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Comparing Different Entertainment Devices

By Gareth Jale


The BlackBerry PlayBook is a touchscreen tablet computer made by Research In Motion (RIM), a wireless device telecommunications corporation based in Canada. It was released on April 19, 2011 to a host of anticipating fans, with 50,000 being sold on the first day alone. It was intended to go into direct competition with Apple's famed iPad, which many people consider to be the king of tablet computers. Third party accessories like the charger, screen protector and other accessories. And unlike many of the tablets that use Android software, the PlayBook uses its own operating system (called "BlackBerry Tablet OS"). And the best thing: it can play Android apss.

One of the foremost questions raised with the BlackBerry PlayBook is the device's entertainment abilities. Apple's extremely successful iPod devices, like the Touch or iPad, have been known for their entertainment capabilities. Apple's iPod Nano, in its sixth generation form, is able to perform a variety of tasks such as video playback and FM pausing via a multi-touch display. The fourth generation iPod Touch ("iTouch") also has amazing features such as HD video recording, voice control, and Bluetooth support. All iPods have extensive abilities to play, store, and organize music.

The Nintendo 3DS, the long-awaited three-dimensional mobile gaming console was released in March, 2011 to markets outside of Japan. It has a stereoscopic three-dimensional projector that powers its intense displays of visual prominence. The 3DS is backward-compatible with two-dimensional Nintendo DS games, an internet browser, and a virtual console capable of exploring older video games in 3D. With its video and movie playback, the 3DS truly is the quintessential entertainment console for contenders like the BlackBerry PlayBook to beat.

All three devices feature intuitive, multi-touch displays that emphasize user control over the most minute of things. Yet, there are crucial differences to be pointed out. The BlackBerry PlayBook is a bit shorter than the iPad and its display is a bit smaller too. While it has almost twice the amount of RAM, it is also notably lighter. Its entertainment capabilities surpass the iPad's in terms of memory and ability to run complex applications, yet it suffers from a much smaller library of games and videos. Apple's iPods are highly adaptable and widespread, in spite of how powerful the PlayBook can be.

And seeing how the primary function of the Nintendo 3DS is to play games, the 3DS completely overshadows the BlackBerry tablet in the gaming department. The 3DS has an intuitive display and interactive features that make the Nintendo device possibly the best portable entertainment system in the business. That being said, this tablet will not go out without a fight. It has the potential to host just as many interactive applications as the DS, if lacking behind in creativity. Accessories can also cost quite a pretty penny if busted, leaving many hesitant to invest in it. Still, we're sure that this tablet may have a bright future ahead of it.




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