Tablets are pretty cool to use but for businesses, the question of tech support and IT services come to mind for employers. Having a cool display is not worth it if the system crashes or is unsecure. CIO.com discusses the debate between two popular releases of tablets this year. Check out the pros and cons between the two computers.
Steve Jobs tried to dismiss iPad’s tablet rivals as “copycats” at Wednesday’s iPad 2 launch. But whether Steve likes it or not, the tablet wars are officially on. And this battle will be decided not only by consumers and gadget lovers seeking the latest and greatest slates, but also by businesses and corporate workers looking for the next game-changing productivity tool.
You can expect to see many Android-based tablets from the likes of Motorola (MOT) and Samsung, just to name a couple of manufacturers. Two of the most anticipated tablets of 2011 are Apple’s iPad 2; and BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion’s (RIM) (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
While Apple is traditionally known as consumer-oriented company, RIM has in the past mostly catered to businesses, with a secondary consumer focus. And like these two technology giants, their respective tablets are worlds apart when it comes to enterprise features and functionality.
Which tablet is best for your business? Here are seven key considerations that enterprise IT staffs and business users should take into account when comparing Apple’s shiny iPad 2 to RIM’s workhorse BlackBerry PlayBook.
Would you buy tablets if the companies advertised the IT services and support?
