UBM TechInsights Issues Early RIM BlackBerry Playbook Teardown Analysis

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechInsights, the leader in technical forensic analysis and intellectual property consulting, will be issuing the initial results from its professional lab teardown of the RIM BlackBerry Playbook tablet today at 3:00 PM EDT.  This analysis, available for media re-publication, will include high-resolution internal images, selective semiconductor identification and de-caps and a preliminary estimate of bill of materials costing.  Commentary will be available on the level of sophistication in technical design relative to the Apple iPad2, Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab.  Ongoing updates will be provided at www.ubmtechinsights.com/teardowns/blackberry-playbook-teardown.

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