04.02.2011 17:20 Uhr, Quelle: The Unofficial Apple Weblog

NFL could replace play books with iPads

CNET is reporting that the NFL is considering replacing bulky coach's play books with iPads. For now, the Dallas Cowboys and "a couple" other teams are mulling over the switch, would could save them "up to 5,000 pages of paper printouts per game." Besides the cost (and environmental) benefits of eliminating all that paper, a networked iPad would give coaches and players access to data in whole new ways. Imagine scrolling through clearly-presented plays, some complete with animation. Or real-time communication with coordinators in the booth. Plus, all of those photos of the field that are printed on the sideline could be pushed to an iPad seconds after the play was complete, in full color. Heck, push video. Also, a lost iPad could be remotely wiped

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