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One particularly interesting subproblem is how to introduce iPads into big companies.

There's already an app for this, keynote. The iPad is perfect for sales presentations hooked up to a projector or by passing the tablet around. You can edit on the go and email the deck. It's easy to slip from presentation to app demo.

The only thing missing is easy wireless printing from the iPad or iPhone. Opportunity here?

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You could just use a Lenovo X-series tablet that's been around for years, runs PowerPoint and every other Windows program, has a fold-out full-sized keyboard, and already connects to existing projectors and printers without dongles.

Lenovo X-series tablet - Starting model price: $1879.00 (currently on sale for $1399.00).

Apple iPad - Starting model price: $499.00.

I think it does not matter whether the Lenovo tablet is more fully featured. People will buy the iPad without a second thought, because it is affordable, and then make it work for this purpose.

Additionally, and I hate to admit this, but the iPad will probably have greater fashion value to be seen with in a boardroom than the Lenovo tablet.

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