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February 1, 2012 5:19 pm

Tablets vs. textbooks

Despite the increasing popularity of tablets, e-textbooks are not necessarily as cost-effective as expected

While tablets and e-readers undoubtedly offer an advantage for avoiding the lines on campus to buy new and second-hand books — typically ranging from $200-$500 — are they worth the investment?

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