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Video: Rogers gives quick overview of the BlackBerry PlayBook

By on March 22, 2011 at 11:27am in Mobile News

The BlackBerry PlayBook was finally announced today – pricing and along with estimated release date of April 19th. Rogers was one of the first carriers to confirm this was launching with them a few months ago. Today they posted a quick video that gives a decent overview of the upcoming tablet. No word on their subsidized price plans but depending on what model you opt for the PlayBook starts at $499 and rises until $699. Two games come pre-loaded: Need for Speed and Tetris.

Source: RedBoard

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12 comments for “Video: Rogers gives quick overview of the BlackBerry PlayBook”

  1. Alright, you got me buddy.

    I’m gonna sell my ipad but I may wait for the HSPA version on the Playbook.

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    Posted by KUNG-FU-CELL | March 22, 2011, 11:49 am
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  2. Um it is clearly not the same size as a CD jewel case.

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    Posted by Lance W | March 22, 2011, 12:25 pm
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  3. When I heard that their OS was a rip off of WebOS, I didn’t think it was that blatant, but oh well it’s inevitable that WebOS is going to be copied by everyone else.

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    Posted by Thed | March 22, 2011, 1:15 pm
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    • Just the multi-tasking interface is a copy of WebOS but the OS is from QNX Kernel which has been around for years. So its not exactly the same.

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      Posted by TheTigerTek | March 22, 2011, 1:20 pm

  4. Once again Rogers can’t comment on pricing or availability, while Best Buy are open for preorder :)

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    Posted by Stephen | March 22, 2011, 1:23 pm
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  5. What is with the constant closeups on the dude? You’re trying to showcase the tablet and what it can do, yet the camera is hardly on the thing. An uninformed consumer would have a very hard time making any sort of decision based solely on this video.

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    Posted by jellmoo | March 22, 2011, 1:36 pm
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  6. So, what’s the status on being able to run Android apps on this thing?

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    Posted by midtoad | March 22, 2011, 1:46 pm
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  7. This could be RIM’s last chance at being relevant, but i’m not that confident.

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    Posted by hunkyleepickle | March 22, 2011, 2:27 pm
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  8. why is Miranda always @rogers Try me for a change…

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    Posted by earthisdevils paradise | March 22, 2011, 4:51 pm
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    • Because that’s my Twitter ID (@RogersMiranda). It’s how people can get in touch with me if they have ideas for RedBoard, Rogers blog.

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      Posted by Miranda MacDonald | March 23, 2011, 11:15 am

  9. Shes Miranda McDonald

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    Posted by Someone | March 22, 2011, 8:05 pm
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