BlackBerry Playbook Now Available In the US and Canada For As Little As $499

Yes, it's true! RIM is now shipping their BlackBerry Playbook tablets in North America if you head over to your local Best Buy or their website. The 7-inch dual-core CPU packing tablet is running a new OS made by QNX and it should support Android apps in the future. The tablet will be pretty good for you if you use a BlackBerry as a smartphone. Check them out on Best Buy right now: 16GB here, 32GB here, and 64GB here; it'll cost you $499, $599, and $699, respectively.

[Engadget]

Samsung To Release the New Galaxy Tab 10.1 In Canada In Late Q3

If you believe what MobileJaw is hearing then Samsung Canada intends to launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in "late Q3" so this could mean a September release. The good news here is that it'll reportedly be the new tablet that was recently announced by Samsung at CTIA. This means, this tablet will rival the iPad 2 and the XOOM in Canada with its ~8.6mm thin body.

Inside you can expect to find 16GB / 32GB (maybe 64GB) storage options, a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, WiFi a/b/g/n / Bluetooth support, a 3.2MP rear-facing camera with 720p HD video recording, a front-facing 2MP camera, and Android "Honeycomb".

[Mobile Syrup]

Acer's 10-Inch Iconia "Honeycomb" Tablet Up For Pre-Order In Canada, Might Ship May 13

Acer looks like they could be bringing their own "Honeycomb" based tablet to Canada within the next month. This Iconia tablet from the company is scheduled to hit Canada on May 13th. It features a 10.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, a 5MP camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi support, a microHDMI output, and a battery that'll last 8 hours.

Check it out on Future Shop where you can pre-order it now for $499.99. Yes, that's $100 cheaper than the XOOM up here but keep in mind that this only has 1GB of storage with a microSD card slot, while the XOOM comes with 32GB.

[Mobile Syrup]

Best Buy Canada Taking In-Store Pre-Orders For the XPERIA Play and Arc

If you head over to your local Best Buy store in Canada you might be intrigued with what you find. The stores across the country are now taking pre-orders for both the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play and the XPERIA Arc. They're both priced the same: at $99.99 on a 3-year contract and $549.99 contract-free. I believe that the XPERIA Play is the better option but the choice is really up to you.

[Mobile Syrup]

Fido Releases the Samsung Linx Online For $10

Fido has just released their latest handset and it's the Samsung Linx which is available online. This one's a cheap handset sporting a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a microSD card slot, a 1.3MP camera, and Bluetooth support. Check it out on Fido right now where it'll cost you $10 on a 2-year contract.

[Mobile Syrup]

Motorola XOOM To Hit Telus On April 19th, HP Touchpad This Summer For $499

Two bits of information coming from Mobile Syrup regarding tablets in Canada. First off, the WiFi-only Motorola XOOM which is already available at Best Buy will be hitting Telus on April 19th. Price should be the same, so expect it for $599.99 - that's a 32GB model.

The other tablet is the 9.7-inch HP Touchpad that'll be running webOS 3.0. We already know this one should be launching in the Summer and it's looking like it'll be in June / July and the price tag seems to be $499. Yes, that's lower than the XOOM but I believe that'll be a 16GB model and it only has a front-facing camera. Of course, on the inside the Touchpad packs a dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon which is a bit faster than the Tegra 2 in the XOOM. Interesting stuff, for sure!

Telus Releasing the Motorola XOOM On April 19th: Mobile Syrup
HP Touchpad To Hit Canada For $499: Mobile Syrup

Mobilicity To Get the Samsung Gravity Touch For $159

A tipster has just mentioned that Mobilicity in Canada has another handset up their sleeve and it's what you see above. This is the Samsung Gravity Touch which will be available through them as the G Touch. This handset packs a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP camera, a microSD card slot, and the Touchwiz 2.0 UI. Mobile Syrup is hearing that this handset will be available on the carrier for $159.99 contract-free.

[Mobile Syrup]

Mobilicity Releasing the Nokia E73 On April 21, Bell Getting the Samsung Galaxy 551 On April 28

At least two more handsets are headed to Canada before the end of the month. First off, Mobilicity will be getting the handset you see above, that's the Nokia E73. This handset will be available starting on April 21st for $159.99 contract-free which is pretty good if you know how to navigate your way around the S60 OS.

Bell will also be getting their own new Android handset a week later, on April 28th. It's going to be what you see above and for a clearer picture you can look below. They're going to be releasing the Samsung Galaxy 551 which is pretty good mid-end handset that'll fit well with their current line-up. This handset features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a 240 x 400 resolution, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, WiFi support, a 3MP camera, a microSD card slot, and Android 2.2 "Froyo" with the Touchwiz UI. The price is unknown right now so we'll have to wait for that.

Mobilicity Getting the Nokia E73 On April 21: Mobile Syrup
Bell Getting the Samsung Galaxy On April 28: Mobile Syrup

Sign-Up Page For the HP Touchpad In Canada Is Live!

Coming from Pre Central is word that the sign-up page for the HP Touchpad is now up if you live in Canada. Recently, the webOS 3.0 beta, on an emulator, leaked to the masses and the OS is definitely shaping up to be great for tablets. The Touchpad itself features a 9.7-inch display with a 1,024 x 768 resolution, WiFi support, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, a 1.2GHz Snapdragon CPU, and a 6,300mAh battery which will give you 8 hours of uptime. Check it out on HP Canada and sign-up for more information now!

