Paint it black

MANILA, Philippines - When it comes to must-have gadgets, these days tablets rule the roost. There are all kinds of devices for all kinds of customers: large and small, WiFi-ready and 3G-connected, an array of tablets inspiring uncontrollable gadget lust in even the most tech-averse. Yes, tablet frenzy has consumed everyone, but while the fanboys all have their toys, the much-anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook has arrived, and unlike all the posers out there, this device means business.

Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor, the BlackBerry PlayBook is capable of true multi-tasking and sets the stage for a truly stunning browsing experience. Its elegant black casing houses a 7-inch high-resolution LCD display that is a multi-touch capacitative touchscreen. Available in 16GB or 32GB versions, your BlackBerry PlayBook will let you watch your favorite Modern Family episodes, skim the new Banana Yoshimoto novel, play the latest from Kings of Leon, or tune in to ESPN updates on the NBA draft picks, all while reading and responding to your e-mail.

With WiFi and Bluetooth connections, you can share every click and every HD video recorded by the two cameras: the 3.0mp front facing cam, ideal for video chat, and the 5.0mp rear cam that can capture your memorable moments. And the cherry on top of the sundae is that this business-ready tablet can securely hook up to your BlackBerry handheld via the BlackBerry Bridge feature. So you can sync your calendar and push e-mail, and easily view and edit documents directly on the larger high-resolution display. Even the prized BBM contacts in your BlackBerry smartphone are just a few keystrokes away on your BlackBerry PlayBook, so you can message away in a flash.

Light and portable, the BlackBerry PlayBook is easily the most stylish addition to your top take-anywhere gadgets. And its access to BlackBerry App World means you’ll never run out of hip mobile apps.

In spite of its playful moniker, the BlackBerry PlayBook delivers much more than the many fun and frivolous tablets out there. It is a high-performance tool that sets a whole new standard for tablets, empowering you to take control and relentlessly pursue your passions, whether for work or play.

Now available for pre-order via the Globe portal at www.globe.com.ph/blackberry, the BlackBerry PlayBook is available bundled with a BlackBerry smartphone starting at My Super Surf Plan 2499. The full-featured BlackBerry PlayBook is a perfect match for the Globe My Super Surf Plan array, the post-paid plan that provides a sublime unlimited surfing experience and fits your life in a way that few other services do. With a Globe post-paid plan, you get an all-consumable monthly fee with terrific freebies, your choice of unli add-on services and your pick of the latest and best gadgets. From plans that you can change on a whim to suit your evolving needs to plans that give you unlimited surfing, bonus texts and call minutes for here and abroad, and now the lust-have BlackBerry PlayBook to whet your gadget appetite, Globe has got everything you would possibly want or need. 

For information, visit www.globe.com.ph/blackberry.