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Spec sheet seems great, the commercial was cool. The big issue will be how it performs in the real world, how it functions once the masses get it in their hands. We all learned a hard lesson with 9800. We were all fighting hard for OS 6 and the torch only to be given a mediocore device. Im also cautiously excited about QNX being introduced into blackberry phones & what will that mean for the next set of devices.
But one has to question, why release the Torch & OS 6 if this was in the pipeline? Was the Torch basically the last in a long line of devices for their current OS?

I think it's exciting for RIM because it really is a new direction for a company that's been criticized for making basically good-better-best versions of the same form factor. Not just because it's a tablet, but you have a whole new operating system, tech specs way beyond what we've seen on the phones, and a large, touchscreen interface. I think that BlackBerry's calling card is and will continue to be "serious devices for serious people". Yes, it's kind of pretentious, but if they continue making reliable/streamlined devices that easily make non-tech people feel tech saavy, that's an area of the market that Apple's "toy marketing" approach isn't well-suited to attract.

Hope I am not the only one to laugh at "swipey". First WES now DevCon lol. Adam should trademark that bitch.

Awesome news for us, BlackBerry lovers!

Loved the video, good to see everyone at DevCon, who got to see the PlayBook live, like it!

Thanks for the merciful editing, guys.

"... Love the size; Seven inches (I think) is perfect!"
- Chad, Things4BB.com

THATS WHAT SHE SAID!!! LOL

I think this has great potential in phones. The QNX software being developed for the BB PlayBook first, and then coming to the smartphones could be a real big deal for RIM.

Imagine that kind of software on larger sized touch screen smart phones that can compete with anything on the market by Apple or Android. Or Windows Phone 7, assuming it has true market capabilities when it is released to the public.

BlackBerry could be headed back to the top of the heap again. The next 6 to 8 months will be very interesting.

The link to Chads site is themes4bb.com, not things4bb.com. Chad was speaking fast, so mistake forgiven. Again, THEMES4BB.com ENJOY!!!!!

I like how Kevin called out that guy from BerryReview. Funny.

So now I can tie Adam and Kevin's faces to their voices.

Is that a good or a bad thing?

:)

The specs on this device are impressive. Can't wait to see what type of third party apps are developed to attract consumers. If the device lives up to performance expectations I'm sure enterprise users will be quick to embrace it.

dave looks like a cool guys and great blogger!
can't wait for his blogs!

Ronen's comment was probably the most thought out and useful. He gave a reason for his dislike of OS6, and his reasons for looking forward to the future helped prove he's not just a mindless basher. I think he'd dead on. This move to QNX platform is really going to stir things up for RIM in a good way. I, for one, am excited for what this could mean to me.

thanks for the coverage - giving me the feeling to be some sort of present at the show - and hey Kevin you are in good shape - respect!

Meanwhile the interns were tasked with developing the Torch. ;)

Seriously I can't wait to see the Playbook hands on. Nicely done RIM!

I agree that from a hardware standpoint this tablet is pretty awesome! It has tremendous potential, especially with the QNX OS. However in the tablet market physical features and performance is only half the story. Its all about the APPS!! This is why the ipad is hugely successful! Ive been an avid BB user for years but after a while due to the mediocre apps/selection and same ol OS, I made the switch to an iphone 4 and I love it!! Not only is the hardware supurb so are its app selection. Really awesome. Anyways, tablets are aiming to phase out netbooks and laptops and for that to happen, you need a plethora of app selections. If blackberry can catch up to apple or have some good quality apps, this tablet can really give the tablet market some seroius competition! Kudos BB! So far...

lol, everyone's "cautiously optimistic". And they say that RIM's not disappointed a lot of people in the past. lol

As a side note, I'd like to point out that Kevin has been the first successful candidate for human cloning... i.e. Dave. :p Seriously, it's like there's just a mirror image of each other. ;)

...but for me it looks u both "could" be brothers or at least in some kind related...look pretty similar in some ways :p ....

however...thx to the CrackTeam for all the great coverage of what was going on at the Keynote and afterwards...!!!like everytime for sure!!

...but for me it looks like u both "could" be brothers or at least in some kind related...u look pretty similar in some way :p ....

however...thx to the CrackTeam for all the great coverage of what was going on at the Keynote and afterwards...!!!like everytime for sure!!

Ronen made a good point.

Interesting comments from the other BB blogging sites. Great coverage CrackBerry...that's why I read your site first!

Kevin is one funny looking dude. Just sayin...

Playbook sounds too sportsy-how about BerryPad?

RIM is in deep trouble, and this does NOTHING to solve the root cause: their "cash cow" BES is irrelevant and expensive (for corporations and consumers), BlackBerry 6 is late (as compared to people's expectations), the BlackBerry Torch is only on AT&T (screwing Verizon customers who "beta tested" the P.O.S. Storm/Storm2 for the past two years), and the iPad is way ahead.

Developing apps for BBOS is a pain in the ass and this doesn't solve that problem either.

RIP RIM.

(formerly loyal BB owner - 7200-series, 8700-series, 9530, 9630, 9650)