5. Most Business Materials Aren't Available on an E-reader

While some mainstream textbooks will be available from e-readers, most of your business's training manuals or handbooks won't be. Those materials, however, can be delivered online far more easily to a desktop, laptop, or tablet computer. While an e-reader may be an attractive or reasonably-priced buy, for businesses this device is redundant.

If your company is already thinking of buying new tablet computers or even smartphones, forget the Kindle. Instead, use its Android, BlackBerry, or Apple iOS application that workers can access on their smartphones for only a fraction of the cost.

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