BlackBerry PlayBook pricing revealed

Pricing for the forthcoming BlackBerry PlayBook looks like it has been revealed - and it could be cheaper than the iPad.

Mobility Insider, which was one of the first sites to get a hands on with BlackBerry's new tablet sidekick, is claiming that the prices for the new device will range from $399 (£250) to $599 (£380), depending on storage size.

The new PlayBook, which looks likely to have a summer 2011 UK release date, will come in a variety of options, with 8GB, 16GB and 32GB on offer, for $399, $499 and $599 respectively, although other than that the specs will stay the same.

Pricing roulette

If the prices stay true when they cross the Atlantic, then it will put the BlackBerry PlayBook at around £100 cheaper than the equivalent Wi-Fi only iPad.

However, it's likely to gain a premium through sales tax and other elements, but should still come in slightly cheaper than Apple's offering.

We'll be keeping our eyes open for a sample of RIM's new tablet, and we'll hopefully bring you our BlackBerry PlayBook review in the new year.