Will iPads largely replace laptops?

There has been a massive rise in the use of tablet computers, especially the iPad, over the last year. Initially they were seen as a clever piece of engineering with limited business application. But now businesses are taking this technology very seriously. In this blog article Malcolm Davison explores the benefits of tablets over laptops. Could we be seeing a wholesale switchover from laptop to tablets from laptops driven by busy executives on the move? And should intranets and websites be reconfigured to meet this transition?

Source: writingfortheweb.tumblr.com Posted by MDavisonMDavison 131 days, 12 hours, 49 minutes ago
Tags: ipad, tablet PC category: Content & Communication
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    Will iPads largely replace laptops?
    Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:59:31 AM GMT

    Intranet_PeterIntranet_Peter 126 days, 14 hours, 6 minutes ago said:

    The proliferation of iPads in my organisation is growing rapidly. Even though the machine and software are not officially supported or form any part of the SOE.

    IMO It is only a matter of time before the use of some kind of tablet is as essential for business users as using a mobile phone. This does not necessarily mean that the have to be iPads either.

    There are some fabulous products out there that have the benefit of fitting snugly into a non apple infrastructure.

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    Will iPads largely replace laptops?
    Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:44:03 PM GMT

    MDavisonMDavison 126 days, 6 hours, 21 minutes ago said:

    Thanks for that interesting feedback Peter. For the moment the ability of iPads to handle Microsoft Office files stands this tablet in good stead. Although I orefer Apple's alternatives. There are also other apps that have matching 'parent' software on both PC and Mac. But I used 'iPad' in the title to more broadly mean 'tablet computer' because this is a less familiar term.

    But I agree, there are other manufacturers producing keenly priced and high spec' equipment. Plus there will be more technology and software in the pipeline. There are rumours of both larger and smaller screen sizes becoming available. The next 18 months are going to be very interesting!

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