The device runs with a new OS called QNX, with quirky features like bridging to a BlackBerry phone for secure email and an oddly confusing initial setup,the PlayBook gets credit for being fast and nimble on a dual-core 1GHz processor.


Its has a 3MP  awesome front-facing camera, a 5MP rear-facing one, a bright and crisp 1200x600 resolution screen, a light 425g body and all the typical gyro, accelerometer and GPS sensors and you have the makings for a powerful 7-inch tablet.



The powerful multi-tasking, where you can run a video in one window and play a game in another with both apps running concurrently, is a first of its kind for a mainstream tab.


File storage capabilities, support for an HDMI connection for playing 1080p video and a slick interface make the PlayBook an interesting anomaly. Unfortunately, the overall experience can't compete with either the iPad 2 or the Xoom, and even falters compared to the original Samsung Galaxy Tab.

This awesome tablet costs rs16000 in Indian markets and with a few bargainig power you can get it at a street price of 13500 for the 16gb. There are 32GB and 64GB versions available), the PlayBook is the same price as the entry-level 16GB Apple iPad 2.

The Playbook is much smaller than the ipad 2 and it easily fit in your pockets....