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RIM launches new PlayBook with 4G
RIM launches new PlayBook with 4G
In a move that is destined to fail, RIM unveiled an upgraded version of its BlackBerry PlayBook, one that has 4G data support. "We're excited ...... 03 Aug 2012 - 16 comments
RIM roadmap shows five BB10 devices for 2013
RIM roadmap shows five BB10 devices for 2013
According to a leaked roadmap, RIM has 5 devices planned for 2013. Each of the new devices will run on RIM's BlackBerry 10 operating system, ...... 03 Jul 2012 - 3 comments
PlayBook to be updated to BlackBerry 10 later this year
PlayBook to be updated to BlackBerry 10 later this year
The BlackBerry Developer Team has announced today that PlayBook tablet owners will be getting an upgrade to the BlackBerry 10 operating system ...... 21 May 2012 - 3 comments
RIM drops price of PlayBook tablet
RIM drops price of PlayBook tablet
RIM has dropped the price of their PlayBook tablet, again, actually bringing the device down to a price where buyers may step up and purchase it. ...... 05 Feb 2012 - 7 comments
$1.7 million in PlayBooks stolen from a semi
$1.7 million in PlayBooks stolen from a semi
Police officials are looking into the theft of $1.7 million worth of BlackBerry PlayBooks from a semi trailer. The theft took place at the ...... 18 Dec 2011 - 8 comments
Unsold PlayBooks lead RIM to lower Q3 outlook
Unsold PlayBooks lead RIM to lower Q3 outlook
RIM has lowered their outlook for Q3 2011 as a result of a large inventory of unsold PlayBooks, but they don't plan to drop out of the tablet market. 02 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
Best Buy selling 64GB PlayBook for $230, 16GB for $199
Best Buy selling 64GB PlayBook for $230, 16GB for $199
As of midnight, Best Buy is selling the high-capacity 64GB RIM BlackBerry Tablet for just $230, down from its $700 list price. The move is ...... 20 Nov 2011 - 7 comments
Get ready for the BlackBerry PlayBook fire sale
Get ready for the BlackBerry PlayBook fire sale
Staples and other major retailers are preparing to fire sale the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook tablet this holiday season in an effort to clear out ...... 18 Nov 2011 - 4 comments
RIM announces the launch of BBX, the 'future' of the company
RIM announces the launch of BBX, the 'future' of the company
At today's BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011, RIM has announced the launch of BBX, the future of the company. RIM says the "next generation ...... 18 Oct 2011 - 5 comments
RIM drops price of PlayBook for Rogers employees
RIM drops price of PlayBook for Rogers employees
Could the discount be extended to everyone soon? RIM has begun discounting its PlayBook tablet for Rogers employees this week. Slashing ...... 18 Sep 2011 - 2 comments
NFL team moves from paper playbooks to iPads
NFL team moves from paper playbooks to iPads
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (of the NFL) coach Raheem Morris has confirmed today that his entire team has been issued iPad 2 tablets, moving away from ...... 25 Aug 2011 - 7 comments
1000 RIM PlayBook tablets recalled
1000 RIM PlayBook tablets recalled
RIM has confirmed that it is recalling 1000 BlackBerry Playbooks thanks to a software glitch. The company says a few of the 16GB models "were ...... 16 May 2011
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook getting video chat and Facebook apps
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook getting video chat and Facebook apps
The RIM BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be getting Facebook and video chat apps in the next month, giving owners two of their most wanted demands. ...... 02 May 2011 - 3 comments
RIM PlayBook selling well, says analyst
RIM PlayBook selling well, says analyst
According to RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky, the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook tablet may be selling much better than analysts had anticipated, ...... 25 Apr 2011 - 4 comments
RIM PlayBook tablet coming April 19th
RIM PlayBook tablet coming April 19th
RIM has announced today that the long-awaited BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will go on sale on April 19th at 20,000 retail stores in the U.S and Canada. ...... 22 Mar 2011 - 3 comments
RIM announces LTE, HSPA+ PlayBook tablets
RIM announces LTE, HSPA+ PlayBook tablets
Research In Motion (RIM) has announced today that they will release LTE and HSPA+ models of the upcoming PlayBook tablet, joining the WiFi and ...... 16 Feb 2011
RIM to add software to PlayBook tablet which will allow for Android apps
RIM to add software to PlayBook tablet which will allow for Android apps
According to Bloomberg, RIM is prepared to launch software that will let their upcoming PlayBook tablet run Android apps. The software will ...... 11 Feb 2011 - 5 comments
Battery life remains critical issue on RIM PlayBook, says analyst
Battery life remains critical issue on RIM PlayBook, says analyst
Kaufman Bros. analyst Shawn Wu says RIM is "making good progress" on the upcoming PlayBook tablet, however, the low battery life remains a critical issue. ...... 29 Dec 2010 - 2 comments
     

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