Tablets, tablets, tablets. More popular than Justin Beiber, zombies and cupcakes combined, you can’t even talk about technology these days without a tablet factoring into the equation. From the endless iOS vs Android vs Windows debates, to the thousands and thousands of apps, to declarations up and down that the tablet is heralding the end of the PC era, there’s no escaping our flat little friend. And with today's Amazon Kindle Fire announcement, coupled with Game Stop's plans to throw their own hat into the ring, we're seriously wondering: what's next?
We came up with a list of give other essential store-branded tablets that we need right now in order to make our lives easier, more technologically advance, and fulfilled. Without one your life might just be meaningless. After all, what else are you supposed to do in meetings? Pay attention? Please, that’s what Angry Birds is for.
From recipes and coupons, the Safeway Home Cooking Companion tablet gives your culinary lifestyle a serious boost by telling you the latest buzz food (it’s acai still, right?), keeping track of what’s in your fridge – including expiration dates, sales in your area, and in-season foods making you an iGourmand! Because really, who does something as banal as opening the fridge? Let your tablet tell you what’s for dinner!
Have home repairs to do? Have no fear – Home Depot’s new tablet is here! Heavy on the how-to side, Home Depot's DIY Reader offers videos and apps on DIY home projects, safety tips and an Ask Our Expert app. Tablet can be used as a level, a tape measure, a virtual drill and a hammer. Because nothing says “Serious Carpenter” than using your tab to pound some nails.
Why does your car keep making that high pitched squeal? Well…drivebelts. But why figure that out yourself when you can use your AutoZone tablet to assess the trouble? AutoZone’s new Auto Tablet can diagnose car troubles, find the closest mechanic or parts store, hire a tow truck, connect with your insurance, get the best gas prices and find available parking spots! Avoid traffic jams, plan trips, or hey, just hand it to your kids when they’re screaming in the backseat.
For all your outdoorsy needs, the REI Pad, which is actually a glorified Google Maps display. The REI Pad includes maps, emergency first aid tips, hiking trail info and more. Identify forest creatures! Find out which plants are safe to eat. Learn how to mountain climb or hey, just play a virtual mountain climbing game. Learn how to pitch a tent! Protect yourself against bears! It even simulates fresh air and bird noises via the “Outside” app. Oh, and don't worry, the tablet is totally rugged proof, too!
Listen, we all know the truth is that putting together all that particleboard is a lot harder than it looks. The iKEAtab provides you with instructions, as well as design suggestions on where to put that Billy bookshelf unit, store locations, Ikea hacks, coupons and sale info as well as where to find Swedish meatballs in your area.
