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.

RIM to release 32GB 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook on August 9th in Canada only

Updated on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 9:14AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Research In Motion has just announced the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook which was revealed back in BlackBerry World.  Featuring an improved 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM a standard 32GB or memory and the same rock solid build, ports and features as the original BlackBerry PlayBook.

A Canadian exclusive, the new 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook  tablet will be available from Bell, Rogers and TELUS in Canada on August 9, 2012. Additional variants of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet supporting various high speed cellular networks are expected to be available in the coming months from carriers in the US, Europe, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Pricing was not revealed. Hit jump for the full press release.

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