Will the iPad be useful as a business tool?
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: Mar 11, 2010 10:17 AM
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I think it could be great if it had a stylus and coulbe be used for notes.
I would take it instead of a legal pad. YOu could have a mobile office-
all in your portfolio.
Lindsey Torbett, CPA, CFP
Vistage Chair
Alexandria, LA
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Lindsey is a Chair at Vistage International, the world's leading Chief Executive Organization that has been helping CEOs become better leaders since 1957. He coaches a group of 12-16 CEOs in a dynamic, hands-on model that provides members perspective and accountability to produce exceptional results.
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Hi Dustin,
I am quite excited about the iPad. I think it has great implications for business.
Sales reps and field service reps may get the most out of the iPad. A sales rep can use the iPad's simple touch interface to check inventory, prepare quotes, give presentations and even log their sales calls. Sure they can do some of that on a handheld device, but the added functionality, real estate and wireless capabilities of the iPad make it so much better.
Tablets are used extensively in many industries, but the design and capabilities of the available devices are clunky and awkward. I believe the iPad is that quantum step forward. It brings the tablet out of niche uses, and into the mainstream. This means there will be more developers and more business people trying to get the most out of this device.
Jeremy Miller
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Jeremy Miller is a partner at LEAPJob, he also writes and speaks on how companies can build brands that sell themselves online. He is a regular contributor to a variety of publications including Selling Power, Contact Magazine and the Globe and Mail. He is frequently interviewed on television about the latest marketing and hiring trends.
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It is coming out April 3rd!
Just so happens to be a certain person's Birthday that day........ 
I'm just saying......
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As we look at tablets and the future of personal computing it is worth considering the Microsoft Courier. It looks extremely powerful, and has very interesting applications for a business professional. Engadget has a few videos at http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/microsofts-courier-digital-journal-exclusive-pictures-and-de/
Take a peak
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Jeremy Miller is a partner at LEAPJob, he also writes and speaks on how companies can build brands that sell themselves online. He is a regular contributor to a variety of publications including Selling Power, Contact Magazine and the Globe and Mail. He is frequently interviewed on television about the latest marketing and hiring trends.
You can also keep up with Jeremy from his twitter account.
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It all depends on what business problems it solves and cost. It is too soon to say, but I am looking forward to learn how businesses will embrace it.
George Meszaros
George is the CEO of Webene, a leading web presence solutions provider and new media marketing firm. Webene specializes in web design, graphic design, e-commerce solutions, web application development, custom content management systems (CMS), Internet marketing, Pay Per Click management, Search Engine Optimization, email marketing, and web analytics. Author of Triumph On The Web ? Revolutionize Your Business With Simple Online Strategies. He earned an MBA with an emphasis on Technology Management and an M.S. in Computer Information Systems. He has been a Vistage member since 2005.
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