Best apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook

The BlackBerry PlayBook has launched around the world, and although it’s a great tablet with superb hardware, some people feel it’s let down by the lack of apps. "Apps (we need a lot more)" said the otherwise positive BlackBerry PlayBook review at UberGizmo, for example. Well, there aren’t quite as many apps on for the PlayBook as there are on the Apple App Store, but most of the bases are covered, and you can expect new apps to come along as soon as developers see the benefits of the PlayBook. There are loads of different ways to write apps for the PlayBook, including Java, Adobe AIR, and BlackBerry’s WebWorks SDK! Here are a few of the best current apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook:

Adobe Connect Mobile is a video conferencing application developed in Adobe AIR. Using it, you can take advantage of the PlayBook’s front and rear HD cameras and its stereo microphone and speaker arrangements to set up amazing videoconferencing sessions, wherever you are!

Documents To Go is the premier office productivity application on the PlayBook, offering Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatibility, with a laundry list of other features like PDF editing.

Poynt is a great local search application that lets you find local resources like restaurants, shops and pubs with GPS assistance, and also gives you the review information you need to choose between them.

Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook is an obvious pick, and the long-awaited Facebook app not only did not disappoint with a feature-rich implementation, but is supplied with the 1.0.5 version of the OS - make sure you upgrade!

Apple may have hundreds of thousands of apps, but how many can you really use? The BlackBerry PlayBook is the choice for professional users looking for professional apps.