Blackberry Playbook 7" Tablet PC First Impressions Linus Tech Tips

Linus Tech Tips presents a first impressions look at the BlackBerry PlayBook 7 inch tablet. The video opens with an on-the-fly product tour, noting the device lacks an unboxing box but offers a quick overview of hardware and software. Linus demonstrates the PlayBook’s performance by playing Full HD video, browsing the web, and testing multitouch and multi-window gestures. He highlights the 1 GHz dual-core processor, a 7 inch multitouch screen supporting four-finger input, and the device’s dual loudspeakers placed on either side of the screen. Throughout the clip, Linus emphasizes the smoothness of the interface, quick navigation, and snappy web browsing, while also comparing size and form factor to the iPad 2 and an Asus Transformer tablet. He shows the micro HDMI output, USB port, front and back cameras, and notes 90 days of free tech support with the product. The video also includes practical demonstrations like typing with thumbs on the compact keyboard, rotating the screen without lag, and capturing a quick video to showcase the camera functionality. In closing, Linus urges viewers to subscribe for more unboxings and reviews while providing a quick size comparison to the iPad 2 and the Transformer to contextualize the PlayBook’s footprint. Overall, the impression is highly positive with a focus on speed, interface responsiveness, and hardware features that stood out at the time of release.

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