Two Additional PlayBook Models From RIM

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RIM is planning to release two additional BlackBerry4G PlayBook tablets during the second half of 2011.
 LTE and HSPA+ high speed wide area wireless networks features will be supported by these new models.
"The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is already being widely recognised for its superior performance, rich web experience, enterprise readiness and deep support for web standards and open development tools. We are now building on the BlackBerry PlayBook's many advantages with support for additional 4G networks that will allow enhanced business opportunities for carriers and developers and unparalleled mobile experiences for users," said Mike Lazaridis, president and Co-CEO at Research In Motion.

RIM has now announced plans to offer four BlackBerry PlayBook tablets:
1)    BlackBerry PlayBook with Wi-Fi
2)    BlackBerry 4G PlayBook with Wi-Fi + WiMax
3)    BlackBerry 4G PlayBook with Wi-Fi + LTE
4)    BlackBerry 4G PlayBook with Wi-Fi + HSPA+

In addition to the Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity referenced above, each tablet can also support:
1)    Bluetooth tethering
2)    Mobile hotspots (ie. a MiFi™, smartphone or other portable device equipped to act as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot)
3)    BlackBerry Bridge

BlackBerry App World announced by Research In Motion is now available in 27 more markets worldwide in 101 countries, and designed to allow customers to discover and download a wide range of mobile applications for their BlackBerry smart phones.
There are more than two million downloads from BlackBerry App World for more than 20,000 BlackBerry apps available today.
"There is high demand for BlackBerry apps and we're delighted to be opening up the BlackBerry App World online store to customers in an additional 27 markets today," said Alan Brenner, senior vice president, BlackBerry Platform, Research In Motion. "It's never been easier to develop apps for BlackBerry smartphones and we look forward to seeing the rich catalog of personal and business oriented  apps continue to grow." 
Also there is a BlackBerry Travel application, available in App World. This application is designed to provide BlackBerry Smartphone users with the ability to book and manage their travels on the go.
"The BlackBerry Travel app is set to be the next must-have tool for travelers, offering convenient push notifications and seamless integration of travel itineraries, profiles, and flight status updates into the familiar BlackBerry Calendar," said Jim Tobin, senior vice president, Software and Services at RIM. "We also think the BlackBerry Travel app represents a great opportunity for travel industry leaders to work with RIM to deliver enhanced services and better travel experiences for their customers, and new revenue opportunities for travel providers."
Research in Motion and Telefonica are currently working to introduce BlackBerry App World with integrated carrier billing on a global basis.
This will allow Telefonica customers to purchase apps from BlackBerry App World and charge the purchases directly to their monthly bill.

REFRENCES:

http://blackberryrocks.com/2011/02/14/rim-blackberry-4g-playbook-models-lte-hspa-networks/
http://www.techtree.com/India/News/MWC_2011_New_RIM_PlayBook_Models_with_HSPA_LTE/551-114506-893.html
http://www.itp.net/583915-research-in-motion-announces-more-playbook-models?tab=article




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