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BlackBerry PlayBook Rivals and Competitors

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BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook


  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0)


  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Fast processor (1000 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (170 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash

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BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook


  • Dual core processor
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (170 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash

Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • No rear camera

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Fast processor (1000 MHz vs 1200 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook


  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (170 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash

Amazon Kindle Fire HD Amazon Kindle Fire HD


  • No rear camera
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Fast processor (1000 MHz vs 1200 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook


  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • The camera lacks autofocus

Apple iPad mini Apple iPad mini


  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Fast processor (1000 MHz)
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (170 ppi vs 162 ppi)
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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BlackBerry 4G PlayBook BlackBerry 4G PlayBook


  • Fast mobile data support (4G)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Fast processor (1000 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (170 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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BlackBerry PlayBook 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook 3G+


  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • NFC
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Fast processor (1000 MHz vs 1500 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (170 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook


  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (170 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus

Apple iPad 3 Apple iPad 3


  • High pixel densitiy screen, over 250ppi (264 ppi)
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Fast processor (1000 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D) vs )
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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