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| Product | BlackBerry PlayBook (32GB) | Google Nexus 7 (16GB)  | BlackBerry PlayBook (16GB) | Apple iPad (4th generation) | Google Nexus 10 |
| Price | $160.00 | $199.00 to $251.86 | $159.99 to $499.00 | $472.99 to $529.99 | $399.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | April 19, 2011 | November 13, 2012 | April 19, 2011 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features. | With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the
Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. | The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features. | The latest
iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. | The
Nexus 10's superior design and swift performance make it one of the best Android tablets to date. |
| OS provided | BlackBerry Tablet OS | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | BlackBerry Tablet OS | Apple iOS | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
| RAM installed size | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | Info unavailable | 2 GB |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b | Bluetooth NFC Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth NFC Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Weight | 15 oz | 12 oz | 15 oz | 1.44 lbs | 603 g |
| Height | 5.1 in | 4.7 in | 5.1 in | 9.5 in | 177.6 mm |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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