Blackberry devices were first
introduced in the year 1990. Back in the
early 1990s, we didn't have BlackBerries or any kind of wireless data devices. All
the telephonic data transmissions were carried out via wired technologies. Phones weren't very "smart," and
dial up still ruled the land. Then a trio of companies came together to invent
the Viking Express which was a combination of an Ericsson Mobidem wireless data
modem that was the size of a small brick, an HP 100 pocket-sized computer that
looked more like a big calculator, and software from a company called Radio-mail
that ran on the DOS operating system of the HP.
The world of wireless hasn't been the same
since. Tablets are the hot commodity for
2011, and RIM has jumped into the game with the BlackBerry PlayBook. This
attractive 7" tablet runs their new QNX-powered OS with UI inspirations
from The Astonishing Tribe whom RIM bought. Hardware design and materials is
top notch, the touch screen is among the best in tablets and the user
experience is delightful even if ripped off from web-OS. But apps are a weak point
on this brand new platform, and software junkies won't be thrilled.
Then in 1999, RIM launched a
revolution. The first actual BlackBerry models were smaller than the clamshell
design of the 850/900 but still used the same character-mode text displays.
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