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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. I heard someone say the other day... by mark0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Angry Birds has changed the way the world goes to the bathroom"

  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. Returns? by MrEricSir · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ah, but can you return them after they've been in the bathroom?

    (Jerry and George are at Brentano's. George is trying to return the book)
    GEORGE: Yes, I, uh, I need to return this book.
    CASHIER: (Puts the book's code into the computer) I'm sorry, we can't take this book back.
    GEORGE: Why not?
    CASHIER: It's been flagged.
    GEORGE: (Confused) Flagged?
    CASHIER: It's been in the bathroom.
    GEORGE: It says that on the computer?
    CASHIER: Please take it home. We don't want it near the other books.
    GEORGE: (Outraged. Leaving) Well, you just lost a lot of business! Because I love to read!

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  4. Re:Laptops by Hatta · · Score: 5, Funny

    You people need to eat more fiber.

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  5. 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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  6. Re:What percentage by Dunbal · · Score: 4, Informative

    About the same percentage that disinfect and wash their clothing, which also accompanied them on the little trip to the bathroom. Oh and your napkin goes on your lap, on your pants - yeah, those same pants that were pulled down and touched the dirty toilet bowl/floor. Yeah, now wipe your mouth with that napkin.

    Attention Germ freaks: A LITTLE GRIME WILL NEVER KILL YOU. You just think it will.

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