The RIM tablet has a unique opportunity to make some wonderful upgrades to their product before it hits the market. Hopefully, they have paid attention to the problems IPad and Galaxy Tab users have complained about. If the RIM tablet could actually communicate with Blackberry Messenger what a wonderful tool this would be. In addition, software, that would run other applications besides just an e-book reader, etc. would be a great addition. If they can put all of this information into the RIM tablet it would rival the new small lap top computers.
If they want to succeed in this market, they must compete price wise also. The IPad which is relatively reasonably priced seems to be selling well and most people seem to like it. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab is much more expensive. In today's economy most of America is looking for a great bargain. Many people right now cannot afford to spend on the latest and greatest technology. However, I believe if they can make this tablet, add in new software and applications not offered by the other competitors and make it affordable, people would love to have it and will spend their money.
My father, has an IPad, and he has complained that it would be nice if it had a built in kickstand. It would be great to have the option to prop it up and use it rather than hold it all the time. This seems to be a simple idea, but it would be the difference to some people whether to go with an RIM Tablet or an IPad. Sometimes the simplest idea is the best and can take over a market.
In my opinion, if RIM's tablet can provide these four ways of improvement, they will definitely take over the market from IPad and Galaxy Tab. We will have to wait and see if they actually unveil this product next week. If they do indeed unveil this product and they make improvements, it will certainly be worth watching this market to see the outcome.
I did not know they were making a tablet. I could see this being a really good or bad product. I was a big a fan of Blackberry until I bought a Blackberry Storm. It was hands down the worst phone I have ever owned, and it was supposed to be their phone that was going to be better than the iPhone. It seems that when they get away from what they do best (which is not a touch screen smartphone for sure) they get into trouble. However, I do think a tablet that is built around what their customers like about their phones could be really good. I think you were right about them needing to incorporate popular blackberry apps, as well as some innovative apps that the competition does not offer. It will be interesting to see how this tablet turns out.
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