The biggest complaint for Playbook, other than the lack of a native e-mail client are the lack of apps. However, after having the chance to play with the latest tablet to hit the markets, the lack of apps doesn’t really hinder in the device’s performance. Non-organization or gaming apps are used on handheld devices, whether […]
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RIM’s Playbook Gets Mixed Reviews
According to reports, Research in Motion’s Playbook, which will be released to the public on Tuesday, has been receiving not-so-great reviews from critics. While many love the device’s ability to run Flash sites and its fast browser, many did not like the fact that there was no native e-mail application nor did it have the […]
Playbook Launches 4/19; Available for Pre-Order As of 3/22
According to reports from sources like the Globe and Mail, Research in Motion’s long-awaited Playbook is now available for pre-order at BestBuy as of today, March 22, 2011. The official North American launch date for the device is April 19. This is a little later than expected – the rumoured launch date was some time […]
PlayBook Apps to include Music, Podcasting
While RIM still has NOT announced PlayBook’s release date (rumours are circulating that it’s April 10 or AFTER iPad 2’s release), they’re slowly letting the outside world know what one would find on the device. Recently, they announced some of the media apps, whic include Music Store by 7digital as well as podcasting among other things. […]
iPad 2 Launches – In Stores 3/11 for US; 3/25 for Canada
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Steve Jobs, who looked amazingly healthy, was on hand at the announcement today. The iPad 2 will not only be thinner (8.8 mm thick – thinner than an iPhone 4) and lighter (1.3 lb) and faster (up to nine times faster using the same 10 hour battery life), but will be coming to stores […]
Playbook On or Shortly After March 15 and other RIM News
As you probably have realized by now, we here at DelectablyChic! are pretty obsessed with Playbook updates. A while ago, RIM announced that people looking to develop apps for the upcoming Playbook will be eligible to get a free Playbook from them. The deadline to enter their app, which must meet Blackberry App World’s guidelines, […]
Still No Official Playbook Release Date? What’s with that, RIM?
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Since last year, Research in Motion has been teasing us with their impending launch of their tablet, Playbook. The device has been on their website as a “coming soon” and has also made its trips in various tradeshows, including CES 2011 over the past few months. What RIM HASN’T announced is the […]
Some Playbook Questions Answered and Preview of its Apps
So it looks like RIM fans are getting some of their questions answered. Since the announcement of the Playbook, RIM has said very little about its apps, concentrating more on the Playbook’s multitasking ability and its use of Flash. However, just the other day, Inside Blackberry posted a video where one of its staff answers […]
Blackberry Playbook at the CES and Reactions
RIM has released a new video with CES (Consumer Electronics Show) attendees’ reactions to the Playbook: Again, people seem to like the Playbook, especially its ability to multitask, but one thing I really hope RIM would address soon is: What about the apps? What kind of apps would the Playbook run (besides the obviously important ones […]
From the Blackberry Blog: Features of the Playbook!
I don’t know about you, but I am definitely looking forward to Research in Motion‘s launch of their tablet (smablet? gablet?), Playbook, which is set to make its debut some time this year. For one thing, it will definitely lighten my Fashion Week kit, which currently includes a camera and netbook. Also, it has features that the iPad, […]