2. 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
3. The Apple iPad 2
Apple iPad 2 Features
Multi-touch capacitive
screen
Front and back cameras,
HD video recording
Long battery life
With 3G or without 3G
Available with 16, 32, or 48
GB of memory
Extensive library of apps
4. The BlackBerry Playbook
BlackBerry Playbook
Capacitive screen
High speed internet
connections
Works hand in hand with
blackberry mobile phone
Front and rear facing
cameras
Full BBM functionality
Video chat BlackBerry Playbook Ad
5. 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
6. The Amazon Kindle Fire
Amazon Kindle Fire
Unbeatable price $199
Unlimited cloud
storage
E-reader
Integration with
Amazon’s services
(books, streaming
videos)
No camera, WIFI only
7. Pros and Cons of Tablet Devices
Pros Cons
Innovative Limits
Expensive
Size Generational
Accessibility But is it newer-er ?
10. Managerial Implications
Full Understanding
Effective Training
Need to Maximize Value
Expensive (tablets, software, apps)
11. 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
12. The Future of Tablet Devices: Windows 8 Tablet
Release date: mid 2012
Easy 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 chips
Apps and an app store
Metro interface
Touch screen
Keyboard that slides out from below
Similar price to iPad, Android tablet, and Chrome OS
netbooks ($400-$600)
Windows 8 tablet