Tablets vs. Textbooks Amazingly, one tablet, weighing just 2 pounds, can store the amount of information contained in 3,500 textbooks that tip the scales at almost two tons! (ProCon.org) Tablets are portable electronic devices that are rapidly replacing many desktop and laptop computers due to their ease of use and extensive functionality. They contain a wide range of applications, or "apps", that can be downloaded for a certain purpose such as education, games, utilities and much more. Tablets are superior to textbooks in education because they are more convenient, access information faster, are less harmful to the user and the environment, are commonly used in businesses and universities, and can easily keep track of I keep up with the ever-changing world. Technology has finally produced a positive replacement for heavy, expensive, and uncomfortable textbooks. The use of tablets can significantly reduce the amount of storage space needed in classrooms. This will allow for better organization and freeing up resources that can be better spent on improving the educational experience. After downloading all the necessary materials on each tablet, the price can be up to 50-60% lower than textbooks. (ProCon.org) Because many different varieties of tablets are becoming available, competition in the tablet market is increasing. “For nearly a year, Apple has remained virtually unchallenged in the tablet market. More competition should drive prices down... With dozens or hundreds of offerings, many based on Google's open source, prices are expected to drop rapidly..." (Madan) For now, schools have to buy new textbooks every two years because they become obsolete . With tablets you can update the material at little or no cost. ...... half the paper ......w to operate the high levels of technology children learn technology at an early age, they tend to perform better in their future endeavors. In today's society, the jobs that continue to grow and become the highest paying ones are related to technology of the United States, employment in the computer and information systems industry is expected to grow 18 percent between 2010 and 2020." (ProCon.org) It is critical that schools keep pace with technological advances to provide the better level of education. There is no doubt that our way of life is constantly changing and advancing. Children will become more enthusiastic and eager to learn if this is done in a modern way. Tablets save the environment, improve education, and are a great alternative to the inconvenience of textbooks. Tablets will allow schools to enter the 21st century.