During the month of October both Google and Apple released details of their newest tablets. Apple with the iPad mini and Google with their new set of Nexus 7 and 10. The new tablets from both sides seem very impressive with exceptional displays and speeds. I've come to wonder if libraries would convert to renting out or offering more tablets in the library with all the books that it has on the shelves. I think it would be very helpful to students who need to look up a page or chapter in a book faster than trying to find the book. Also if they need copies it would just be a simple print job instead of attempting to use a copier. If the library would consider purchasing more tablets which should they choose? Here is a list of possible tablets along with some of their features.
iPad (Library owns 4 of these so far)
Fast running speed
Good display
itunes store (widest variety of apps, movies, games etc)
Google Nexus:
Exceptional Display
Fastest processor
Multiple account access
Android OS
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Photoshop and also comes with tablet pen
Polaris Office (basically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
Do you think it would be a good idea for the library to own and offer more tablets for student use?
That's a good question Nick and not one that can be easily answered. From what I've seen, iPads are not a popular loan item--at least when compared to the Laptops.
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