Comparison Video: BlackBerry PlayBook vs Apple iPad
In a recent video presentation by RIM, the company compared its PlayBook tablet with Apple's iPad. The video, intended for those eagerly awaiting the release of the PlayBook and for those who enjoy seeing the iPad outperformed, showcases the PlayBook's superiority.
The iPad, with its 10-inch screen, takes on the PlayBook's 7-inch display in the comparison. However, the iPad's screen size advantage may not be as significant when considering the overall performance of the devices.
The iPad in the video runs on iOS 3.2.2, while the PlayBook boasts a dual-core processor, compared to the iPad's single-core processor. Despite this, the iPad's older operating system and the PlayBook's more advanced hardware don't necessarily translate to a clear winner.
The comparison video focuses on the speed of the PlayBook's browser, its ability to render Adobe Flash content, and its compatibility with HTML 5. While the PlayBook initially claimed an advantage with Flash support, the importance of this feature has diminished since Adobe ended Flash Player support.
Moreover, the iPad has a faster, more optimized browser, leading to better web browsing responsiveness and speed. The PlayBook, running an older BlackBerry OS browser, lags behind in this regard. Additionally, the iPad has strong HTML5 support, while the PlayBook, being a legacy device, has weaker support for modern HTML5 standards.
The iPad's powerful and energy-efficient processors across its product line also contribute to better multitasking, app performance, and longer software support. The PlayBook's hardware, being dated and less capable, has led to its poor market performance and eventual write-off by RIM.
Sovan Mandal, a technology enthusiast who writes for a website, is the host of the comparison video. Mandal, who has a keen interest in technology and gadgets, including smartphones, tablets, AI, and self-driven automobiles, presents the video to demonstrate the PlayBook's superiority.
Viewers may perceive the video as biased towards the PlayBook tablet, given its presentation by RIM. However, it's essential to consider the facts presented and the context of the devices' release and technology landscape when evaluating the comparison.
Sovan Mandal's email address is sovy@our website, for those interested in following his work or engaging in discussions about technology.
References: [1] RIM Compares PlayBook to iPad in New Video (2011). TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2011/02/11/rim-compares-playbook-to-ipad-in-new-video/ [2] The RIM PlayBook: A Failed Tablet Experiment (2013). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2013/3/28/4169416/rim-playbook-tablet-failure-analysis [3] The Death of Adobe Flash: What It Means for You (2020). TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/news/the-death-of-adobe-flash-what-it-means-for-you
In the comparison video, Sovan Mandal, a technology enthusiast, evaluates the PlayBook tablet against the iPad. Additionally, Mandal, who is interested in various gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, AI, and self-driven automobiles, presents the video to showcase the PlayBook's superiority over the iPad, particularly in terms of its e-reader capabilities and advanced technology.
