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Sadly, this isn’t the tablet to break the Apple stranglehold. There’s no 3G option presently, the screen falls a little short and there just isn’t enough here in terms of high-level apps and functionality to make this a smart choice over the similarly priced iPad 2. quote


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7.1
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    6.3
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    7.8
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8.0
Engadget Apr 13, 2011

Right now, the BlackBerry PlayBook is a tablet that will come close to satisfying those users who gravitate toward the first word in its name: BlackBerry. Those who were more excited about the "play" part would be well advised to look elsewhere.

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8.0
CNET Feb 29, 2012

Overall, the features provided by PlayBook OS 2.0 are a welcome update for any BlackBerry PlayBook user. . . . Is the PlayBook going to take a big bite out of the tablet market? Probably not, but then, few have.

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6.0
Wired Apr 13, 2011

It’s a well-constructed device with great media-viewing capabilities, solid hardware specs and a price on par with the current tablet market. But with serious gaps in key areas like app selection and Flash stability, you may want to think twice before picking one up.

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8.0
Pocket-Lint May 11, 2011

The PlayBook is well built, has masses of potential, but it’s not quite there yet. ... Ultimately, it’s early days for the PlayBook, if RIM can live up to their promises this is one tablet that could be the main set for businesses everywhere.

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7.0
SlashGear Apr 19, 2011

Unfortunately there still too many rough edges for us to comprehensively recommend the PlayBook – or, indeed, for it to entirely take on the iPad 2 as RIM might hope.

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6.0
TechRadar Apr 25, 2011

Our final verdict is: wait and see. If the apps trickle in and RIM continues to support the platform, the device has the makings of a solid business tablet. It might all work out in the end. For now, the PlayBook is a faint glimmer of things to come.

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6.0
T3 Sep 19, 2011

Sadly, this isn’t the tablet to break the Apple stranglehold. There’s no 3G option presently, the screen falls a little short and there just isn’t enough here in terms of high-level apps and functionality to make this a smart choice over the similarly priced iPad 2.

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8.0
checkyoulater checkyoulater

I wish I could rate it higher, but a lack of native PIM applications makes this a really gimped device. So why did I purchase it?...I wanted a more compact video player on the go that still had tablet capabilities.

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8.0
dbroomex dbroomex

This is an excellent device for someone who loves their BlackBerry Bold or Curve and would like to have a tablet to complement their experience. The tablet has a large beautiful screen that you can use to read mail, calendar, notes, and BBM messages from your phone through the BlackBerry Bridge...

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8.0
gpyouthguy gpyouthguy

This is a great tablet, it's never failed, very powerful. I've been able to go multiple days without taking my laptop with me, and I've yet to be let down. What a great product!

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9.0
Lego7032 Lego7032

THe blackberry playbook is RIM's entry to the tablet test. In my opinion they did a great job with the tablet, but there are some minior changes that i hope will be fixed soon. So, lets start with the screen. The screen is very bright and clear but it is also some what of a fingerprint magnet, so...

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9.0
jeepguynola jeepguynola

I love it. I don't know why I love it because I can't quite figure out when to use it. Mates beautifully with my 9700. Just figured I had to have a tab and would be damed if it was gonna be an iPad. Soon as they get some decent apps and update the beautiful and flawless OS it's going to be...

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9.0
thunderbuck thunderbuck

I've had my device since shortly after launch, and I'm finding I depend on it more as time goes by. I primarily use it as a portable surfing/media device and for e-books. For these purposes the Playbook has performed admirably. Apps that work across the "bridge" are generally responsive, too....

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6.0
andrewcraze andrewcraze

A well made 7" tablet being sold at very competitive prices (especially for 32 and 64 GB versions) which shows great promise but is hindered by lack of ecosystem support and the need for further development of the QNX operating system. Is reportedly planned to be updated to Blackberry 10...

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