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Think about students in CS classes who already have their textbooks on their iPads but need to lug around a notebook just for some trivial coding. IMO this might be an interesting target group. HOWEVER the current language support does not really do that group justice. Add at least C, C++, Java and maybe Pascal and Basic (high school CS classes) syntax highlighting to cover a good portion of CS classes.

I would advise any CS student against tablets for the classroom.

A laptop is much more productive:

- A proper keyboard

- Ability to install whatever applications required for the classes

- No need of internet connection for software development

- Proper office like tooling for school reports

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