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.  […]

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 […]

RIM to launch PlayBook in 2011

The new PlayBook from RIM So it’s not going to be called a Blackpad, but yes, the rumours are true.  RIM will be launching its own tablet computer in 2011.  Called the PlayBook, this 7 inch tablet and forward (3MP) and rear (5MP) cameras will, unlike the iPad, support multi-tasking and Flash.  The PlayBook will weigh less than 1 […]