The tree-friendly iPad

Purpose - This article aims to describe the impact that iPad ownership by undergraduates may be having at the author's institution.Design methodology approach - The article considers the iPad's lightweight nature and crisp display as promoting both its carrying and reading appeal.Findings...

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Published in:OCLC systems & services 2012-10, Vol.28 (4), p.168-169
Main Author: Medeiros, Norm
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appeals
Crisps
Design engineering
Digital systems
IPAD
Library collections
Portable computers
Printers
Tablets
Weight reduction
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Summary:Purpose - This article aims to describe the impact that iPad ownership by undergraduates may be having at the author's institution.Design methodology approach - The article considers the iPad's lightweight nature and crisp display as promoting both its carrying and reading appeal.Findings - The article discusses scenarios fostered by the iPad and emerging tablet products.Originality value - The article theorizes that a tipping point has been reached regarding the format preference of print and electronic books.
ISSN:1065-075X
2059-5816
2054-1694
2059-5824
DOI:10.1108/10650751211279094