One of the topics on forum dedicated to the tablet RIM BlackBerry playbook are the features of the Bridge and the BlackBerry internet Tethering itself. There is a bit 'of confusion - as it should be when a new device is about to hit the market - and today we try to make things clear.
In this sense, the playbook BlackBerry is able to support two distinct functions that allow it to communicate with external devices via Bluetooth, the classic Internet Tethering - any type of handheld as a modem - BlackBerry Bridge and usable only with RIM BlackBerry handhelds.
By tethering the internet tablet playbook is able to establish a connection with all types of smartphones, the BlackBerry does not necessarily, to share the connection to the web. In this way you use your handheld as a modem, and this feature is very useful for tablet RIM BlackBerry playbook at the time of launch and 'commercialized version only with WiFi connectivity. For the internet and tethering 'idea to turn a flat with your manager in order to avoid nasty surprises on the invoice or the credit of our pack.
Much more 'interesting' feature BlackBerry Bridge. This is' used only by the RIM BlackBerry handheld by establishing a Bluetooth connection. You will be able to interact with the e-mail client, calendar and contacts directly from the BlackBerry playbook. In addition, the latest software updates for the QNX playbook has added two new applications that can exploit better the opportunities offered by the BlackBerry Bridge. The Bridge Files lets you view and interact with the playbook with the files on your BlackBerry, while Bridge Browser makes this mirror the internet browser on your BlackBerry smartphone allows you to view the screen of the tablet the various web sites. Enough to have the BIS active with the local telephone company in order to exploit the function of BlackBerry Bridge.
We believe we have made clear on these two functions and in any case we refer to our forum where 'an ongoing discussion on this issue.