RIM’s seven-inch competitor to the iPhone has finally received Aussie release information. If you like your tablets with enterprise-grade security, then you’ll want to read below.
The tablet will be available in six different variations: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Wi-Fi only models, which will be sold through Harvey Norman; and 16GB, 32GB and 64GB 3G models, which will be sold through Telstra, Optus and Vodafone later this month.
The price for the 16GB Wi-Fi model is $579, with pricing for the 3G versions to be announced closer to launch. The other Wi-Fi models follow the same pricing as the iPad, with $689 for the 32GB and $799 for the 64GB.
It’s a gorgeous little device with some really clever multitasking. It just needs a good selection of app support – including dedicated email apps on the device – before it really stands a chance.
Henry
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11:41 AMi got mine cheaper off ebay.
Andreas
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 12:08 PMThat is a surprisingly good price for the 16gb considering the same at Best Buy is US$499.
It is a great device but it still feels like a work in progress.
It definitely needs support on the app side. The app store is very sad looking right now.
Hopefully the promised android market and dedicated email come sooner than later.
Blackberry bridge is awesome for blackberry phone owners.
Wazza
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 12:17 PMGot my 64Gb from gsmnation for $770 delivered. Great device, but I really wish it had 3G support. Ver 1.05 firmware is out with minor improvements but still no native email app.
Has some pretty cool games as well, the best one being a port of Doom :-D
dave
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:37 PMdont you mean iPad, not iPhone?