The growth and use of tablets is exploding in the world of technology. More and more people are purchasing them and using them for work and recreation, over laptops or desktops. With the continued growth and development of apps, their uses are getting wider in their diversity. But which one to get? The Apple iPad is a popular tablet, but is it the best one for you? What are some other options available? This discussion will focus on the growth of tablets and possibly helping people figure out what to look for and what's available now, and possibly in the future.

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Chris Black - @chrisjblack

A mobile and interactive web developer based in Minneapolis, MN. He focuses on cross platform deployment using Adobe AIR. His latest app runs on Android, iOS and the BlackBerry PlayBook without any change in code. Chris has spoken at a number of conferences both locally and internationally on the topic of mobile development. When he is away from the computer, Chris enjoys rockclimbing, kayaking and tennis.

Breon Nagy - @Breon

Mobile Nerd. Recursive Awesome account manager. Code 42 Software - Marketing. Freelance Tech Writer.

Julio Ojeda-Zapata - @ojezap

Technology writer, nerd, boricua. Author of "iPad means Business", a book about the Apple tablet's work related uses.

Ian Schwartz - @IDS07

A lover of all things tech. Works for MentorMate.com (a native and web software development company here in Minneapolis) as a project manager