Tablets are for entertainment purposes, not for writing papers and doing class projects — key components of higher education,” Hanley said. “Tablets don’t have the keyboard accessibility and power as compared to laptops and PCs. However, many students plan on getting a tablet when they graduate in order to watch movies, play games or access social media.

70% said they check their smartphone within an hour of getting up.56% check their phone within an hour of going to sleep.48% check over the weekend, including on Friday and Saturday nights.51% check continuously during vacation.44% said they would experience "a great deal of anxiety" if they lost their phone and couldn't replace it for a week.