From what I have read about this apple ipad, it has the potential to have a huge impact on the education industry. First of all, the device could practically eliminate the need for cumbersome laptops. According to an article posted on campustechnology.com, about 90% of students have a use laptops. However, as a student I can tell you with certainty that the majority of these laptop owners do not carry them with them around campus. It is much easier to just take a trip to the library if you need computer access than have to lug it around. The ipad weighs in at a light 1.5 lbs with a slim design and a 9.7” screen – certainly more convenient for a student to bring around. Another perk to the device is the option for use as a digital textbook. Pcworld.com predicts that even if the ipad does not take off as some predict it will as the replacement of smartphones and laptops, it will certainly excel in the market of e-textbooks. A student would be able to read material on a subject integrated with movies and sound. Heavy textbooks with paper pages filled with words could become a thing of the past upon release of the ipad. Also, as if the numerous mentioned features are not enough appeal for a student, the price is also a plus. Steve Jobs announced that the ipad price will start at $499 – a decent fit for a student’s budget.
http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2010/01/27/Apples-iPad-The-Future-of-Mobile-Computing-in-Education.aspx?Page=1
http://www.pcworld.com/article/188239/apple_ipad_vs_kindle_dx_which_is_better_for_education.html
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