BlackBerry PlayBook to take on the iPad

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By Michelle Kessler, USA TODAY

Updated

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion just unveiled its answer to Apple's iPad -- the BlackBerry Playbook.

The tablet PC is aimed at professionals, who already make up RIM's core market. Here's how it compares to the iPad:

	BlackBerry PlayBook	Apple iPad (several models available)
Screen size	7 inches	9.7 inches
Weight	0.9 pounds	1.5 pounds or 1.6 pounds
Thickness	0.4 inches	0.5 inches
Storage	1 GB	16, 32, or 64 GB
Connectivity	Wi-Fi + cellular through a BlackBerry	Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + cellular through AT&T
Cameras	Two (front and back)	None

More pictures after the jump.

By Michelle Kessler

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