Emerging Technology:Tablet Devices

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

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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

Questions?

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