0
The Apple iPad is a very impressive device. It comes with a 9.7 inch touch screen display and an A4 1GHz processor. The device is able to handle eBooks, games, emails and web browsing without much problems –the only limitations on the device is the lack of multi tasking capabilities (though it might get enabled with a future update) and it does not support flash.
The great thing about this device is that you can use it anytime. Unlike laptops and computers that are pretty discouraging to use when you simply do not have the time, the iPad is different; it is easy to access and you can pick it up anytime –making it a very great substitute for paper.
These are the aspects that many critics are forgetting. Recently, it was announced that the Cambridge city Council would be allocating £30,000 on 42 Apple iPads (no word on whether it’s the 3G or non-3G version, or even what internal memory size).
Considering that the council can spend about 1,300 pages on a single agenda, there is no doubt that the amount of resources saved is utterly amazing.
Many are saying that the budget is being misused and that the purchase of iPads is excessive –though looking into the big picture, this perception is wrong. The iPad is set to make things significantly easier for users because it is not only highly functional, but it is also easy to use.
Some critics have said that using environmentalism to cover the act of spending is wrong. While this opinion may seem to be that of people who cannot appreciate the importance of the new Tablet, it is the same opinion that rings through the minds of many other people in the council.
Read more about the plan to purchase Apple iPads for the city council at the Telegraph UK.
Back to top