5 Rumored Features of the BlackBerry PlayBook 2

1) 10-Inch Screen 

This choice can be subjective. We prefer the larger screen. Many, however, seem to enjoy the smaller form-factor of the PlayBook and devices like the Galaxy Tab. Their 7-inch screens don't sound much smaller on paper, but it ends up roughly half the size of an iPad. Looks like RIM hopes to fix this by introducing a 10-inch tablet. If they keep the smaller tablet in the market as well, perhaps they can cater to two types of users, or even determine which is a more viable business option.

2) Two Color Options

According to the rumors, the upcoming PlayBook upgrade will have two color options, black and white. This is similar to the iPad 2, which comes in the same colors, signifying that RIM definitely wants to take their shot at grabbing some of the iPad's tablet market. 

3) Thinner Bezel

A thinner bezel is always welcome. No matter what device you use. A thinner bezel means more screen space for the surface. Of course you don't want to cut out too much of the bezel, either. Otherwise, you have a full touch surface, which may make it harder to use the touchscreen correctly while you hold it. We're sure RIM has thought that one out, and they will find a nice way to accommodate tablet users.

4) Native Calendar and email Apps

One of the things that really hurt the PlayBook in the consumer market was the lack of a native email application. It sounds crazy to anyone with a smartphone or tablet, but the PlayBook didn't have its own email app. This of course led to speculation that RIM rushed the device to market. It's hard to say, and perhaps they did what they had to. They needed to let everyone know that they were in the tablet race, and releasing something sooner rather than later was the way to do it.

  

5) Wifi/4G

It's already known that the current version has wifi and 3G connectivity. The current models will also be updated for 4G. These new tablets are rumored to have the 4G connectivity as well. Depending on when RIM releases these, that can be a deciding factor for some users. If Apple sticks to 3G with their iPad 3, it will be no contest to users who want speed.