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What is a tablet?
A tablet device is small, flat portable device that is positioned between a smart phone and a computer
It eliminates the need for a physical mouse and keyboard
Originally focused on business tasks and data collection
It has evolved into a multi-purpose device, providing entertainment, music, videos, and games
The Apple iPad 2
Apple iPad 2 Features
Multi-touch capacitive screen
Front and back cameras, HD video recording
Long battery lifeWith 3G or without 3GAvailable with 16, 32,
or 48 GB of memoryExtensive library of
apps
The BlackBerry Playbook
Capacitive screenHigh speed internet
connectionsWorks hand in hand
with blackberry mobile phone
Front and rear facing cameras
Full BBM functionalityVideo chat
BlackBerry Playbook
BlackBerry Playbook Ad
The Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy
Compact and light with 7” screen
Runs on Android software
Shorter battery life than the iPad
Offers cell phone data plan
The Amazon Kindle Fire
Unbeatable price $199Unlimited cloud
storageE-readerIntegration with
Amazon’s services (books, streaming videos)
No camera, WIFI only
Amazon Kindle Fire
Pros and Cons of Tablet Devices
ProsInnovative
Size
Accessibility
ConsLimits
Expensive
Generational
But is it newer-er ?
MOBILIZES INFORMATION(EX: EDUCATION)
PROMOTES EFFICIENCY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION(EX: MEDICAL)
FUNCTION AND VERSATILITY- IPAD
APPLIED
Managerial Implications
Full Understanding
Effective Training
Need to Maximize Value
Expensive (tablets, software, apps)
The Future of Tablet Devices: iPad 3
iPad 3 release date is uncertain, no earlier than Spring 2012
Features of the iPad 3: Quad core A6 processor Significant faster speed More sophisticated apps Siri Stereo speakers More memory storage FaceTime HD camera LED Flash Curved-glass back, .29 inches thin 5 megapixel camera with full 1080P Possibility of 7 inch option (less expensive) iPad 3 Concepts
The Future of Tablet Devices: Windows 8 Tablet
Release date: mid 2012Easy for business use: “There is a huge market for
business people who want to enjoy a slate for reading newspapers and magazines and then work on Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint while doing work.”
Run on ARM, Intel, and AMD chipsApps and an app storeMetro interfaceTouch screenKeyboard that slides out from belowSimilar price to iPad, Android tablet, and Chrome OS
netbooks ($400-$600)Windows 8 tablet
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