RIM BlackBerry PlayBook 4G leaks out: looks the same, but with BBM

posted by Victor H.

Apr 06, 2012, 8:23 AM

RIM BlackBerry PlayBook 4G leaks out: looks the same, but with BBM

The first photos of the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook 4G have now leaked and... the tablet looks just like before. Except for having 4G connectivity and BBM Messenger pre-loaded, there seem to be absolutely no changes to the design and looks of the RIM 7-inch tablet.

The software on those units seems to be very buggy, probably because we’re looking at early prototypes. Now, we’ve heard rumors earlier about the new PlayBook getting its processor speeds bumped to 1.5GHz, up from 1GHz on the original one. That’s not confirmed yet. Also, we don’t know whether 4G here stands for LTE (hopefully!) or HSPA+.

So there you have it - a new PlayBook seems to be in the works, but the real question now is why would RIM even bother releasing it if it keeps the specs. Hopefully, the Canadians have something up their sleeve that’s not immediately visible here. Check out the screenshots below to see the leaked device for yourselves.

source: CrackBerry Forums via Engadget

Options

7 Comments

7. je2345

Posts: 63; Member since: May 05, 2009

They will be releasing a 4GLTE Playbook on Verizon network within 90 days

posted on Apr 06, 2012, 5:36 PM 0

6. quakan

Posts: 1419; Member since: Mar 02, 2011

If you remember someone got a 4g playbook off ebay a few months back and if I'm right they were made to give it back to RIM.

posted on Apr 06, 2012, 12:02 PM 0

2. metoyou

Posts: 279; Member since: Oct 19, 2011

Danwatson - If you dont open your mouth, people would think you are an normal human being with a normal functional brain. but after this comment, you are officially a normal human being with a rotten brain or crippled brain somewhat!

posted on Apr 06, 2012, 9:15 AM 1

3. roscuthiii

Posts: 2383; Member since: Jul 18, 2010

The words may have been crass, but there is truth to them. You know there is a definition for repeating the same actions and expecting a different outcome...

posted on Apr 06, 2012, 9:25 AM 2

4. eaxvac

Posts: 328; Member since: Jan 15, 2012

He is speaking the truth.

posted on Apr 06, 2012, 9:41 AM 1

5. snowgator

Posts: 3630; Member since: Jan 19, 2011

And you may have to come up with something other than personal insults to be taken seriously. Tell us why you think he is wrong, not a 6th grader playground rant.

posted on Apr 06, 2012, 11:17 AM 0

1. danwatson

Posts: 117; Member since: Jan 03, 2012

Rim must be run by a bunch of idiots. Do the same thing again BB, i'm sure this time it will be the hottest product on the market. We won't laugh at you......