BlackBerry PlayBook 4G LTE now available in Canada

RIM's new BlackBerry PlayBook with 4G-LTE is now available from most Canadian carriers such as Bell, Rogers and Telus. Most offer the device outright for $550 and owners can decide on their access plan. In terms of specs, the new PlayBook offers incremental improvements over last year's model but is only available in 32GB configuration with the following specs.

1.5 GHz dual core processor

1 GB RAM

Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n

USB: Micro USB port

HDMI: Micro HDMI port

Bluetooth: Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR

LTE (700, 1700 MHz), HSPA+ (2100, 1900, 1700, 800, 900 MHz)

7" LCD display, 1024x600 screen resolution

32GB Storage Capacity

5 MP with 1080p HD and 3x digital zoom / 3 MP front facing camera with 1080p HD and 2.5x digital zoom

Stay tuned for a full review of the new BlackBerry PlayBook 4G LTE.