Tablet Computers – Computers Nonetheless

My three weeks with an iPad

http://chronicle.com/blognetwork/castingoutnines/2012/01/09/my-three-weeks-with-an-ipad

“Over the break, I had the opportunity to experiment with an iPad 2 that my department has purchased. The department is loaning the iPad out to faculty for two weeks at a time to see if there is a compelling educational use for the device with our students — in which case, I’m assuming we will try to buy more. As tech-obsessed as I am, this is the first time I’ve had to spend time with an iPad, and here are my impressions…”

 

Will tablets eventually replace laptops?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57355970-17/will-tablets-eventually-replace-laptops

“A new study suggests that almost half of all Americans believe tablets will replace laptops. But some of its other findings might surprise you.”