Press Release

4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook

We heard rumors last week that the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook would launch on July 31st, however, the actual launch date came three days later.

In an August 2nd press release, Research in Motion officially announced the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook with a built-in wireless radio.  Although there was no mention of price, the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook will launch on Canadian carriers August 9th.  Other regions, including the United States will get the device at a later date.

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by Robb Dunewood on April 29, 2011 · 4 comments

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by Robb Dunewood on February 14, 2011 · 2 comments

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by Robb Dunewood on February 14, 2011 · 0 comments

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by Robb Dunewood on February 14, 2011 · 0 comments

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by Robb Dunewood on January 6, 2011 · 0 comments

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