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I like your hypothesis. I bought a 16gb iPad the week after they came out. I didn't really have a need for it, I just wanted to see if it was interesting. I ha
by ieure 16y ago
I like your hypothesis.
I bought a 16gb iPad the week after they came out. I didn't really have a need for it, I just wanted to see if it was interesting. I had a very simliar experience as the author.
My wife has little but distain for my gadget obsession, but within minutes she wanted one for herself. Our three-year-old adores it. I put some educational games and cartoons on it, and she can get to it all on her own. Literally every person I've shown it to has wanted one.
Love it or hate it, but don't ignore it.
- dmix 16y agoWant one is the keyword. I've played with my coworkers iPad quite a bit and can see how it could fit into my life. But at the same time its not a need - not in the way I need my smartphone. Its a big shiny toy that I want but only when its convient.
- FluidDjango 16y agoAs long as there's want enough to translate to a purchase... a sales rep will be happy.
- snom370 16y agoStill, Apple's good at making stuff people both want _and_ use. I didn't expect my mother to start using Mail and Safari on her iPhone. I only bought it for her so she could have a phone+ipod, and because she never figured out how to use T9.
- marknutter 16y agoMost of what we own are wants, let's be clear.
- zackattack 16y agoaccidentally downvoted