and use in the US further suggesting that the slate is closer to launch. RIM has requested approval for three ...

We Want RIM's PlayBook, Poll Says

TheStreet.com (blog) - Olivia Oran - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
Despite the unsurprising hype surrounding the recent release of Apple's new tablet -- which hits store shelves today -- more than 56% of TheStreet readers would rather wait to buy Research In Motion's(RIMM) ...

Another Roadmap from RIM Out

Tech2 - Ashish Koshy - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
RIM has been pretty subtle with their revealing about CDMA smartphones and later with the software upgrades that they'll be coming out with. So, not leaving the GSM counterparts behind, there's another roadmap " this time containing GSM smartphones, ...

BlackBerry Playbook to come with 7digital library access

UberGizmo - Edwin Kee - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
We do know that value is in the software, and for the longest time, Apple has gotten a rather huge lead over its rivals in this sense thanks to the iTunes store. Well, other hardware manufacturers like Microsoft has ...

FCC takes a closer look at BlackBerry PlayBook

UberGizmo - Edwin Kee - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
Research in Motion (RIM) is gearing up for their latest release, the much talked about BlackBerry Playbook. Well, as we all know, to roll out a device to the American masses will require said device to go through the ...

Music Store on BlackBerry PlayBook Close Up

3G.co.uk - Miles J Thomas - ‎Mar 11, 2011‎
We heard this week that the Blackberry Playbook will come pre-loaded with 7digital Music Store. The store offers over 13 million high quality tracks that can be played back on your ...

BlackBerry PlayBook to pre-install Music Store

Telemanagement - ‎Mar 10, 2011‎
Research in Motion (RIM) has turned to a British company to provide the music store on its soon to be launched BlackBerry PlayBook. The 7digital Music Store will come pre-installed on the BlackBerry PlayBook and give PlayBook users access to 7digital's ...

Blackberry's Research in Motion RIM Shares Fall as Predicted

Examiner.com - ‎Mar 10, 2011‎
RIM shares fell heavily today on higher than average volume on the Toronto Stock Exchange. RIM traded down 3.4% on 14M shares. As predicted, RIM fell for the week. Research in Motion is down 7.7% so far on the week. In comparion, Apple stock dropped ...

BlackBerry PlayBook Hits FCC In 3 Flavors, March 31st Confidentiality Signed

GizmoCrunch - Christopher Hudson - ‎Mar 10, 2011‎
The BlackBerry PlayBook release date is very close now as the RIM tablet has just made its way through the FCC in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB flavors. The dual-core 7-inch tablet with its dual-cameras is rumored to have a starting price tag similar to the base ...

RIM's Blackberry Playbook takes a trip to the FCC

WirelessGround.com Blog (blog) - ‎Mar 10, 2011‎
If you're patiently waiting the launch of the new Blackberry Playbook, thats good but you have to keep waiting. Grab some more snacks and keep watching as RIM lets the anticipation grow so large that most that were interested are…well losing interest. ...

BlackBerry PlayBook Makes Presence Known At FCC Offices, Launching Soon?

Tablets Planet - ‎Mar 10, 2011‎
The long awaited and much anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook has made it's way to the FCC here in the US for official approval. The 7-inch tablet is Research In Motion's (RIM) first tablet ever and according to FCC documents they will be launching the ...

BlackBerry PlayBook Hits FCC in 3 Flavors " 16, 32 & 64GB

MobileWhack.com - ‎Mar 10, 2011‎
Tablets are one of hottest trends in the mobile world with hardware manufacturers across the board coming forth with their own offerings. The current undisputed leader is Apple's iPad (and presumably, the forthcoming iPad 2) which hit store shelves ...

 

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