Is this the ipad thread?
From a blastmail sent today from EWR ACP Capt. Mike Bowers:
1. EFB/Ipad Update: As I mentioned on a previous blastmail we are looking at using IPads. I was under the impression that the IPads would be replacing the EFB's, but that does not seem to be the case. Here is what I am hearing now.
The Ipad or a device like it will be issued to each individual pilot later this year in order to be used to store AFM, FOM, training manuals etc. We may issue charts to these devices also. They are for use outside the flight deck, but may also be used in the flight deck to reference a manual such as a AFM or FOM. They are not to be used to view charts in the flight deck. The EFBs i.e. Class two EFBs will continue to be installed in all B757 aircraft and the B767 aircraft. The B767 is delayed as the maintenance schedule for those is really spread out as the installs are done on heavy checks. We will be updating the EFB software shortly as we have received the approval of the new software from the AEG so we just need to obtain local FAA Ops approval. We will be seeking FAA approval to use the Ipad-like devices to back-up the aircraft EFBs, that is if a EFB becomes inop in flight then the Ipad-like device may be used to view charts. We have completed an assessment of approx eight different units and the Ipad is looking the best of all these "tablet PCs", Jeppesen is working on the back end of the software in order to support the devices. We will know more early in January.