[Mobile Syrup]

Samsung Galaxy S II To Hit Canada In Early Q3, USA To Follow?

There's two superphones I'm waiting for this year: the HTC Sensation and the Samsung Galaxy S II. We know nothing about the first one launching in Canada yet but it's obvious that the Galaxy S II will eventually find its way to the Great White North. During a Nexus S event this morning, Samsung's VP, Paul Brennan, stated that the Galaxy S II will likely launch in early Q3 (September). That's great news but it is quite a lengthy wait. Furthermore, Canada may reportedly get this device before the US does which would be extremely shocking.

[Mobile Syrup]

Chatr Releases the LG A133 "The Catch" For $60 Sans Contract

Chatr has released their latest flip phone and it's the LG A133 which has hit the Canadian carrier as "The catch". Like all the phones they have it's a low-end one. It features a VGA camera, a 2-inch internal display, Bluetooth support, and an FM radio. The handset is available on Chatr right now for $60 contract-free.

[Mobile Syrup]

WIND Mobile Releases the Google Nexus S and the Nokia C5-04

WIND Mobile in Canada has released two new phones today: the Google Nexus S and the Nokia C5-04. The better one if the former smartphone which packs a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, NFC capabilities, and Android 2.3 "Gingerbread". It's available right now for $525 contract-free if you're interested. The other handset is the Nokia C5-04 which features a 3.2-inch display, a 5MP camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and S60 5th Edition. This one's available for $150 contract-free which isn't too bad. Check out the Nexus S here while the Nokia C5-04 is here.

WIND Releases the Google Nexus S: Mobile Syrup
WIND Releases the Nokia C5-04: Mobile Syrup

Rogers Releasing the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play and Arc On April 28th

One of Mobile Syrup's reliable tipsters has just gave them some vital information regarding two Sony Ericsson Android phones headed to Rogers. Apparently, the XPERIA Play and the Arc will be available on Thursday, April 28th, which is just a few weeks away. Prices for these two seem to be $99.99 on a 3-year contract and $549.99 contract-free. The price and dates aren't official yet but they're pretty good with knowing what the situation is ahead of time.

[Mobile Syrup]

Alienware M14x and M18x Leak Early, Thanks To Dell Canada

Thanks to Dell Canada's website, the Alienware M14x and M18x were leaked this morning. The page has been pulled since then but the launch could be fairly soon. Specs are right on par with what we've heard countless times. The larger model features an Intel Core i7 2.8GHz CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM (up to 8GB), a 320GB HDD (up to 750GB), and a GeForce GTX 460M GPU or dual AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics if you're interested. Specs for the M14x should be just about the same as its big brother but don't expect dual GPUs because there won't be enough room for it.

[Engadget]

Fido Releasing the Nokia C6 Soon For $275 Sans Contract

Fido is set to release their next handset soon and it's going to be the Nokia C6 which is running S60 5th Edition. This handset will be hitting the Canadian carrier for $275 contract-free so that's fairly good. The contract prices are unknown right now. This handset features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, WiFi / Bluetooth support, a microSD card slot, and a 5MP camera.

[Mobile Syrup]

PC Mobile Releases the LG Flick For $99 Contract-Free

PC Mobile in Canada has just released their latest phone and it's the low-end LG Flick. This handset packs a 2.8-inch touchscreen display and a 2MP camera. This handset is available on a few carriers in Canada but PC Mobile has the best deal for it, at just $99 contract-free. Check it out at PC Mobile.

[Mobile Syrup]

Mobilicity Bringing the HTC "Emerald" To Canada In Mid-May, Aka the myTouch 4G

Mobile Syrup has just picked up some juicy information regarding an upcoming launch for Mobilicity. Apparently, they'll be launching the HTC "Emerald" in mid-May. The "Emerald" is said to be the HTC Glacier / T-Mobile myTouch 4G so it's not exactly a mystery handset. This one packs a 3.8-inch display and will even have Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" on board as well as the Sense UI. The price is said to be somewhere in between $400 and $500.

[Mobile Syrup]

Mobilicity Releases the Google Nexus S For $499

A lot of people, including myself, was expecting the Google Nexus S to hit just about every carrier in Canada yesterday but that didn't happen. It looks like carriers will slowly be releasing it and today Mobilicity has done just that. This smartphone is available for $499.99 contract-free and you'll be getting quite the smartphone with NFC along with stock Android "Gingerbread". It's a pretty good deal, so check it out on Mobilicity.

[Mobile Syrup]

Samsung Linx To Hit Fido On April 12th For $10

Mobile Syrup just picked up the picture above that states that a new phone is headed to Fido in Canada. Apparently, the Samsung Linx is going to be available starting on April 12th next week for $10 on a 2-year contract or for $110 pre-paid. Specs are unknown right now but it looks like it's a low-end phone.

[Mobile Syrup]

Samsung Now Letting You Sign Up For the Galaxy S Fascinate 4G

If you don't want to pick up a Nexus S today then Samsung is here to remind you that you can now sign up for the Telus Galaxy S Fascinate 4G. This smartphone is pretty much like the original Galaxy S but it has a few upgrades like HSPA+ connectivity to get on the slightly speedier "4G" network that the carrier currently has. Check it out on Samsung Canada.

[Mobile Syrup]