Apple's iPad and iPad 2 are excellent
multifunction tablets and they dominate the tablet market.
Multifunction tablets, phones, and computers still have their place in teaching and learning; however, it is always important to remember that technology shouldn't be a distraction from reading and writing as the emphasis of instruction.
This has also been the focus of cabin updates — the Classic and Techno trim levels both gain new, more comfortable seats, as well as larger cup - holders and
a Multifunction Tablet Holder.
I have been planning on getting a dedicated e-reader (Kobo Aura H2O) for a while, but seeing this development I may just have to go with
a multifunction tablet instead.
They noted that «Q3 revenue and earnings shortfall across the company was almost entirely a function of our missing sales targets for our 2 new NOOK tablet devices» and that «bigger brands, larger technology brands have more resonance in
that multifunction tablet market».
Not exact matches
It makes sense since book lovers are more inclined to buy or ask for a dedicated e-reader over a
multifunction device like a
tablet PC which is less suitable for long term reading.
But the stunning rise and then blazing flameout of ebooks perfectly encapsulate what has become an axiomatic truth in the industry: Single - task devices like the ebook are being replaced without remorse in the lives of consumers by their
multifunction equivalents, in this case by media
tablets.
«
Tablets will adversely affect the e-book business in that the
tablet is a
multifunction device and will therefore draw the reader into non-book activities and therefore cause them to consume books slower and therefore buy fewer books versus a single function e-reading device.»
Why carry around both an e-reader and a
multifunction device such as a
tablet when you can have the best of both worlds in the same device?
Multifunction devices, namely smartphones and
tablet computers, will incorporate e-reading features.
Multifunction Phone Holder Monut Clip Car Wall Office Home Hook for iPhone Samsung Cellphone
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At the high end,
tablets such as the iPad and HP Slate will likely appeal to consumers who want a
multifunction device, while the traditional (and relatively cheap) e-readers could appeal to e-bookworms who want a single - use device.
The
multifunction iPAQ handheld can handle all their information and communications needs in the field, when the larger screen size of a
Tablet PC isn't required.