The Great Debate Series

Summary: Each week, ZDNet hosts The Great Debate, a real-time look at the big technology topics of the day and what they mean. Bringing together respected tech experts to debate the hottest tech topics of the day, the series aims to emulate an Oxford-style debate, with a dash of Fight Club mixed in. We expect -- and encourage -- your participation in this forum.

Current Debate

Are tablets driving e-readers to extinction?

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller

One niche device after another is falling victim to convergence. Are e-book readers next?

Past Debates

Is Android the new Windows?

Google's operating system is installed on almost three quarters of all mobile devices sold, and these devices are now outselling PCs. But is market dominance where the similarities end?

December 3, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (23:00 PST) Moderated by Jason Hiner

79 Comments

Business dilemma: Windows RT tablet or iPad?

If you're looking to buy tablets for your business, soon there will be a tough choice. Will the new Windows RT tablets be a better long-term choice than Apple's iPad?

October 22, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT) Moderated by Steve Ranger

114 Comments

Will the iPhone 5 matter to CIOs?

Will the iPhone continue to be the smartphone of choice among executives? Or will CIOs be looking with renewed interest at Windows 8 devices?

September 17, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT) Moderated by Lawrence Dignan

36 Comments

Does Windows 8 belong on older PCs?

Jason Perlow says Microsoft's latest OS will turn your old PC into Greased Lightning. Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols thinks old PCs need Windows 8 like a hole in the head.

August 27, 2012 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT) Moderated by Jason Hiner

189 Comments