It’s been a while since I got excited about a piece of technology. I used to get excited anytime I would unpack a new computer, I’d be configuring the thing and installing software all night. The last time I did that was a couple years ago when I installed Ubuntu on a laptop. After that I would ask other people to install my new computers.

Yesterday I got to borrow an iPad for a couple of hours. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but  after a few strokes I felt like a child with a new toy. I tried all the applications, played games, messed with the settings, I went through the office to show off to everyone. I let a number of female colleagues play with it – the iPad that is – and they felt from charmed to excited. You can tell when a new technology  will be successful by having women test it. Geeks will love any new technology, but if women like it, you’re good.

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