New Professional-Grade Tablet Delivers Unmatched Power and Web Performance

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 27, 2010) - BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 -

Editors Note: There is a video and two photos available with this Press Release.

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today redefined the possibilities for mobile computing with the unveiling of its new professional-grade BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet and BlackBerry® Tablet OS.

Perfect for either large organizations or an "army of one", the BlackBerry PlayBook is designed to give users what they want, including uncompromised web browsing, true multitasking and high performance multimedia, while also providing advanced security features, out-of-the-box enterprise support and a breakthrough development platform for IT departments and developers. The incredibly powerful and innovative BlackBerry PlayBook is truly a game-changing product in the growing tablet marketplace.
"RIM set out to engineer the best professional-grade tablet in the industry with cutting-edge hardware features and one of the world's most robust and flexible operating systems," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "The BlackBerry PlayBook solidly hits the mark with industry leading power, true multitasking, uncompromised web browsing and high performance multimedia."


The Tablet You'll Want to Take Everywhere

This beautifully designed and incredibly powerful tablet is ultra portable, ultra thin and super convenient for both work and play. Measuring less than half an inch thick and weighing less than a pound, the BlackBerry PlayBook features a vivid 7" high resolution display that looks and feels great in your hand. With such a unique mix of utility, performance and portability, you'll want to take it everywhere.
The New Benchmark in Tablet Performance
At its heart, the BlackBerry PlayBook is a multitasking powerhouse. Its groundbreaking performance is jointly fueled by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and the new BlackBerry Tablet OS which supports true symmetric multiprocessing. Together, the abundant processing power and highly sophisticated OS enable the BlackBerry PlayBook to provide users with true multitasking and a highly-responsive and fluid touch screen experience for apps and content services.
Uncompromised Web Browsing

With support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, Adobe® Mobile AIR® and HTML-5, the BlackBerry PlayBook provides customers with an uncompromised, high-fidelity web experience and offers them the ability to enjoy all of the sites, games and media on the web. For more than a decade, the mobile industry has worked to bridge the gap between the "real web" and mobile devices through various apps and technologies and, in fact, a significant number of mobile apps today still simply serve as a proxy for web content that already exists on the web. The BlackBerry PlayBook closes that gap and brings the real, full web experience to mobile users while also opening new and more exciting opportunities for developers and content publishers.


High Performance Multimedia

The BlackBerry PlayBook features premium multimedia features to support high-quality mobile experiences. It includes dual HD cameras for video capture and video conferencing that can both record HD video at the same time, and an HDMI-out port for presenting one's creations on external displays. The BlackBerry PlayBook also offers rich stereo sound and a media player that rivals the best in the industry.
BlackBerry Integration

For those BlackBerry PlayBook users who carry a BlackBerry smartphone*, it will also be possible to pair their tablet and smartphone using a secure Bluetooth® connection. This means they can opt to use the larger tablet display to seamlessly and securely view any of the email, BBM™, calendar, tasks, documents and other content that resides on (or is accessible through) their smartphone. They can also use their tablet and smartphone interchangeably without worrying about syncing or duplicating data. This secure integration of BlackBerry tablets and smartphones is a particularly useful feature for those business users who want to leave their laptop behind.
Enterprise Ready

Thanks to the seamless and secure Bluetooth pairing experience and the highly secure underlying OS architecture, the BlackBerry PlayBook is enterprise ready and compatible (out-of-the-box) with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server. When connected over Bluetooth, the smartphone content is viewable on the tablet, but the content actually remains stored on the BlackBerry smartphone and is only temporarily cached on the tablet (and subject to IT policy controls). With this approach to information security, IT departments can deploy the BlackBerry PlayBook to employees out-of-the-box without worrying about all the security and manageability issues that arise when corporate data is stored on yet another device.


QNX Neutrino Reliability

The BlackBerry Tablet OS is built upon the QNX® Neutrino® microkernel architecture, one of the most reliable, secure and robust operating system architectures in the world. Neutrino has been field hardened for years and is being used to support mission-critical applications in everything from planes, trains and automobiles to medical equipment and the largest core routers that run the Internet. The new BlackBerry Tablet OS leverages and builds upon the many proven strengths of this QNX Neutrino architecture to support a professional grade tablet experience and to redefine the possibilities for mobile computing.


