BlackBerry PlayBook

Full Specifications

Released · Apr 19, 2011

7.0-inch

Single camera

1GB · 64GB

7.0

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Design
Dimensions	7.64x5.12x0.39 inches 194 x 130 x 10 mm
Weight	14.11 oz (400.0 g)

Display
Size	7.0-inch
Resolution	600x1024px, 170 PPI
Technology	LCD
Screen-to-body	54.64 %
Features	Ambient light sensor

Hardware
System chip	TI OMAP4430
Processor	Dual-core 1000 MHz ARM Cortex-A9
GPU	PowerVR SGX540
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	64GB
OS	BlackBerry Tablet OS
This device has different variants: View all

Battery
Type	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	5 MP
Video recording	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Video calling
Front	3 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	2.1, Yes
Wi-Fi	802.11 a,b,g,n
USB	microUSB, Features: Charging
HDMI	Micro HDMI (Type D)
Location	GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other	Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Features	Album art cover, Background playback

Phone Features
Notifications	Speakerphone
Other features	Voice recording

Availability
Officially announced	Sep 27, 2010

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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
System chip	TI OMAP4430
Internal storage	32GB

Differences from the main variant:
System chip	TI OMAP4430
Internal storage	16GB

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