BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet now available in South Africa from Cell C

Johannesburg, South Africa and Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and Cell C announced that the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet is now available in South Africa from Cell C.

The BlackBerry PlayBook features an ultra-portable design and delivers industry leading performance, uncompromised web browsing with support for Adobe® Flash®, true multitasking, HD multimedia, advanced security features, out-of-the-box enterprise support and a robust development environment.

Rui Brites, Director of Product Management for Africa at RIM said, “With its industry-leading performance, easy manageability and enterprise grade security, the BlackBerry PlayBook is an ideal tablet for the enterprise and SME user. The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will enable business customers to take communication and productivity to the next level.”

“We are delighted to launch the BlackBerry PlayBook to our subscribers,” said Simon Camerer, Cell C’s Executive Head of Marketing. “In addition to its many benefits for business users, the BlackBerry PlayBook offers an exceptional multimedia and web experience that our customers will enjoy.”

The BlackBerry PlayBook is available in three Wi-Fi® models from Cell C, featuring 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB of memory storage.

BlackBerry PlayBook specifications

7" 1024x600 WSVGA capacitive LCD touch screen
Ultra-portable at less than a pound and less than one-half inch thick: 0.9 lbs (425g) and 5.1” x 7.6” x 0.4” (130mm x 194mm x 10mm)
1 GHz dual-core processor
BlackBerry® Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
MP3, AAC and WMA audio playback
Support for high resolution video playback (H.264, MPEG4, WMV)
1080p HDMI output
Dual 1080p HD cameras for video conferencing and video capture (3MP front and 5MP rear)
1 GB RAM memory
Up to 64 GB internal storage (16, 32 and 64 GB models)
GPS, Orientation Sensor (Accelerometer), 6-Axis Motion Sensor (Gyroscope), Digital Compass (Magnetometer)
Stereo speakers and stereo microphones
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) connectivity
Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR support
About Cell C
Cell C (Pty) Ltd is one of four mobile network operators in South Africa. It offers products and services to 8.2 million customers (as at 31 December 2010). With a network capable of providing voice, data and Multimedia communications, the company is committed to delivering to subscribers a full range of services, based on the key principles of affordability, accessibility and value for money. Cell C has invested significantly in its network over the last year to expand its coverage and provide high-speed broadband access using HSPA+ technologies. For more information, please visit www.cellc.co.za

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.