Go to View > Header & Footer to edit May 11, 2011 | slide 1RSCs – Stimulating and supporting innovation in learning
Tablet devices
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Tablet devices
Tablet features
Many tablets becoming available from Apple, Dell, Motorola, Samsung.
2 flavours of operating system – Apple iOS and Android
Light, portable devices with a touch screen interface
Designed as personal devices – easy to hold, rest on lap, instantly on.
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Tablet features 2
Designed for internet access, email, reading e-books and multimedia
Uses wi-fi or phone sim to connect On-screen typing Long battery life Not a laptop replacement and there
are some technical/operational issues with networks and sharing devices
On screen keyboard not universally popular
iPad doesn’t do Flash movies
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Easy to handle
“Always” on
Touch control
Price (?)
Battery life
Applications (Apps)
Some good points
User experiencePortability
“Workflow”
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Sharing among users
Education content?
As a PC/laptop(?)
Adding to your network
Typing lots
Not so good for…
No “Flash” on ipad
Loss/damage(?)
Adding some types of content
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Comparisons
For example, ipad vs Galaxy“The iPad is undoubtedly slicker and simpler. If you're looking for a tablet to keep on your coffee table, and let you browse the Web on the sofa, the iPad is king. But, if you're a person about town and want something more nimble yet more feature-packed, the Galaxy Tab will make a fine companion.”
CNET review
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Want to try a tablet out?
Come to the RSC East Midlands e-Fair 2011
East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham23rd June
