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08-10-2010, 10:56 AM | #1 | |
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RIM to release tablet this Nov. and the name is ....drum roll please...
BlackPad Creative isn't it Looks a lot like their Storm phone line but much bigger. I'm hopping they ditch their Surepress technology and just keep it a simple touch screen device. I suspect this device is going to run their BlackBerry OS6 version just released earlier this month. While that OS is not so revolutionary, it is an attempt to stay competitive. However one of the key features this OS provides over Android and iOS is the seamless integration to it's contacts and social Media. Another key feature will be data crunch. RIM has put a lot of effort in reducing the bandwidth load. So for those in data tier plans, like AT&T, this device will be viable option. News from engadet via the Apple Daily. Quote:
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08-10-2010, 11:24 AM | #2 |
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Should have called it the "Jobs." After Steve, I mean...
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08-10-2010, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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Uh oh.
I've done pretty well with BB, but unfortunately from what I can tell it's a difficult OS for app development. I'm not too confident in this offering. |
08-10-2010, 12:29 PM | #4 | |
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I do think that RIM has all the right things in place to make the product successful --by their standards, not Apples. I'm thinking this tablet is geared to the office space and not the consumer space. Built with it's security and already existing productivity apps I think this tablet can stand on it's own. But for me, I think I'd probably go for the Android tablet or an iPad before I'd go with BB. But one can only make that decision when the product is out. =X= |
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Terrible name. Just terrible.
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What's up with all these companies making devices to compete in a market that Apple brought to the mainstream? I mean, if you always wanted to make a tablet, and have some fresh, new ideas that will make it a worthy endeavour, and can do it justice... then go ahead. Don't make one just because the iPad is a success, and you want to jump on the bandwagon. |
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08-11-2010, 09:27 AM | #7 |
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The rumor is that it would be an android based device and not Rim's own operating system
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Bla...let,11033.html |
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RIM once had a reputation with releasing state of the art quality software, but as of late they have not been able to deliver. =X= |
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08-11-2010, 11:43 AM | #11 |
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One thing from that article that definitely makes sense to me: that RIM will provide 3G thru tethering from Blackberry phones. That is a great way to provide some brand synergy (and something I really wish Apple had done with the iPad)
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08-11-2010, 12:59 PM | #12 | |
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In theory it sounds great in practice it's not. Tethering drains your phone battery like you wouldn't believe. If you tether wirelessly you have two wireless signals going out on your phone. If you tether with a USB cable now you don't drain your battery, but you got your phone hanging of of this tablet device. |
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08-11-2010, 02:59 PM | #13 |
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why blackPAD...damn RIM...where is the originality in that?? Oh well...i will always love my BB
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