Who really benefits from putting high-tech gadgets in classrooms? - Los Angeles Times

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Who really benefits from putting high-tech gadgets in classrooms? Los Angeles Times Every schoolchild should have a laptop, they said. Because in the near future, textbooks will be a thing of the past. Where had I heard that before? So I did a bit of research, and found it. The quote I recalled was, "Books will soon be obsolete in the ... Obama administration wants all students using digital textbooks in five yearsThe Verge Apple leads pack in America's five year race to deploy digital textbooksApple Insider US digital textbook proposal puts a premium on broadbandCommunications, Engineering & Design Magazine all 232 news articles »

Apple Products Scam Goes Down in Norcross - Patch.com

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Apple Products Scam Goes Down in Norcross Patch.com A mother and daughter were allegedly scammed into buying two iPads and an Apple laptop while at QuikTrip late last month. The incident is somewhat similar to another report of a woman scammed into buying a MacBook Pro in a Walmart parking lot in ... Another victim of the 'Have-I-got-an-iPad-deal-for-you' scamAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) all 3 news articles »

Smartphone shipments outpaced PCs in 2011 for first time - Computerworld

Smartphone shipments outpaced PCs in 2011 for first time Computerworld By Matt Hamblen Computerworld - Smartphone shipments overtook personal computers -- including tablets, laptops, netbooks and desktops -- for the first time in 2011, according to new research from Canalys. Vendors globally shipped 158.8 million ... and more »

Apple's iPad Refines Spreadsheet - Black Friday Magazine

Apple's iPad Refines Spreadsheet Black Friday Magazine With the growing popularity of the iOS as a more convenient and clean alternative to PCs and laptops, it comes to no surprise that Apple is gradually beginning to outclass Microsoft's PC market share with their line of iPads and iPhones. and more »

Apple feels no need to offer lower cost iPhone, says analyst - CNET (blog)

Apple feels no need to offer lower cost iPhone, says analyst CNET (blog) by Lance Whitney February 3, 2012 7:41 AM PST Follow @lancewhit Apple seems to have no desire to sell cheaper smartphones, according to a report from Citigroup technology analyst Richard Gardner. Meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook and Chief Financial ... and more »