CES 2011: BlackBerry Playbook demo shows Flash games and video capabilities

RIM's BlackBerry Playbook tablet is not due out for some time (weeks, months?) but here's another teaser video showing the device and its video playback talents as well as its ability to play Facebook games natively. We're impressed by the smooth scrolling and snappy performance of the tablet and that software keyboard looks good. We hope to swing by Blackberry's CES 2011 booth to see if they will give us a proper preview of the device.

CES 2011: Opera outs browser for tablets

Opera knows browsers and apparently also has a good grasp of what works with tablets. Previewing their Android tablet browser at CES 2011, Opera hopes to make inroads into the upcoming tablet explosion, something it missed doing with smartphones by coming late to the market.

"In 2011, tablets are a new must-have. Opera is creating waves with the first public preview of Opera for tablets," added Christen Krogh, chief development officer of Opera Software, in a statement. "Opera for tablets brings the same trusted Internet experience to tablets and netbook PCs as users have come to love on their mobile phones and desktops."

WishList: Olympus E-PL2 Micro Four Thirds camera

A surprisng upgrade to the phenomenal Olympus Pen E-PL1 offers a redesigned body plus a new 14-42mm lens and what is being called a Medusa version (above) sporting twin spotlights for the purpose of macro photography. If this is priced anywhere near the E-PL1's sub $500 sweet spot, we're sure it will be a hot seller when it hits the stores later this year.

Update on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 4:50PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Seems like the EPL 2 is coming sooner than expected and should be in stores at the end of the January. Pricing is expected to be in the ballpark of the ELP-1, which will likely be discounted until they discontinue it (which is unlikely as Olympus still sells the EP1 and the EP2 simultaneously.

Review: Kindle Leather Cover

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Two of the best features of the Amazon Kindle 3 are its slim size and light weight but we found these to be disadvantages as well since the device feels quite fragile. Thankfully, Kindle 3 users don't have to look very far for a perfect case as the Kindle Leather Cover adds protection, a dash of style and maintains the device's low profile.

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