Maxis BlackBerry Playbook Tablet Launch 

Poor weather and traffic failed to stop Maxis and Research in Motion from launching the highly anticipated slim and sleek tablet, the BlackBerry Playbook. Malaysians will finally be able to grab hold of this popular device. 

Maxis offers its customers the new BlackBerry Playbook at the affordable retail price of RM1,599 for 16GB; RM1,899 for 32GB and RM2,199 for 64GB. Even better, existing Maxis BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) users can get the PlayBook tablet for as low as RM990 when they sign up for a 3 GB PlayBook data plan with their BlackBerry smartphone.

“The BlackBerry PlayBook is an incredibly powerful and feature-rich tablet that is ideal for both business and personal use,” said Dany Bolduc, Vice President, Malaysia at Research In Motion. “We are thrilled to be working with Maxis in bringing the BlackBerry PlayBook to Malaysia,” added Bolduc.

Key high performance features of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet include:

• 7″ 1024×600 WSVGA capacitive LCD touch screen
• Ultra-portable at less than a pound and less than one-half inch thick: 0.9 lbs (425g) and 5.1” x 7.6” x 0.4” (130mm x 194mm x 10mm)
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• BlackBerry® Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
• MP3, AAC and WMA audio playback
• Support for high resolution video playback (H.264, MPEG4, WMV) 1080p HDMI output
• Dual 1080p HD cameras for video conferencing and video capture (3MP front and 5MP rear)
• 1 GB RAM memory
• Up to 64 GB internal storage (16, 32 and 64 GB models)
• GPS, Orientation Sensor (Accelerometer), 6-Axis Motion Sensor (Gyroscope), Digital Compass (Magnetometer)
• Stereo speakers and stereo microphones
• Wi-Fi® (802.11 a/b/g/n) connectivity
• Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR support

Maxis BlackBerry Playbook First Impression

In my opinion, it is the most portable and stylish tablet. The 7inch device fit in nicely to the palm and it is comfortable to hold on. The material used for this device do feel premium as well. 

In terms if usability, I have nothing but positive remarks on this sleek device. Among the great features in my opinion is 

     

     1) high resolution display. The text and images displayed are crispy and sharp. It is fair to say that the resolution is among the best in the tablets section.

     2) true multitasking. This device really show what is true multi tasking about. You can switch freely from application to application without pausing or stopping your other application. Cool eh!

     3) true tablet. I believe that tablet should be the size in between a smartphone and netbook. Therefore, I think that RIM totally made the correct decision in making this 7inch tablet instead of other competitor 10inch tablet. Everything seems to fit in perfectly. From the sizes to the finish. 

However, BlackBerry still lack in applications. This will be only flaw in this almost perfect tablet. Strong rumors has mentioned that RIM will allow Android apps to be ported into the BlackBerry OS. Lets pray it will come true. 

Conclusion, this device is nothing but stylish. classy and elegant device. From functionality to design, it is a top notch gadget. 

Definitely a buy for me. Will you?

There’s 2 options for Maxis Blackberry Playbook rate plans and pricing, do check out below…

Check out the Maxis Exclusive Launch for the public today from 10am-6pm at Exhibition Hall 4, KL Convention Centre. The first 600 Maxis customers that owns the Blackberry Playbook will enjoy free limited edition Blackberry Playbook Accessory Kit worth RM288 and free Maxis Wifi services.