lunes, 21 de mayo de 2012

iPad in the Business World

Recently there has been an influx of mobile computing options available to consumers. The sleek and slim tablet computer, form factor is appealing to many users. They are not only easy on the eyes but, they are also extremely portable. The leader of the pack, to this point, has been the Apple iPad.


iPad set to change minds


While the iPad seems immediately well suited for home use and creative purposes it may seem less adaptable for use in a business environment. Historically speaking, Apple has never really been able to capture the business market as well as the PC has. The misperception that Apple products are more suited to creative endeavors, and PC's are better for functional business uses, may soon be shattered with the invention and evolution of iPad. Yes, it may come as a surprise to some but in fact the truth is the iPad does fit quite well in the business world. The key to incorporating the iPad into traditional business applications is the development of apps for the iPad.


Practical Business Uses for the iPad


With its relatively low-cost and multi-touch screen input, the iPad is ideal for many business applications. In fact iPad specific apps have been developed for use as portable point-of-sale (POS) devices. The wireless 802.11 high speed connection make it easy to send output to a printer from anywhere. Think of an order taker placing an order directly from a restaurant table and the kitchen getting that order printed out immediately. Inventory takers can also make use of the iPad features; software is in development for bar code reading and credit card swiping. All these developments make the iPad a useful business tool.


As more apps are being developed, the uses for the iPad in multiple business environments can only be limited by the imaginations of the developers.


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1 comentario:

  1. I think iPad can be really useful for work. It depends on applications. I strongly recommend business app Beesy because you can save time from you notes in meeting!

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