An OS Built for Developers

The Neutrino based microkernel architecture in the BlackBerry Tablet OS delivers exceptional performance, high scalability, Common Criteria EAL 4+ security, and support for industry standard tools that are already familiar to hundreds of thousands of developers. The OS is fully POSIX compliant enabling easy portability of C-based code, supports Open GL for 2D and 3D graphics intensive applications like gaming, and will run applications built in Adobe Mobile AIR as well as the new BlackBerry® WebWorks™ app platform announced today (which will allow apps to be written to run on BlackBerry PlayBook tablets as well as BlackBerry smartphones with BlackBerry® 6). The BlackBerry Tablet OS will also support Java enabling developers to easily bring their existing BlackBerry 6 Java applications to the BlackBerry Tablet OS environment.
Key features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook include:

7" LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch and gesture support
BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
1 GHz dual-core processor
1 GB RAM
Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
HDMI video output
Wi-Fi - 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
Ultra thin and portable:
Measures 5.1"x7.6"x0.4" (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
Additional features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook will be shared on or before the date this product is launched in retail outlets.
RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future.
Availability
The BlackBerry PlayBook is expected to be available in retail outlets and other channels in the United States in early 2011 with rollouts in other international markets beginning in (calendar) Q2.
RIM will begin working with developers and select corporate customers next month to begin development and early testing efforts.
The BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK is planned for release in the coming weeks and developers can register for early access at http://www.blackberry.com/developers/tabletos.
For more information, visit http://www.blackberry.com/playbook.
*Bluetooth support required.


About Research In Motion

Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ:RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:RIM). For more information, visit http://www.rim.com or http://www.blackberry.com.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "intend," "believe", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause RIM's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings may be obtained at http://www.sedar.com or http://www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

To view the video associated with this release, please visit the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAaez_4m9mQ.

FULL SPEC:-

* Full computing power in a tablet format
* 1 GHz dual-core processor
* 1GB RAM
* Symmetrical dual-core processing
* 7" LCD display, 1024 x 600 screen resolution
* 5.1" x 7.6" x 0.4" (130mm x 194mm x 10mm)
* 0.9 lbs (400g)
* Built-in microUSB connector
* Multi-touch capacitive screen
* Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n
* Powerful, user-friendly QNX technology - it's what the World Wide Web runs on
* On-screen keyboard
* True multi-tasking
* Crystal clear HD display
* Rich stereo sound
* 3 MP high definition forward-facing camera
* 5 MP high definition rear-facing camera
* Codec support for superior media playback, creation and video calling
* 1080p HD video; H.264, MPEG4, WMV HDMI video output
* Micro USB, Micro HDMI, and DLNA media streaming
* Push technology
* Email, calendar, BBM™, tasks, documents and more
* BlackBerry security and data efficiency

New Demo Video Of The BlackBerry PlayBook Shows Off Multimedia, Games & Social Networking
-January 4th, 2011 @ 10:29 AM | By: Mauricio

RIM today posted a new video demoing the BlackBerry PlayBook and its multimedia, games and social networking capabilities. The video is a little over 3 minutes long and shows how the PlayBook can play videos in-line without leaving a website’s “environment”, such as in Facebook news feeds or YouTube. They also show that you can play Adobe Flash games no problem within a website like Facebook and still receive chat notifications. The websites load fast and scrolling/zooming is very smooth.

RIM has a lot riding on the PlayBook and so far it looks like it will deliver. Hopefully we’ll see some more videos soon but for now check this one out below and let me know what you think!

BlackBerry PlayBook VS Apple iPad : Specs Compared



Apple may be steadily chipping away at BlackBerry’s market share when it comes to smartphones, but in the tablet space, it’s Apple that has the lion’s share. And now it’s BlackBerry’s turn to play catch-up. RIM took its first crack at doing just that on Monday with the release of the BlackBerry PlayBook, a smaller, lighter, more business-savvy tablet than the iPad.

But will the PlayBook become a staple in briefcases everywhere, or is RIM too late to make a difference? We’ll find out in early 2011, when the first PlayBooks arrive, but in the mean time we’ve put the specs for each tablet side by side to see whether BlackBerry’s PlayBook is a like nuclear warhead aimed straight at Apple, or more akin to a flying boat strapped with cameras.

Portability



Winner: BlackBerry PlayBook

Not unlike RIM’s phones, the BlackBerry PlayBook will best its Apple equivalent on both size and weight. The seven-inch screen shrinks its top-down footprint correspondingly, but it also loses a tenth of an inch in depth (0.4 inches thick versus 0.5 on the iPad) and weighs 0.9 pounds, less than two thirds the weight of the 1.5-pound iPad.

