BlackBerry PlayBook 2012

Sharp, beautiful screen. Top-notch browser with full Flash video support. Wirelessly transfers files to and from computers on same network.

Far fewer third-party apps than the iPad, and the ones that exist aren't nearly as compelling. Doesn't sync with BES or support BlackBerry Messenger.

Multimedia, Camera, and Conclusions The PlayBook isn't a bad companion for media consumption. Videos look vibrant, and the HDMI output lets you mirror the screen in 720p high-definition. The PlayBook supports H.264, MPEG4, XviD, and VC1 files. The...

Sharp, beautiful screen. Top-notch browser with full Flash video support. Wirelessly transfers files to and from computers on same network

Far fewer third-party apps than the iPad, and the ones that exist aren't nearly as compelling. Doesn't sync with BES or support BlackBerry Messenger

The RIM BlackBerry PlayBook is finally a viable tablet computer, now that it includes native email support, but it still lags behind the competition in third-party apps.