Blog 3: Apple Ipad VS. Blackberry Playbook
Oct 4th, 2010 by Andy Mao
As technology is in its booming age, consumers around the globe are constantly exposed to new gadgets. The Apple Ipad has finally bet its new rival, the Blackberry Playbook. With only half the weight of an ipad, the Blackberry Playbook contains many exclusive features.
For example, the Blackberry Playbook has its advanced security feature with which gives consumers better security. This ultra slim tablet is compatible with Adobe flash which allows consumers to entertain themselves with online videos.
The Playbook’s biggest feature is probably its ability to allow Blackberry owners to connect with their phone and to have access to the phone’s content. This will allow one to “play [and] manipulate” the phone’s information with a bigger virtual image.[1]
Despite all its benefit to consumers, is this really an ethical way to make money? Will this gadget race result in a lack of valuable resources that will be harmful for our next generation? Nevertheless, we have to admit that both the Ipad and the Playbook are both very attracting business tools that will benefit us at least in the short term.
[1]“BlackBerry unveil the PlayBook to rival iPad.” N.p., 28/09/2010. Web. 30 Sep 2010. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbSpBHwVNH8>.
Sources:
Ganapati, Priva. “RIM Unveils Tethered Tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook.” RIM Unveils Tethered Tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook. N.p., 27/09/2010. Web. 30 Sep 2010. <http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/09/blackberry-playbook-tablet/>.
Heimbuch, Jaymi. “Treehugger.” Green Features We Love in Apple’s New iPad. N.p., 27/01/2010. Web. 30 Sep 2010. <http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/green-features-we-love-in-apples-new-ipad.php>.