7 May
BlackBerry Tablet for 2011?
Posted on 2010 under BlackBerry OS, Coming Soon Handsets, Hon Hai, Mobile News, Mobile Phones, RIM, apple, blackberry | Comments are offMore and more research is suggesting that (RIM) are in fact working on the creation of a Tablet. So far the device has received the codename ‘BlackPad’ or ‘Cobalt’ and is expected to feature an 8.9 inch touchscreen and will be fully compatible with Blackberry OS. RIM are reportedly ordering the displays from Hon Hai which would mean that this tablet will be smaller and thinner than the Apple iPad which was released earlier on this year.
It has also been reported that the device will sport both a 3G connection and Wi-Fi and it may even sync with a BlackBerry .
The companies co-chief Mike Lazaridis recently broadcast his on the need of Tablets in the market, and he noted that any tablet had to be more than just a substitute for a notebook.
RIM have followed in the footsteps of after Apple’s proved to be a hit and also changing its BlackBerry OS 6.0 to include a Cover Flow like media player, along with other touch-friendly elements. .
Keep an eye on for all the latest news on the upcoming BlackBerry Tablet including updates on its official announcement and likely release dates.