It’s all true!
For the past week, the tech world has been buzzing about the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard that has been spotted at The Source, a Canadian shop that claimed that the item would be ready for release on March 23. The news spread excitement across the globe, with BlackBerry fanatics chatting over BBM and in forums talking about the rumored mini keyboard that comes built-in with a PlayBook case.
Today, Research In Motion (RIM) announced that it was officially launching the said BlackBerry Mini Keyboard.
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In a Press Release issued today, RIM officially launched the Mini Keyboard for the BlackBerry Playbook which will be available for pre-selling internationally.
Here’s a summary of the features of the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard:
- A stylish convertible case that doubles as a device stand
- An integrated touchpad for smooth PlayBook navigation and control
- 128-bit encryption for a secure Bluetooth connection
- Up to 30 days battery life on a single charge (yes, that’s not a typo. 30 days!)
Truly this accessory promises to complement the BlackBerry PlayBook’s functionality, which just recently received the much talked-about and truly remarkable OS 2.0. With the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard, the PlayBook seems well under way to being a viable alternative for lugging around your bulky, heavy laptop.
According to RIM’s Press Release, the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard can be pre-ordered at www.shopblackberry.com internationally for USD 119.99. The accessory can be likewise pre-ordered exclusively at Canada’s The Source.