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McKinsey’s recent report on tablets illustrated how owners use their tablets, why they love their tablets, and where tablets miss the mark.

After downloading and pouring through hundreds of apps for the iPhone and iPad, we’ve discovered a variety of ways that consumers can use their tablets throughout the day. In the morning, a glut of recipe apps allow you to cook your favorite breakfast items while streaming CNN in the background. While eating breakfast, you can use your tablet to read the local newspaper or listen to a local radio channel. As the McKinsey article explained, people who love reading love reading on tablets.

As you leave for work, the tablet can be used for multiple purposes en route, especially if you commute by bus or train. Many public transportation options throughout the world allow Wi-Fi access, enabling you to begin work-related tasks on the go. At work, tablets for enterprise use are becoming more prevalent, especially in the areas of presentation, multi-tasking, and collaboration. If your tablet is low on power, it can be charged during lunch breaks or downtime.

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Back at home, the tablet can still be used extensively. Children and spouses can use the tablet for a variety of activities from homework help to cooking, entertainment, and online shopping. Some families disconnect the internet after a certain hour to minimize distractions before bed. Even so, you can still use the tablet to read or better yet, test all the apps you’ve downloaded but haven’t gotten a chance to play with.

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