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BlackBerry PlayBook

BlackBerry PlayBook
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alaScore 89

8224 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8224 reviews of BlackBerry PlayBook. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the screen and size are overall positive. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the GPS navigation. The apps and battery get critical opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the BlackBerry PlayBook is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry PlayBook

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 642 user reviews of BlackBerry PlayBook from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the screen and portability are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good opinions, but comments are divided on the reliability. Many are critical about the storage and apps.

usability, performance, price, portability, screen

apps, storage

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry PlayBook

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1630 user reviews of BlackBerry PlayBook from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the portability and size are generally positive. The performance and price also get good views. Reviews about the GPS navigation and reliability are mixed.

usability, price, performance, size, portability

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Stevens (engadget.com)

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 review

 

More Info BlackBerry PlayBook review RIM shows off new features for PlayBook 2.0 at DevCon BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 now

BlackBerry Remote app is hugely useful ; Android compatibility ; Finally, email

Android app selection is very limited ; Still no native BBM ; Too little, too late

The BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 update adds much-needed functionality that should have been there at the beginning.

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Tim Stevens (engadget.com)

BlackBerry PlayBook review

 

The words "play" and "book" are a bit of an odd choice for RIM's latest attempt at consumer relevance, a tablet that, at its core, runs one of the most

Responsive performance ; Strong enterprise chops ; Solid hardware

Occasionally glitchy software ; Missing apps ; Expensive for a seven-incher

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : David Pierce (theverge.com)

BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 review

 

When we reviewed the BlackBerry PlayBook back in April, we couldn't help feeling the device's insides didn't match its outsides. The PlayBook is a well-built, good-looking device, but its software...

Much improved performance ; Email, calendar, contacts apps are finally native ; Smart UI enhancements

Still some bugs, particularly with scrolling ; Android app selection is weak ; Email app could be better

It's a legitimate Kindle Fire competitor, but it can't best the iPad

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

 

Product not reviewed by PCMag.com editors.

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Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : JoannaStern (theverge.com)

BlackBerry PlayBook review

 

To say that the BlackBerry PlayBook — and a review of the PlayBook — is something of an anticipated event would be an understatement. From the first moment the tech community caught wind (and...

Handsome design ; Gestures make the OS easy to navigate ; Good battery life

Software feels sloppy ; No native email or calendar ; Third-party support is awful

I don't know why you'd buy this over an iPad, and I don't think RIM does either

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

BlackBerry PlayBook review

 

Editors' note: An updated version of the BlackBerry PlayBook OS (PlayBook OS 2.0) is now available as a free over-the-air update. The new software includes native e-mail, calendar, contacts, and broader app support. We updated this review on February...

RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook is a fast, powerful 7-inch tablet with HDMI output, advanced multitasking and security, and a browser that integrates Adobe Flash 10.2 for a desktop-style Web experience.

The 7-inch screen cramps the powerful browser; the wake button is difficult to push; and app selection trails the competition.

The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features.

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Mike Isaac (wired.com)

Review: RIM BlackBerry Playbook

 

RIM's tablet exudes the same "business chic" as its BlackBerry smartphones, but the PlayBook's software suffers from lackluster Flash performance and the absence of useful...

Sexy design appeals to the Mies in you. Media is a joy with a brilliant display, great sound and an HDMI output. Two cameras: one on the front, a better one on the back. Supports tethering to BlackBerry phones. Comes with office-productivity apps that...

RIM’s WebKit-based browser is about as stable as your bipolar uncle. No native e-mail, calendar or contacts apps. App ecosystem is lacking. You’ll need to install a driver before you can connect it to your PC or Mac. Runs Flash, sorta

Apr, 2011
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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook

 

The Wi-Fi-only BlackBerry PlayBook comes in three storage capacities—16GB ($499), 32GB ($599), and 64GB ($699). The PlayBook is priced identically to the Wi-Fi-only Apple iPad 2 for the same storage capacities. Currently there's no version with...

Excellent user interface. Sharp, beautiful screen. Top-notch browser with full Flash-video support. Wirelessly transfers files to and from computers on same network. Internet tethering with Blackberry phones works well—and it's free

Some hardware issues and significant software bugs. No native e-mail support at launch—only browser bookmarks for Webmail sites. Bridge support for BlackBerry phone sync is not yet finalized. No video chat despite front-facing camera

When RIM pushes out the updates to make the BlackBerry PlayBook a better tablet for e-mail, video chat, and productivity, we'll revisit this rating. For now, though, it's outmatched by competitors with more versatile and complete feature sets.

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Expert review by : Anand Lal Shimpi (anandtech.com)

The BlackBerry PlayBook Review

 

I suppose it's fitting that I should be the one to write our PlayBook review. Before Android and the iPhone, there were two mobile platforms/devices that I was hugely fond of: the Palm V and my BlackBerry. In fact, it wasn't until the iPhone that I...

Apr, 2011
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Review BlackBerry Playbook WiFi 16GB Tablet/MID

 

Professional gamer? Blackberry touts its tablet as a symbiosis of entertainment and work. Is the BlackBerry Tablet OS worth being tied to? After all, that excludes the large selection of apps on the Android Market.

Handy size, Stable case, Brilliant colors / good contrast, Bright TFT for outdoors, HDMI video out, Long battery life, Operating concept, The control concept with swiping over the lateral edges. The super bright screen is a knockout

Only 12 month manufacturer warranty, Time Out can't be disabled, No virtual environment for Android apps, No email client, No SD card slot, A timeout of more than five minutes

Dec, 2011
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