Processor

Winner: BlackBerry PlayBook

As with most spec-based speed comparisons, this one’s far from cut and dry, but when it comes down to it, the iPad has one core running at 1GHz, the PlayBook has two. The ARM Cortex A9 used by BlackBerry represents a generational shift forward from Apple’s A4, which is based around the Cortex A8 processor. Besides the added computational brawn that comes with a whole extra core, like enabling 1080p video processing, the switch from 65nm to 45nm architecture should also improve battery life on the PlayBook. But there is a remaining question mark: BlackBerry hasn’t announced which graphics chipset it will pair with the A9, which could potentially leave the iPad as the gaming king with its potent PowerVR SGX 535.

Display



Winner: Apple iPad

RIM has opted for only a seven-inch screen on the BlackBerry, quite a bit smaller than the 9.7-incher on the iPad, but resolution remains surprisingly close: 1024 x 768 on the iPad, and 1024 x 600 on the PlayBook. Essentially, that makes using the PlayBook horizontally like watching a widescreen movie on the iPad – after tearing off the black bars. While it does boast higher pixel density, the iPad still wins on size and theoretical resolution (remember, a larger screen stretches those pixels out more). And while RIM could roll out with a real stunner, it would take a top-spec LCD panel to compete with the best-in-class brightness and viewing angle on the iPad’s IPS LCD screen.

Connectivity

Winner: Apple iPad

The first generation of the PlayBook will only ride on Wi-Fi networks, leaving the 3G-capable iPad looking much more practical for frequent travelers. However, BlackBerry may be sitting on a great deal more potential in the long term. If it follows in the footsteps of BlackBerry phones, future 3G versions of the phone may be carrier-independent, and QNX CEO Dan Dodge even hinted that 4G is not out of the question. However, until hard details on these options come down the pipe, the iPad remains the better-connected tablet.

Camera



Winner: BlackBerry PlayBook

Considering Apple’s iPad doesn’t even have a camera, even a cheapo VGA cam in the PlayBook would make this no contest, but RIM has gone above and beyond with some seriously impressive imaging equipment packed in. The PlayBook sports both a front-facing 3-megapixel camera for videoconferencing, and a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera. Even more impressively, the rear cam will shoot true 1080p video – a first for any tablet or smartphone.

Applications

Winner: Apple iPad

Rather than carrying over the latest BlackBerry OS to the PlayBook, RIM opted to start over with the new “Neutrino” OS from QNX, a company it acquired back in April. On the up side, the PlayBook gets a specially designed OS optimized for its seven-inch screen. On the downside, developers will have to start from scratch developing apps for it, rather than granting access to the 10,000 apps already available for BlackBerry smartphones through BlackBerry App World. Meanwhile, the iPad boasts access to 25,000 iPad-optimized apps in Apple’s App Store and growing, plus access to the full 250,000 made for iOS.

While it looks grim for the PlayBook, RIM has promised robust support for Adobe Flash, Adobe AIR and HTML5, which could potentially help fill the void of dedicated apps with Web applications.

Conclusion

RIM can’t hold a candle to Apple’s app collection, but with the PlayBook, it has successfully managed to outspec Apple in a number of key categories. The PlayBook’s small size makes it eminently more portable than the iPad, its high-quality cameras will appeal to business users who want to Skype with family and coworkers from across the globe, and a dual-core processor will even tickle the fancy of performance geeks – not something RIM is used to doing. The PlayBook will also appeal to BlackBerry’s core constituency with the same tight enterprise support as its phones, BlackBerry tethering, and smartphone integration that will allow owners of both devices to switch back and forth between both devices seamlessly – starting an e-mail on a Bold 9700, for instance, then finishing it on the PlayBook.

RIM has also left us with a number of blanks to fill that could tilt the PlayBook in either direction. Which carriers will it come on? Can it match the iPad’s 10-hour battery life? Perhaps most importantly – how much will it sell for?

Until we have those answers – and our hands on the real hardware, we’ll refrain from declaring a winner here, but based on specs alone, it looks like RIM has wheeled out a legitimate challenger, and Apple engineers will have their work cut out for them when they go to revamp the iPad for 2011.

CES 2011: Ryan Bidan Q&A
InsideBlackBerry.

The team over at Inside BlackBerry yesterday posted their last video from CES 2011. This video shows the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet Product Manager, Ryan Bidan, answering some popular questions sent in by readers as well as comments about CES. The Q&A includes:

Do you need a BlackBerry to get a PlayBook?
An explanation of BlackBerry Bridge
Will we be seeing apps like those on the BlackBerry, on the PlayBook?
What is Ryan Bidan’s favorite reaction or moment to the PlayBook during CES?
For the answers and more detail check out the video below:




Video: RIM Shows Business Features Available On BlackBerry PlayBook – Multitasking, Access To Business Apps & More...



