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Memorandum To: Hon. Mayor Paar & City Council Members 00 Mike Ericson, City Administrator From: Charles Roberts, Administrative Intern Date: May 18, 2017 Re: Recommendations on City Council Tablets Computers Background: With the increasing availability of technology, city governments have the opportunity to use new technology to streamline, simplify and beoome more efficient with both funds and time. By embracing new technology, cities not only help themselves work better, but ensure that the citizen's tax dollar are wisely spent. One of the 2017 City Council Focus Goals was to "increase technology to better serve our residents". One technology which Centerville could quickly benefit from is tablet computers. Tablet computers are smaller and a more mobile version of traditional laptop. Listed below are some of the advantages and disadvantage of tablets, along with short explanations. Pro: 1. More mobile — Tablets are easy to carry and stored inside briefcases and bags 2. Cheaper — Because of their smaller construction and fewer components, tablets can be far less money to purchase than traditional laptops 3. Touchscreen — All tablets use touchscreen interfaces. Once familiarized with touchscxeens they become a quick and easy way to use your tablet 4. Longer battery life — Depending on usage and maker, tablets also tend to have better battery life and most can easily last long enough between charges Con: 1. Less powerful — Because of their smaller size, tablets cannot physically accommodate as many or as powerful processors as larger laptops 2. Not as user friendly — Most people are generally familiar with traditional desktops and laptop, however tablets are still relatively new and fewer people have had as much contactlusage with them 3. Touchscreen — Touchscreens at first can be slightly more difficult to use, particularly for those who have had limited exposure to them 45 19