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Using Tablets Becoming Popular Bathroom Activity

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the you're-doing-it-wrong dept.

alphadogg says "With the market flush with hot-selling tablet computers, it shouldn't bowl anyone over to learn that many users are taking the plunge and bringing their devices to the bathroom. According to a new survey published by Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., 35% of tablet users copped to using their iPad or other tablets while in the bathroom, while a whopping 78% of tablet users said they used their tablets while lying in bed. And in a data point sure to further damage techies' reputation for social skills, Staples Advantage also reported that 30% of tablet users said they used their tablets while at restaurants."

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  1. Obvious by rogueippacket · · Score: 3, Insightful

    1) Tablets are replacing paper media, not surprised to hear that magazines and other reading materials are disappearing from bathrooms.
    2) I can't name anyone who bought a tablet who did not envision using it as an eReader. Isn't reading still the most popular bedtime activity?
    3) Tablets are great in restaurants. You can show things to your friends and family. It's the douchebags who use tablets instead of conversing at the table that give only themselves a bad name. No different than whipping out a smartphone.

    1. Re:Obvious by somersault · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Isn't reading still the most popular bedtime activity?

      I though it was sleeping. I'm way out of touch these days..

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      which is totally what she said
  2. What's weird at a restaurant? by blogan · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If I'm at a restaurant alone, what should I do while waiting for my food to come? If I have a tablet, why not?

    1. Re:What's weird at a restaurant? by rthille · · Score: 4, Insightful

      If you are there with a group of friends and you're trying to decide what movie to see after, or describe directions to the bar you're heading to next, why not use your tablet. The dig against geeks social skills is idiotic and shows the writer's lack of social skills.

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  3. Re:What about driving? by nabsltd · · Score: 3, Insightful

    there are these things called cases for ipads and they prop it up just fine.

    Why is it that every Apple device requires that you spend at least an extra 20% beyond the purchase price of the device to get the accessories that are required to make the device functional in the real world?