The debate over
iPads as a laptop replacement dates back to their introduction.
Not exact matches
As schools continue to explore the transition to iPads, it is critical to push the question back to teachers whether they are viewing the iPad as a replacement for the laptop or as a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learnin
As schools continue to explore the transition to
iPads, it is critical to push the question back to teachers whether they are viewing the iPad
as a replacement for the laptop or as a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learnin
as a
replacement for the
laptop or
as a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learnin
as a mobile device capable of dismantling time, space and linear approaches to learning.
This suggests, by the way, that Apple sees the new
iPads as the future of computers, and may ultimately push them
as laptop replacements.
Much
as lawyers love their
iPads — and they are great for surfing, e-mailing and presenting evidence in court — they are not true
laptop replacements when it comes to business productivity.
Even compared to earlier
iPads, the 10.5 - inch iPad Pro is far more suitable of a
replacement — but it's still not
as comfortable
as a
laptop.
Even
as consumers shift away from tablets in favor of bigger smartphones, businesses remain a growth opportunity for
iPads because the devices can be used for field work and
as laptop replacements.
We've seen people using
iPads with keyboards
as very lightweight
laptop replacements, so an Android
laptop could serve a similar function if you prefer Android to iOS (or if you can just get an Android device cheaper).