About Portable Electronics: BlackBerry's iPad Rival; iPad to Get Tethering?

If you can't see this email, click here

Portable Electronics Portable Electronics Buying Advice Reviews Tips & Tricks From Jason Hidalgo, your Guide to Portable Electronics Research In Motion's answer to the iPad is now official as the company unveiled its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Can RIM convert on first-and-10 or will the iPad pull off a pick-six? One major retailer has already thrown its weight behind the PlayBook by announcing a new app for the device. Here's a subtle hint. It starts with AMA and ends with ZON. Folks with access to the iPad iOS 4.2 beta, meanwhile, couldn't help but notice one new feature. Also, Kobo announces a release date for its newest eReader. RIM's BlackBerry Throws PlayBook at Apple's iPad Research in Motion's oft-talked about "BlackPad" officially became reality today, albeit with a new name. Read more Amazon to Release Kindle App for BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Hut-hut. Looks like one major player likes the plays in Research In Motion's PlayBook. Read more iOS 4.2 Beta Has iPad 3G Tethering Tethering a boat? Meh. Tethering a cow? Yawn. Tethering an iPad? Ooh, do go on. Read more Kobo Wireless eReader Gets Release Date from Borders Look ma, no wires. Read more Portable Electronics Ads Blackberry iPAD Portable Media Portable DVD Player Free iPAD App Featured Articles eBook Readers Portable DVD Players Kids Electronics iPad & Slate Tablets iPad Tips & Tricks Portable Reviews   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Jason Hidalgo Portable Electronics Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Portable Electronics newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Apple iPad Central The Slate Tablet Roundup The Best eReaders Top Portables for Kids Cool iPad Tips and Tricks Advertisement