BlackBerry 4G PlayBook
Pros
- Dual core processor
- Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
- Fast mobile data support (4G)
- HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
Cons
- Low pixel density screen (170 ppi)
- Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
- The camera lacks autofocus
- The camera lacks flash
Description
Design
- Device type:
- Tablet
- OS:
- BlackBerry Tablet OS
- Form factor:
- Candybar
- Dimensions:
- 7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 inches (194 x 130 x 10 mm)
- Weight:
- 14.11 oz (400 g)
the average is 17.9 oz (512 g)
- 14.11 oz (400 g)
Display
- Physical size:
- 7.0 inches
- Resolution:
- 1024 x 600 pixels
- Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 170 ppi
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- Light sensor
Battery
- Not user replaceable:
- Yes
Hardware
- Processor:
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.
- Dual core, 1000 MHz
- Graphics processor:
- Yes
- System memory:
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.
- 1024 MB RAM
Camera
- Camera:
- 5 megapixels
- Camcorder:
- 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
- Features:
- Video calling
- Front-facing camera:
- Yes
Multimedia
- Music player:
- Supported formats:
- MP3
- Supported formats:
- Video playback:
- Supported formats:
- MPEG4, H.264, WMV
- Supported formats:
- YouTube player:
- Yes
Internet browsing
- Browser:
- supports:
- HTML, HTML5, Flash, JavaScript
- supports:
Technology
- UMTS:
- 800, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
- LTE:
- 700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz
- Data:
- LTE
- Positioning:
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.
- GPS
- Navigation:
- Yes
Phone features
- Messaging:
- Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- Yes
- Instant Messaging:
- Yes
- Games:
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- 2.1, EDR
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 a, b, g, n
- USB:
- Yes
- Connector:
- microUSB
- Headphones connector:
- 3.5mm
- HDMI:
- Micro HDMI (Type D)
- Charging connector:
- microUSB
- Other:
- Computer sync, OTA sync
Other features
- Notifications:
- Speakerphone
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
- Voice recording
Availability
- Officially announced:
- 06 Jan 2011
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