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BlackBerry 4G PlayBook

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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 10

Posted: 14 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTablet  
OSBlackBerry Tablet OS  
Form factorCandybar  
Dimensions7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 inches (194 x 130 x 10 mm)  
Weight14.11 oz (400 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
  
Display
Physical size7.0 inches  
Resolution1024 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  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touch  
FeaturesLight sensor  
Battery
Not user replaceableYes  
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 processorYes  
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
Camera5 megapixels  
Camcorder1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)  
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing cameraYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.264, WMV  
StreamingAudio, Video  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash, JavaScript  
Technology
UMTS800, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz  
LTE700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz  
DataLTE  
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  
NavigationYes  
Phone features
MessagingPredictive text input  
E-mailYes  
Instant MessagingYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR  
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n  
USBYes  
ConnectormicroUSB  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)  
Charging connectormicroUSB  
OtherComputer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsSpeakerphone  
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass  
OtherVoice recording  
Availability
Officially announced06 Jan 2011  
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