Computers emerged at the forefront of education over the previous two decades. Originally, the laptop gave us the capabilities of a desktop computer in a portable form. Laptops have evolved and become even smaller and more portable. More recently, we have seen the introduction of laptops and tablet computers. The introduction of tablets and computers in education has revolutionized learning, but it has sparked controversy among students and teachers. Many people fear that tablets and computers will replace conventional educational methods. Tablets, computers and e-books are powerful tools in the information age, but they have limitations and drawbacks. Tablets and computers make it easy for students to obtain information. These devices give us the ability to access the Internet. The Internet contains more information than we will ever need. Thanks to the Internet, you can find the answer to almost any question. When curiosity strikes, Google, Yahoo or Bing have a solution. Most modern mobile devices can access the Internet via Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is available in almost every school or college as well as a variety of restaurants and other businesses. The ability to stay connected to the Internet allows students to quickly receive information or access library databases from their current location. Using the Internet connection, applications can be downloaded to a variety of mobile devices. Many educational apps exist to help students at different educational levels complete different tasks. For primary school children, fun applications exist to help children associate learning with pleasure. Apps such as Vocabulary and Grammar, Kids Puzzles Puzzingo and The Oregon Trail: American Settler, help children...... middle of paper ......a J. Copeland. “E-book versus print.” » Reference and User Services Quarterly 51.4 (2012): 334-339. Academic research completed. Internet. April 8, 2014. Grisham, Charles. “Tablets find their place in higher education.” Bisé 4.3 (2005): 48-50. Academic research completed. Internet. April 9, 2014. Kaganer, Evgeny et al. “Multimedia Tablets for Mobile Learning.” Communications of the ACM 56.11 (2013): 68-75. Academic research completed. Internet. April 8, 2014. Riley, Patricia. “Teaching, learning and living with iPads”. Journal of Music Educators 100.1 (2013): 81-86. Academic research completed. Internet. April 8, 2014. Scherer, Marge and Karen Cator. “Transforming education through technology.” Educational Leadership 68.5 (2011): 17-21. Academic research completed. Internet. April 9, 2014. Tomassini, Jason. “Educators evaluate e-textbook cost comparisons.” Education Week 31:30 (2012): 1-19. Academic research completed. Internet. April 9. 2014.