# iPad Opportunities – Clipboard Replacement

As I continue to organize thoughts around some general motivational posts, I’m still fascinated by technology and recently the iPad, the newest addition to my tech library. A lot has…

Author: Ariel Diaz
Published: 2010-04-07
Updated: 2010-04-07
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As I continue to organize thoughts around some general motivational posts, I’m still fascinated by technology and recently the iPad, the newest addition to my tech library. 

A lot has been written about the iPad, including a recent article about how iPad is [computing’s middle ground](http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/04/the-ipad-and-computings-middle.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+oreilly/radar/atom+\(O'Reilly+Radar\)&utm_content=Google+Reader), which got me thinking.  The author references an analogy of coaches using the iPad on the sideline, so I started thinking about what are other uses of the physical clipboard that the iPad could replace:

-   **Coaches** – even professional coaches use clipboards, often the mini-whiteboards with an outline of the field, imagine a simple app that you could draw plays on and pull up “template” plays to then expound on.  
-   **Inventory Management** – anything in a warehouse where people are on the go, but need to check back on orders and current stock levels.
-   **Hospitals** – A no-bariner, people are writing about the benefits for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
-   **Club VIP Lists** – Real time updated and easier to manage than the current print-out list with a checklist
-   **Wedding Planner** – We’ve all seen these, frantically checking off stuff and planning to make sure things go off smoothly.
-   **Construction Management** – Especially on-site, lots going on

I’d be really interested in seeing some quick studies about how and where clipboards are sold and used.  I’m sure Staples is sitting on a goldmine of data that would be really interesting for future iPad developers. 

Can you think of other clipboard uses that could be replaced by an iPad?