new blackberry tablet announced
28 September 2010, 08:32 AM
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28 September 2010, 11:19 AM
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why didn't they let anyone play with them at the launch ? 
no flash on the ipad is a little irritating.
as long as there's a slew of rss readers, book/pdf readers, remote desktop control, basic office doc editing, it'll do okay
the ipad has too much momentum to get pwn'd by this though. ipad 2 will be out Q2-2011 and then there'll be a 7" mini ipad too
no flash on the ipad is a little irritating.
as long as there's a slew of rss readers, book/pdf readers, remote desktop control, basic office doc editing, it'll do okay
the ipad has too much momentum to get pwn'd by this though. ipad 2 will be out Q2-2011 and then there'll be a 7" mini ipad too
28 September 2010, 11:47 AM
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Anyhow, for the more techie here, some more on the Blackpad ... http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/09...blet_runs_qnx/
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28 September 2010, 11:48 AM
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I'd say that they did not allow people to play with them as the hardware isn't completely final yet. I wonder who provides the eReading service on the device 
28 September 2010, 12:06 PM
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It'll bomb. Battery life will either be useless or it will weigh a ton. Any news on price? A grand probably. And if you think it'll be 'open' then think again.
Still, I'd take it over the Samsung effort.
Still, I'd take it over the Samsung effort.
28 September 2010, 12:15 PM
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i bought the 3G ipad and have yet to use the 3G part! most modern phones can do wifi tethering so its not strictly needed but good for a backup!
28 September 2010, 12:16 PM
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Looking forwards to this hitting the market though, and actually getting a play with one. Add to my collection lol
28 September 2010, 12:22 PM
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Having to tether your phone to the blackpad is a big mistake as you are then messing about with 2 devices when you can achieve the same with one device from apple.
The argument could be had that it means you only pay for one data plan, your phone, but then how many network operators like tethering? They charge extra for it so hit you either way.
28 September 2010, 12:25 PM
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I am not so sure that flash is a big selling point to be honest.
I have not ran flash on my phone (when i put android2.2 on it) for around 2/3 months now and i dont miss it at all.
Never bothered me in the slightest.
My beef with this Blackberry tablet, is that i still dont really see why i would need one, yes my ancient X22 IBM thinkpad lappy is on its last legs, but is it worth replacing it with a tablet ?
Not sure it is.
I have not ran flash on my phone (when i put android2.2 on it) for around 2/3 months now and i dont miss it at all.
Never bothered me in the slightest.
My beef with this Blackberry tablet, is that i still dont really see why i would need one, yes my ancient X22 IBM thinkpad lappy is on its last legs, but is it worth replacing it with a tablet ?
Not sure it is.
28 September 2010, 12:25 PM
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I am not so sure that flash is a big selling point to be honest.
I have not ran flash on my phone (when i put android2.2 on it) for around 2/3 months now and i dont miss it at all.
Never bothered me in the slightest.
My beef with this Blackberry tablet, is that i still dont really see why i would need one, yes my ancient X22 IBM thinkpad lappy is on its last legs, but is it worth replacing it with a tablet ?
Not sure it is.
I have not ran flash on my phone (when i put android2.2 on it) for around 2/3 months now and i dont miss it at all.
Never bothered me in the slightest.
My beef with this Blackberry tablet, is that i still dont really see why i would need one, yes my ancient X22 IBM thinkpad lappy is on its last legs, but is it worth replacing it with a tablet ?
Not sure it is.
28 September 2010, 12:30 PM
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Same situation for any of the current tablets though surely? If you dont feel the need for one, then its prob not worth having one.
I am interested to see how it all pans out, as a few ideas batted around at market research stage sounded good.
If all turns out the way it was suggested, as a Blackberry user it could prove very handy for me to have, especially in the evening when the function of my Blackberry changes. We shall see, but im personally definatly interested in one.
As for the flash part of it. Will be nice to see how the web browsing experience changed between this and my iPad.
And if it sorts out the double posting on here I definatly want one lol
28 September 2010, 01:20 PM
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Anyway I am sure Blackberry are happy that they have their first customer
I like the specs on it, certainly will be worthwhile to look at and test it. Not sure the tethering/lack of 3G is a good move based on their business model and handset philosophy ??
I see that they are touting the price as being nearer the lower side of existing tablets. That would be impressive to say the least if they managed to pull that off