RIM yesterday posted a new video of the BlackBerry PlayBook and its business features. This video provides a look at some of the business features available on the PlayBook including pairing, multitasking, and access to business apps such as flash enabled dashboards from SAP Business Objects. The video also covers BlackBerry Bridge and viewing of Microsoft Office documents.

Check it out below and let me know what you think of the PlayBook as a business tool!



This post has been edited by dicksonbell: May 4 2011, 05:10 PM

Looks and sounds really good. I'm just waiting to see a real Hands On before I'm sold to RIM's new Playbook!

Can't wait for it to release... Oh well next year Q2

oh my... looks like money is definitely going into this then!

check this out video from zdnet, real playbook being presented by mike

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/rims-playboo...ise-house/39723

In term of Business this wins Apple iPad..

Finally! Am looking forward for this.. I like the features and the specs.. Hahaha.. Start saving money..

Why cant RIM give us a little spec like this on torch =(

whoa, i want it now!

Exactly my thoughts. I fail to understand why didnt they just up the specs to atleast something similar. Dual core processors + multi processing on Torch surely would be sweeet!

this is really the iPad killer !! bought the iPad already but now regret like siao~~

price????

Steve jobs just got raped.. Hahahhaah

1Ghz Dual core with full flash support! lucky i sold my ipad!

need to wait until we see how the new tablet os performance.

OMG!! GOT USB!! DEFINITELY GONNA BUY THIS!!

thumbs up for bb

got bbm?

It have sim card slot, so BBM will be in this device (is a trademark for BlackBerry-BES/BIS)..

Full spec will released by next month..

I cant elaborate more details, that the details given by my friend at RIM..

lol of course, BIS support with bbm on board.

this is an awesome piece of hardware ever produce by RIM. Finally

checkout hands-on preview --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv29Vlc7VQ0

One thing to look out for is the applications available to the Playbook. If the applications are going to be limited compared to Apple, it will be nice for business use, but non-business ppl might not enjoy it as much as you would an iPad.

I hope RIM will make their application design platform more friendly to developers, or we'll still be stuck in the application desert.

What would think if current BlackBerry apps and games are compatible with BlackBerry Playbook?

I am hoping at least the current apps and games are compatible. But do you really need what can be run on your phone, to run on the Playbook?

I would prefer if we have apps like Kindle (for e-reading) and more touch-based games if we are going to be getting a tablet. Or other apps that would not be so cool on my phone due to the small screen, but would rock on my Playbook thanks to screen real-estate.

Kindle, thankfully, is definitely going to be on it (WOOT!). I saw the announcement on Twitter

Don't get me wrong, I'm a RIM fanboy and love the idea of the Playbook. But I'm having a hard time thinking how it would be better than the iPad in terms of functionality if the application population is not improved compared to the ones we have on our phone.

As for why RIM didn't do this when they built the Torch.... for one thing...do you want to be carrying a Playbook size phone? And another, they only bought QNX (the company designing the Playbook's OS) after the Torch was launched if I'm not wrong.

This post has been edited by CKJMark: Sep 28 2010, 10:13 PM

Unbelieveable.Even 1080p!!

Just wonder why they called it as "PLAYBOOK" for me this name really unprofessional..

What do you guys think?

Maybe its slanted more for entertainment value than work.
"Playbook" is also a term used in sports for the book you keep all your strategy and tactics.

But in terms of Business, they shouldn't used the word Play..

They should name it as Business Book then.Haha

i think blackbook sounds better...lol

anyway i don't really care about apps...it supports flash..that's all i need to play all my facebook games

Mini USB also another good point of this device..

Good? You mean GREAT? Even samsung didnt even have USB.Sure apple wanna challenge back.Damn,this playbook is unresistable.1080p,USB,simcard slot.What thing do u want more with this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Totally agree. The USB part really trumps the competition. lol

Playbook at least sounds better than "blackpad", the original name ppl thought it would be called.

This post has been edited by CKJMark: Sep 29 2010, 08:29 AM

Can't wait to feel it on hands

Soon will be available..

According to RIM estimates, do be on sale early 2011 in US, available for other countries in Q2. But see how first... lol. I'm still waiting for the Torch >.<

Early 2010 hopefully is Jan..

