The BlackBerry Playbook has yet to complete its finishing touches but as far as tablets marketed directly toward enterprise let’s take a peek at the Avaya Flare. The Flare is obviously a bit different compared to the Playbook in it’s capabilities but should RIM be concerned? Avaya has built a tablet that can integrate with its other Telecom systems and the specs aren’t to shaby.
- It’s an 11.6 inch Android based touch screen device
- The device has an HD camera as well as HD audio. The audio is supported by Harmon Kardon speakers with a base subwoofer
- Support for SIP communications
- WiFI connectivity and a USB port for cellular 3G services. The USB port can also support a keyboard, mouse, etc.
- HDMI connector for large displays
- Fully integrated video -Optional base station and handset for telephony
This is an Android based tablet, similar to what Cisco has. The Flare is more of an accompaniment device to Avaya’s existing Telecom systems which differs from the Playbook which “amplify” the BlackBerry device. I may be comparing apples and oranges here but, when a business is looking at tablets will they just look at something like Flare if they have an existing Avaya system? Do other enterprise targeted tablets regardless of Android based or not cause a tighter market for RIM to release the Playbook?
Don’t get me wrong, I am excited for the release of the BlackBerry tablet but just what will the tablet market look like when it comes out?
Sound off your thoughts!
source: No Jitter
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