Most Students Want to Access Textbooks on Tablets

With back-to-school season here, kids aren't the only ones leaving the house this fall: money is also flowing from parents' wallets for pricey textbooks.

A new report from Nielsen found that 71% of students who use tablets are interested in accessing textbooks on them. Google is one example of a company listening to this emerging demand. Students can now rent or buy digital textbooks via Google Play.

Among tablet owners over age 13 who use their device at school, Nielsen said 51% use it for searching the Internet, as illustrated in the chart below. Tablet owners at school are also using email (46%), reading books (42%), taking notes (40%) and completing homework/school assignments (30%). Read more...