Ashok Kumar, a research analyst at Rodman and Renshaw, hints that RIM might be in the process to release its tablet computer.

It supposedly be a 7-inch screen device, featuring a 1GHz processor and with two cameras which would allow video conferencing.

The device will focus on professional audience at the same time, is quick to add that Armada 618 will be the most likely processor that will come in handy for the RIM tablet. This indicates that the tablet will come with 3G compatibility, hardware acceleration and support for 1080p video playback.

Prior to this rumors upon the project based on Cobalt or BlackPad, also came up. It was stated that the one of the RIM tablet device comes with 8.9-inch screen, and would have had used Blackberry smartphone for connectivity.

It was further stated by the experts that instead of being considered as a standalone computer device, the tablet supposedly be having a companion unit. The launch of the unit is believed to be a step taken in lieu of Cisco’s Cius tablet.