Rumors and announcements of tablets have the Internet abuzz. The upcoming Consumer Electronics Show is purported to be the launchpad for a slew of new tablet devices, ranging from the new Skiff Reader, a 1/4" thin, high resolution titanium-encased flexible touch screen ePaper device weighing less than 18 ounces, to rumored offerings from Microsoft. Of course, Apple is in the mix with a rumored tablet device that some web sites are predicting will be announced on January 27th.

While it's impossible to accurately gauge the impact of vapor-hardware, the conversations they foster can be quite enlightening. How do you, community member, see tablets impacting learning in higher ed?

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