iPad vs. TV: which is better for your kids?

Should every child in America have an iPad? That's what a rather provocative article over at Cult of Mac editorialized this weekend, to cries of both support and astonishment in the comments. The main gist of the argument is that the iPad is a better interactive learning tool than one of the main alternate activities that seems to get a free pass with many parents: watching television.

Blogger Mike Elgan shares statistics about how much TV consumption trumps time spent in formal education (1,500 hours of TV annually vs. 900 hours in the classroom), and posits that the iPad is an excellent substitute. The iPad features less harmful advertising (particularly for junk food), interactivity, portability (the iPad can be brought outside), skill-building and learning applications, and the ability to take advantage of parental controls for age-appropriateness, he argues.

Feedback to the post ranges from enthusiastic agreement to resounding calls for getting children away from screens and outside to play or engaged in other activities in the "real world." We're inclined to agree with the primary sentiment that time spent on the iPad is probably more valuable to children's developing brains than time spent sitting in front of today's television programming, but we are far more interested in what you think. Is the iPad a good replacement for TV in kids' lives? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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iPad;: A Way to a Better Business

If there is a modern device that has struck almost all age groups, it is safe to say that it is the iPad.  Young people use this device as an entertainment as well as a research tool, and for professionals and businessmen, this is an excellent business tool.

Here are some reasons why an iPad is said to be perfect for people who are running a business:

There are several business apps for iPad

The Apple Industries offer a lot of apps that can be very useful to businessmen.  They can download apps that they can use in generating reports as well as in creating presentations.

Great for presentations, seminars and meetings

The iPad is a great alternative for a projector.  Gone are the days that you have to bring slides for your business presentations and seminars.  Gone also are the whiteboards and whiteboard markers since this device can be used as a board where you can jot down important lines and words, or even draw charts or diagrams.

It has Wi-Fi

The iPad can connect to a network anytime as long as there is an Internet connection.  This means that businessmen can send emails or urgent reports in Wi-Fi zones.

It has an incredible battery life

The battery life of an iPad can last up to 12 hours if its use is maximized and will remain on for a couple of days if not frequently used.  This feature is perfect for businessmen who are always on a business trip.

It is lightweight

This is a lot lighter than a laptop, which means that you will have lesser effort to bring it around with you anywhere you go.

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