RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook Is a Study in Contrasts

By PCWorld Video, PCWorld Apr 15, 2011 2:00 PM

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While we're impressed by the PlayBook's convenient size and novel navigation, we found the tablet’s sometimes primitive native software and selection of apps frustrating. Nonetheless, the device has enough potential that it could shine brightly as it matures.

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