But cant expect much from BB.Scare later become like BB.Reveal early,released late,then become a little dissapointment like torch

Must pay bb license ka to operate

price estimated to be USD 1000 region....

which is quite close to ipad

For now better than ipad.They should keep low because later sure ipad want challenge them back

erm, wat u said does make sense.
which shows RIM does not create the playbook only for business purpose, we can wish for more entertaining apps mayb.

Maybe this is their initial plans for creating PLAYBOOK..

what they want to express is ,you can to enjoy the best of both worlds =)

Maybe you are right..

Hi guys, here's Blackberry Playbook Preview Keynote at Day 1 with Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch and RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis. Hope TS could upload the video to the first page. Enjoy

Alright I will upload the video... Thanks for informing

when will be expected launching in Asia?

Q1 next year.. The price is cheaper than iPad...

Looking forward for this gadget......

Coming soon...

so... stay back and have some popcorn

Enjoy...

yeah.... hope cheaper than GT

Nice video, how do I upload this to my front page??

I'll be waiting for this gadget patiently.. Hehehehhee..

Q1-Q2 2011 will be available...

I wonder if this gadget will even make it into our shores.

For sure it will... Read from some forum and website in US they might selling it below USD500...

January - June

I wish to be earlier, coz Im definitely will get one for myself...

YEAH.... me too... My hand shaking oledi

Review said it much better than iPad coz it support flash files...

advantageous than ipad

iPad is just useless bcos no flash support.

behind successful ipad you know what..... just a name nothing more than that.

What is that name??

Definitely BB PB more worth than the iPad

http://blogs.blackberry.com/2010/11/blackb...laybookipad1116

And not to forget, out there now got bunches of tabs and pads:

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p...content;leftCol

Too bad still need to wait until next year for its arrival!!

Apple

but it's worth for waiting

not like the other ehem

Yes for sure better than all those China made tablet...

Hands itchy edi le.. Ask them sell before X-Mas laaaaaaaaa.....

Nope will be next year...

No matter if Samsung or BlackBerry have a better tablet and way better features, such as Flash people are still going to buy the iPad, just because it's an Apple product and Apple is just waiting to see what these other tablets could do so they could bust out the iPad 2 or whatever they call it. You already know a new iPad is on it's way...........

this or ipad ?? *grin*

this will b on my next year's must have items!

ipad, can't really do much serious work on it so far..

darn, i'm starting to feel the same way too with my ipad.

but i heard apple they are going to come out with some of their own format right ?..something like flash, but not flash..

I am saving up for this for quite sometime now.. can't wait!
Blackberry Rules!

Playbook coming Q1 or Q2 next year.. While iPad 2 also around that time... Lets wait and see...

yeah!! Me too...

Be patient coming soon...

from the hw spec, playbook seems powerful and more practical usage to my point of view.....

Yes indeed more powerful than current iPad.. But I heard the new upcoming iPad 2 are similar to Playbook...

I'm saving for the PlayBook now, yeah!

For me, it's like a fox in the middle of sheeps

Dont worry should be enough time if start saving now.. Heard rumors said it is below USD500...

yeah... below usd500...
bared in mind, tax.....

Below RM2k after tax...

below rm2k, confirm i'll buy it

Just hopefully...

i think its a heavily modified version of quicktime. They do have their own format.

FULL SPEC:-

* Full computing power in a tablet format
* 1 GHz dual-core processor
* 1GB RAM
* Symmetrical dual-core processing
* 7" LCD display, 1024 x 600 screen resolution
* 5.1" x 7.6" x 0.4" (130mm x 194mm x 10mm)
* 0.9 lbs (400g)
* Built-in microUSB connector
* Multi-touch capacitive screen
* Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n
* Powerful, user-friendly QNX technology - it's what the World Wide Web runs on
* On-screen keyboard
* True multi-tasking
* Crystal clear HD display
* Rich stereo sound
* 3 MP high definition forward-facing camera
* 5 MP high definition rear-facing camera
* Codec support for superior media playback, creation and video calling
* 1080p HD video; H.264, MPEG4, WMV HDMI video output
* Micro USB, Micro HDMI, and DLNA media streaming
* Push technology
* Email, calendar, BBM™, tasks, documents and more
* BlackBerry security and data efficiency

if the price if really below RM 2k
i think the sales result will definately better than ipad
lol

iPad 2 also launching same time... Lets wait and see!

yeap, crossing fingers...hehe
now my colleagues seem being brain-washed to support Apple..lol